Description
Description (EN): The main objective of the proposed project RyTHM is the valorisation of two significant monuments in the Greece-Albania cross border area in order to enhance knowledge regarding the value of local heritage, foster creativity, strengthen regional identity, and increase the attractiveness of the area for visitors so as to support economic growth. Both countries have a rich cultural heritage, tangible and intangible. However both countries have to deal with current challenges concerning the promotion and enhancement of their cultural assets and their proper valorisation for the benefit of the local communities, but also for thewider public, especially young people. By tackling common issues of efficient cultural management RyTHM explores the spillover effects of heritage preservation in tourism and in the development of the creative sector. The project also proposes ways to invigorate cultural tourism and to promote cross-border cooperation between cultural institutions and organisations. In order to achieve its objective the project RyTHM aims at creating: - Upgraded, specially modified, rehabilitated & enhanced cultural spaces in Corfu(Greece) and Finiq(Albania) so that they can host visitors for cultural initiatives and events of contemporary culture. - A Cultural Ideas Incubator enhanced by the establishment of a Local Support Group. The incubator will act as a hub for the production &organization of cross-border cultural initiatives with a long lasting effect and provide training opportunities to young artists. - Joint cultural initiatives such as performances & visual arts events that are going to bring to the spotlight the newly enhanced spaces in both countries and raise the cultural and touristic profile of the project area. The aforementioned activities will benefit local communities by increasing the number of visitors and by providing entrepreneurship opportunities. They will also benefit visitors seeking a unique cultural experience in the cross-border area Tourist businesses will have the chance to expand their existing services and proposed new cultural destinations. Young people will be given new opportunities to showcase their talent and express their creativity. Local authorities will gain in capacity with their participation in the commonly developed management of cultural resources in the cross-border area. The novelty of the project lies in the introduction of "unexpected" collaborations between practitioners of cultural preservation and agents of cultural innovation jointly developing efficient solutions for the improvement of cultural experiences. The cross-border approach is best suited as a means to deal with common challenges regarding cultural resources and the exchange of specialized know-how and best practice to benefitcultural stakeholders and civil society. The added value for the programme area is the introduction of integrated and coherent actions that lead to smart valorization of the two areas cultural assets.
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Website: https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/
Expected Results (EN): The main expected result of RyTHM project is the promotion of responsible and community-based tourism so that locals can enjoy increased socio-economic benefits. Furthermore, the project expects to have the following results: Develop a tourist destination closely linked to local cultures in order to enrich visitors experience and build pride and confidence among local communities. Improve accessibility of cultural resources from a physical point of view, paying special attention to people with disabilities and promote the use of modern technologies. Reduce the negative social, economic and environmental impacts of mass tourism, promoting, instead, sustainable cultural tourism. Foster the development of community-based tourism products, with the suggestions that will be brought forward by the LSG. Preserve and enhance local culture, art, handicrafts, monuments and other natural and man-made tourist resources and to protect them from over-commercialization and over-exploitation. Create and promote forms of tourism that provide interaction opportunities for tourists and locals and increase understanding of different cultures, customs, lifestyles, traditional knowledge and beliefs. Provide tourists with authentic, educational and quality experiences e.g. by creating opportunities for them to interact with locals in an unstructured, spontaneous manner (e.g. through cultural activities and participation in local festivals and events etc.). Encourage proactive participation and involvement of local and regional stakeholders, including government bodies, the private sector, tourism organizations, local communities, NGOs, youth clubs etc. at all stages of tourism life cycle. Organize and promote responsible and community-based tours, cultural and exchange programs and other tourist activities at national and European level.
Read more Expected Outputs (EN): The projects expected outputs are the following: The creation of two new spaces offered to the local, regional, national and international community in the service of creativity and free artistic expression, in particular: The enhancement and valorization of the Savorgnan Bastion in the Old Fortress of Corfu, one of the citys most important monument by implementing on point interventions, including security measures, signposting & delimitation of routes within the monument, in order to improve visitors accessibility and support the organization of cultural events. The rehabilitation and revitalization of the Cultural Center at Livadja, Finiq, near the famous Ancient Theatre, in line with the provisions for horizontal accessibility for persons with disabilities, which will support the organization of cultural events & initiatives to be presented in the Ancient Theatre, The creation of a "Cultural Ideas Incubator", which will support young artists & creative entrepreneurs The establishment of a Local Support Group, which will enhance the operation of the Cultural Ideas incubator by engaging stakeholders, of the creative and cultural sector of the participating areas The organization of at least 6 cultural workshops by PB2, in the context of the Cultural Ideas Incubator, which will be carried out in both countries, The organization of six performances by PB2 in Corfu. In the performances to be held in Corfu, PB2 will establish a wide screen in an area outside the bastion for the projection of the events to persons with disabilities. The organization of a visual arts joint exhibition in the rehabilitated spaces. The organization of one- info day in Finiq to present to national, regional and local stakeholders the project, its objectives and outputs, The organization of one webinar about cultural management, The drafting of a common Cultural Action Plan by the LSG A study for the establishment of a municipal theatre in Finiq.
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Partners (3)
Lead Partner:
Ministry of Culture and Sports - Ephorate of Antiquities of Corfu
Address:
Old Fortress of Corfu,, 49100 Corfu, Greece
Legal status:
public
Total budget:
EUR 247 950.00
IPA2 budget:
EUR 210 757.50
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Municipality of Finiq
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Name:
Municipality of Finiq
Address:
Finiq - DelvineFiniq, Albania
Legal status:
public
Total budget:
EUR 234 900.00
IPA2 budget:
EUR 199 665.00
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Municipal and Regional Theatre of Corfu
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Name:
Municipal and Regional Theatre of Corfu
Address:
Georgiou Theotoki, Municipal Theatre of Corfu,, 49100 Corfu, Greece
Legal status:
public
Total budget:
EUR 168 770.00
IPA2 budget:
EUR 143 454.50
