This year’s theme is ‘living heritage’, which will highlight the dynamism, diversity and importance of cultural traditions, knowledge and skills across Europe.
Today marks the start of European Heritage Days 2023, with tens of thousands of events in 48 participating countries.
This year’s theme is ‘living heritage’, which will highlight the dynamism, diversity and importance of cultural traditions, knowledge and skills across Europe.
From now until November 2023, exceptional sites and monuments will open their doors to visitors.
In addition, there will be cultural events, exhibitions, artistic performances, interactive workshops, lectures and guided tours, inspired by the theme of “living heritage”.
These events highlight the contribution of cultural traditions and skills in shaping our societies.
Organized jointly by the Commission and the Council of Europe, European Heritage Days are an opportunity for citizens to learn more about Europe’s rich and diverse culture, and help protect our common heritage for today and tomorrow. generations.
The most impactful initiatives of 2019 will continue this year.
These include the European Heritage Days Stories platform, which is dedicated to spreading compelling stories about cultural heritage, strengthening the voice of heritage professionals and highlighting the remarkable conservation efforts of individuals and groups across the Europe.
Another notable initiative, ‘Young European Heritage Makers’, formerly known as ‘European Heritage Makers Week’, targets children and young people, offering a real platform to the future protagonists of European heritage.
In the context of this initiative, European cross-border cooperation projects have been supported, through which cooperation between different cultural heritage sites is promoted.
In this spirit, e.g. a specific call for proposals for European Heritage Label (EHLA) sites to strengthen synergies between these initiatives.
These actions aim to strengthen the European dimension by promoting cross-border activities under the guidance of the national coordinators of the European Cultural Heritage Days programme.
For another year, European Heritage Days focus on celebrating and safeguarding Europe’s rich cultural heritage.
On the European Heritage Days website you will find detailed schedules of events, participating countries and ways to participate.
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The European Cultural Heritage Days were initiated by the Council of Europe in 1985 and promote cultural diversity, dialogue and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The celebrations, which take place annually in all participating European nations, offer a range of cultural events and activities. In 2022, around 20 million people participated in European Heritage Days.
Since 1999, the European Heritage Days have been jointly organized by the Commission and the Council of Europe, and are a testament to the richness of Europe’s cultural heritage, while promoting dialogue, inclusiveness and cross-border activities.
The European Heritage Days are organized in close cooperation with the national coordinators in each of the 48 countries that have ratified the European Convention on Education. Every year they have a special pan-European theme.
Athena Papakosta
Source :Skai
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