Ancestral Traditions RO-MD

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania - Rep.Moldova

Date of latest update: 2025-10-02

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Description (EN):

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.

Expected Achievements (EN): Contribution to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage and the identity of local communities in the cross-border area of Botoșani County (RO) - Bălți, Făleşti, Rîșcani (MD) to support and increase tourism by 3%

Project outputs: Partnership between ”Mugurelul” Association Dorohoi (RO), "Alecu Russo" State University from Bălți through "Ion Creangă" Pedagogical College from Bălți (MD)(EN)
Seminar for dialogue and experience exchange between partners for finalizing the development perspective of the traditional cultural heritage through a common strategy and action plan(EN)
Cultural sites supported – Festivals of cross-border cultural heritage(EN)

Thematic information

Cultural heritage and arts Social inclusion and equal opportunities Community integration and common identity

Priority: (VI-A_Ro-Mo_2) Social Development across Borders

Priority specific objective: RSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights

Type of intervention: 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural services

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: ASOCIAȚIA MUGURELUL DOROHOI

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 879374259

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 15242525

Address: Dimitrie Pompeiu, 715200 Dorohoi, Romania

Department address: Dimitrie Pompeiu, 715200 Dorohoi, Romania

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Total budget: EUR 125 219.96

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 112 697.96

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 12 522.00

Universitatea de Stat „Alecu Russo” din Bălți

Name: Universitatea de Stat „Alecu Russo” din Bălți

Department: "Ion Creangă" Pedagogical College from Bălți

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 967186419

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 1007602000972

Address: Pușkin, 3100 Bălți, Moldova

Department address: Pușkin, 3100 Bălți, Moldova

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.usarb.md/

Total budget: EUR 111 510.05

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 100 359.04

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 11 151.01

Contractors:

Name: Credem Eco SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1203146
Name: As. Reporterilor Nord Media
VAT registration or tax identification number: -
Name: S.R.L. „Indigou Color”
VAT registration or tax identification number: -

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Alecu Russo Balti State University

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MUGURELUL ASSOCIATION DOROHOI

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Summary

Project name (EN): Ancestral Traditions RO-MD

Project acronym: ANTRAD RO-MD

Project ID: ROMD00502

Project start date: 2025-04-17

Project end date: 2026-09-16

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighborhood, Cooperation for Development and International Cooperation Instrument - "Global Europe" (EN) | The project applies the provisions of this regulation in the fields of cooperation:
"Eradicating poverty, combating inequalities and discrimination and promoting human development" respectively: promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms, as well as preserving and promoting cultural heritage and capitalizing on the potential of creative industries for a sustainable, social and economic development;
"Inclusive, sustainable economic growth and decent jobs" respectively: promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms, developing local crafts, as well as cultural expressions and contemporary arts, preserving and promoting cultural heritage, unlocking the potential of creative industries for sustainable social and economic development.
*Areas of intervention for Culture: promoting initiatives aimed at cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue; supporting culture as an engine of sustainable social and economic development; the development of local handicrafts as a means of preserving the local cultural heritage; strengthening cooperation regarding the protection, preservation and valorization of cultural heritage, as provided for in UNDRIP; supporting cultural cooperation, including through exchanges, partnerships and other initiatives, as well as recognizing the professionalism of authors, artists and operators in the cultural and creative industries. (EN), Project "Partnership for the promotion of cultural traditions among young people", MIS ETC Code 732, financed by the Joint Operational Programme Romania - Ukraine - Republic of Moldova 2007-2013 (EN) | The implementation of this project (Mugurelul Association Dorohoi – Applicant) is important in the design of the current funding request through the following aspects:
- experience in creating the partnership and preparing the application by consulting the interested parties and the composition of the target groups, as well as establishing their role in the implementation of the project;
- project implementation methodology, detection of potential risks and necessary countermeasures;
- ways of disseminating information to local communities in the project area. (EN), "Cooperation for the promotion of traditional cultural activities in the cross-border area", 2SOFT/2.1/57, financed by the Joint Operational Programme Romania - Republic of Moldova 2014 - 2020 (EN) | The implementation of this project triggered the development of new levels of cooperation and innovative ideas, through the following actions:
- improving the project preparation methodology for the development of the application, analysis of cross-border challenges and opportunities;
- defining in partnership and with interest groups, the main objectives of the project, the expected results;
- estimating the total budget of the project by checking the budget limitations for the call.
The present project application addresses elements of intangible cultural heritage that have not been researched and exploited in previous projects, namely traditions and customs related to the life of cross-border communities, the customs of various events that take place throughout the year, folk crafts, sitters, exhibitions and performances, using modern means. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 236 730.01

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 213 057.00

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 90.00%

Co-financing sources:

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Employment contracts for project employees
Plan for public procurement of goods and services
Service procurement contracts necessary for implementation
Communication Plan detailed for implementation months
Project Implementation Evaluation Plan
Leaflets for project and financier presentation
Roll-ups
Launch Conference
Press release published in the local press about the launch of the project
Payment request
Contracts for goods procurement needed to implement the project
Joint seminar on experience exchange between project partners, associates, and experts
Press release published in the local press
Purchased equipment
Contract concluded with the ethnofolklore expert
Joint seminar on the selection of the most representative aspects of cultural heritage
Press releases published in the local press
Payment request
Seminar for completing the perspective of traditional cultural heritage development
Strategy regarding the traditional cultural heritage and the common measures plan
Press release published in the local press
Seminars to organize the training programs for selected children and young people
Press release published in the local press
Purchased equipment
Payment request
Training programs for children and young people selected for the awareness sessions
Training sessions and exhibitions for selected children and youth
Festival in Bălți Municipality, Republic of Moldova
Festival in Dorohoi, Botoșani county, Romania
Press releases published in the local press
Payment request
Cooperation agreement for the continuation of cooperation after project completion
Final project conference
Press release on project implementation published in the local press
Final project implementation report
Article „Telling the Project Story”
A3 posters
10 photos and/or 2 short videos

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyDanubeRegion The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) is a macro-regional strategy jointly developed by the countries of the Danube region, stakeholders and the European Commission. It is designed to address major common challenges. It aims to create synergies and coordinate existing policies and initiatives throughout the Danube region.
The 2020 EUSDR Action Plan is the integrated response to these common challenges. It updates and focuses the actions of 2010, placing them in a strategic context.
The project has a notable contribution to the measures of the "2020 Action Plan", namely:
Cap. 1. Connecting the Danube Region
*Promote culture and tourism, people-to-people contacts, through:
- encouraging sustainable tourism and capitalize on EUSDR projects;
- boosting cultural tourism and cultural heritage;
- fostering skills, education and creating jobs;
- promoting and encouraging the development of cultural activities and creative sectors.
The measures in this chapter will be implemented by the project through:
- the group of activities related to the capitalization of cultural identity and common history for the development of tourism in the cross-border area;
-contribution to the perpetuation of authentic folk crafts, common cultural heritage, focal point for "sustainable tourism development", by organizing workshops with folk crafts with the participation of children and young people to acquire and perpetuation of these crafts;
- the organization of cultural events for the presentation of cultural heritage with a visible cross-border character.
Cap. 4. Strengthening the region
* Step up institutional capacity and cooperation, including, strengthening the involvement of civil society and local organizations in the region.
Project actions: Consolidation of the cross-border dialogue through extended partnership to enhance the cultural heritage of the project area, the realization of a future strategy in the field.
SeaBasinStrategyBlackSea The project chiefly contributes to the following:
Goal II: A competitive, innovative and sustainable blue economy for the Black Sea
Priority 1: Foster innovative business models, stimulate research and innovation, and sustainable growth and up-to-date jobs
Action 5. Tourism. Promotion of all types of tourism - leisure and business [...] and cultural tourism. [...] Development of the cultural dimension of tourism.
Promoting all kinds of tourism - leisure and business [...], the development of the cultural dimension of tourism etc.
The project will contribute to the implementation of these actions by:
- establishing the perspective of the development of the traditional cultural heritage, project topic through strategy and common action plans;
- the organization of cultural events for the presentation of cultural heritage with a visible cross-border character;
- dissemination of information in local cross-border communities and neighboring areas.
Priority 3: Promote blue skills and blue careers as an engine for innovation and competitiveness
Action 5. Better policies and programs aligned with labor market needs and skills. Exchange of best practices and strengthened partnerships between national authorities, municipalities and local authorities, as well as between local authorities and employment/training agencies, to adapt national policies to local socio-economic conditions.
Project actions:
- exchange of experience and the training of folk craftsmen according to entrepreneurial principles in order to carry out their professional activity in conditions of efficiency, performance and competitiveness;
- contribution to the perpetuation of authentic folk crafts, common cultural heritage, focal point for "sustainable tourism development", by organizing workshops with folk crafts with the participation of children and young people for the knowledge and perpetuation of these occupations.
Other "Sustainable Development Agenda 2030", Republic of Moldova, was adopted in September 2000 by the United Nations and approved by the Council of the European Union in June 2021.
Among the 17 sustainable development objectives to which the Agenda refers, applicable in the project are: "Partnerships for achieving the objectives" and "Decent work and economic growth".
The concrete actions are: Consolidation of the cross-border dialogue through extended partnership for the enhancement of the cultural heritage in the project area, the realization of a future strategy in the field.
Other The Development Strategy of Botoșani County 2021-2027
The Strategic Objective 1 refers to the development of tourism as a stimulating factor for the economic development of Botoșani County. The directions of action provided in this strategic document are: "Development of innovative tourist products and packages" and "Increasing youth employment and promoting sustainable employment", knowledge of ancient crafts and customs.
The project will contribute to the implementation of these directions of action by: organizing workshops with folk crafts in which children and young people can participate, promoting the knowledge and perpetuation of these crafts.
Other The National Strategy of Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova 2021-2027
For the scope of the project, the Specific Objective 2 of the strategy is relevant: "Ensuring sustainable economic growth in the regions, respectively, through the implementation of measures related to increasing tourist attractiveness, especially through the development of tourist activities and craft industries".
The project will contribute to the implementation of this line of action by: Increasing the capacity to present and promote cultural diversity and to promote handicraft products in the local communities in the cross-border area of the project.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 077 - Number of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 077 - Visitors of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania - Rep.Moldova

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2025-10-02

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

83 / 83 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

214 / 214 (100%)

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