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New Prespas Festival: the Ladies of the Prespes Lakes
Published on 29 April 2019
Greece
Dytiki Elláda
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About this good practice
The PRESPAS project aimed to underline the rich cultural heritage of the area, as well as to significantly enhance the contemporary dynamics through the introduction of a new institution - milestone, the “Prespas International Festival”.
The Cultural Organisation for Cultural Activities at Prespas of Florina, the Antique Drama Festival “STOBI” and the General Secretariat for Gender Equality worked closely together with a particular focus on highlighting the women’s role in the cultural heritage and promotion of the area through the organisation of a series of events such as:
• “Ancient Greek tragedy and music: Work in Progress”,
• The performance “Ancient Blood”,
• Theatrical / dance happening “the Ladies of the Lake”,
• Concert “the Ladies of the Lake”,
• the organization of an international Symposium “Women of Prespas - Women of the World”,
• the production of a short film: "From Florina to Bitola: the female soul of the lands by the lakes"
Also, project partners worked together in a very open way encouraging also the participation of the local associations in all the project phases. The engagement of the local associations, artists and population in the project development and implementation was apparently one of its basic success factors.
Finally, the project had a wide dissemination, having been promoted at national level through radio, TV & web, while project’s major events were attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, the President etc.
The Cultural Organisation for Cultural Activities at Prespas of Florina, the Antique Drama Festival “STOBI” and the General Secretariat for Gender Equality worked closely together with a particular focus on highlighting the women’s role in the cultural heritage and promotion of the area through the organisation of a series of events such as:
• “Ancient Greek tragedy and music: Work in Progress”,
• The performance “Ancient Blood”,
• Theatrical / dance happening “the Ladies of the Lake”,
• Concert “the Ladies of the Lake”,
• the organization of an international Symposium “Women of Prespas - Women of the World”,
• the production of a short film: "From Florina to Bitola: the female soul of the lands by the lakes"
Also, project partners worked together in a very open way encouraging also the participation of the local associations in all the project phases. The engagement of the local associations, artists and population in the project development and implementation was apparently one of its basic success factors.
Finally, the project had a wide dissemination, having been promoted at national level through radio, TV & web, while project’s major events were attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, the President etc.
Resources needed
The amount of funding reached the 609.480,00 € (IPA CBC Programme)
In terms of human resources involved:
- around 20 experts professionally involved in the project
- more than 200 artists and members of art/ cultural groups
- more than 6 local associations
In terms of human resources involved:
- around 20 experts professionally involved in the project
- more than 200 artists and members of art/ cultural groups
- more than 6 local associations
Evidence of success
The PRESPAS project had a very positive impact on the promotion & the support of the local communities.
At short term level: there was an important increase of and an increase to the tourist demand. It should be noted that during the events, the hotels occupancy rate was almost 100%.
At long term level: The project contributed to the modern promotion of an area with a very special cultural & historical value.
More than 20.000 people visited the events hosted in both sides of the borders.
At short term level: there was an important increase of and an increase to the tourist demand. It should be noted that during the events, the hotels occupancy rate was almost 100%.
At long term level: The project contributed to the modern promotion of an area with a very special cultural & historical value.
More than 20.000 people visited the events hosted in both sides of the borders.
Potential for learning or transfer
The PRESPAS project was planned and developed aiming to promote cultural heritage of the area, as well as to significantly enhance the contemporary dynamics through the introduction and establishment of a new institution - milestone, the “Prespas International Festival”.
Engaging and involving actively local stakeholders, cultural associations, artists and border populations in a joint effort for the promotion of the lakes’ cultural heritage beyond the borders was on the main aspects of the project and the only one that could guarantee its sustainability.
Open and targeted cultural events, performances, conferences etc. attracted the interest of many different target groups: artists, scientists, visitors, associations etc. outside the border area as well.
PRESPAS project is a very special practice because of its very participatory character, as well as the modern elements and events selected to promote in a very joint way the cultural heritage of the Prespas Lakes.
Engaging and involving actively local stakeholders, cultural associations, artists and border populations in a joint effort for the promotion of the lakes’ cultural heritage beyond the borders was on the main aspects of the project and the only one that could guarantee its sustainability.
Open and targeted cultural events, performances, conferences etc. attracted the interest of many different target groups: artists, scientists, visitors, associations etc. outside the border area as well.
PRESPAS project is a very special practice because of its very participatory character, as well as the modern elements and events selected to promote in a very joint way the cultural heritage of the Prespas Lakes.
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Good practice owner
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Organisation
Organization of Cultural Events of Prespes Florina
Greece
Dytiki Makedonia
Contact
External expert in charge for technical assistance