Ancestral Traditions RO-MD

The common challenge of the program area addressed by the project starts from the findings of the project's partnership with the interest groups, during the project's preparation period. The general objective of the project "Contribution to a cross-border area more social and more favorable to inclusion by increasing the role of culture in supporting economic development, in the perspective of creating new jobs" supports the Specific Objective 2.3 of Priority 2. The specific objective of the project is "Contribution to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage and the identity of local communities in the cross-border area Botoșani county (RO) - Bălți, Făleşti, Rîșcani (MD) to support and increase tourism by 3%". The cultural heritage of the ancestors experienced a continuous evolution in close connection with the development of communities and daily life. Some aspects of traditional life have disappeared (some folk crafts, old musical instruments, occupations), others have adapted, this being a general characteristic throughout the cross-border territory. Ancestral traditions are part of the European cultural heritage, and through regional diversity they can contribute to sustainable economic development. This can be achieved by preserving the national identity with multiple effects in increasing the tourist attractions generated by them in the cross-border area and with direct benefits for the local communities. The partners found that the promotion of cultural heritage is not continuous and permanent, as regards the transmission of information to the young generation. Achieving the objectives and results of the project is possible only through cross-border cooperation, favored by the cultural and historical heritage of Romania and Republic of Moldova. Without this cooperation, the expected results can only be achieved to a certain extent. Through exchanges of experience, several bilateral advantages will be created: improving the physical and economic infrastructure; the development of human resources of the region; development of tourist potential; the deepening of cultural and educational ties in the area. The results of the project will determine the attraction of young people in traditional economic activities and will become a vector of sustainable development policies, helping economic development and the promotion of cultural diversity. The project will contribute to obtaining the following indicators: RCR 84 (2 organizations cooperate in partnership and sign a Cooperation Agreement for the continuation of cooperation after project completion); RCR 79 (the final result of the project will be a strategy and a common action plan for the future); RCR 77 (the project will support the growth of tourism in the cross-border area by 3%). The main achievements that the project will develop will lead to a clear benefit for the partners/target groups/project area/programme area. The project will ensure a fruitful cooperation between partners, contributing to the Outputs of the program: (RCO 87) transfer of experience in the implementation of European projects (LP1 implemented two cross-border projects), exchange of experience and information; (RCO 83) cross-border activities will aim to design a strategy and a common plan of action to increase the influence of the cultural act in the economic and social development of the area; (RCO 77) the project supports 2 cultural and touristic sites located in the cross-border area of Botoșani County, Romania and Bălți Municipality, Republic of Moldova. Based on the experience gained in the project, the target groups will use their skills for applying the long-term strategy, continuing to inform and sensitize the young generation in the knowledge and multiplication of traditions, organizing or participating in cross-border cultural events, creating partnerships in future projects. Our project initiates as novelty/originality: - activities to highlight some ancestral traditions that are currently found only on one side of the border, but common to the cross-border area, which must be re-evaluated and perpetuated through a common effort; - informing and sensitizing the young generation, by concrete actions: presenting the linguistic, spiritual and ethno-folkloric richness of the areas where they live, participation in folklore shows and exhibitions of handicrafts etc.; all these constitute a premise for the future approach of the old occupations, ensuring the sustainable development of the traditional cross-border area; - the finalization of a strategy and plan of common measures for the continuation of the actions initiated by this project and an agreement for the continuation of the collaboration between the partners; - the results of the project will create a cultural phenomenon that will have an impact on the development of the tourism industry and other related businesses, such as small agro-tourism farms, restaurants or souvenir shops.