Cultural diversity in Haskovo

About this project

<p>The project proposal is developed in accordance with the implemented policies in Haskovo Municipality for improving the conditions and quality of presentation of the rich cultural heritage. The project supports the understanding and acceptance of cultural and artistic diversity within the European cultural heritage. Special focus is placed on ensuring wide public access to cultural content, which on the one hand emphasizes European identity and on the other - promotes cultural diversity. As a result of the implementation of the project activities, exhibition spaces in the cultural institutes will be revitalized in order to adapt to the modern requirements for organizing exhibition expositions and holding cultural events. Exhibitions of local artists, including Roma, will be organized in the city's art galleries and a museum collection presenting the similarities and differences in the way of life and the way the local population dresses. The expert capacity will be developed in order to promote entrepreneurship in the cultural sphere. The developed website will contribute to expanding the circle of Bulgarian and foreign users who are interested in cultural and historical heritage. In order to attract new audiences and an innovative approach to the presentation of cultural content, a 360-degree walk through the gallery will be developed and adapted to the organization's website. A fertility fair will be organized at the Otets Paisiy-1925 Community Center in the village of Voyvodovo. The implementation of the project will develop an entrepreneurial plan for the development of entrepreneurship in the cultural and creative sector in order to create and commercialize products and services that have cultural value, but can also be measured economically. The results of the project will be promoted among the target groups, incl. and of Roma origin in order to achieve their better integration into the community.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The project lead to a very successful cooperation and sharing of good practices in the field of cultural heritage presentation between the Bulgarian project promoter and the partner from Iceland. The Icelandic partner organized site visits and meetings with Icelandic cultural operators and representatives of the creative industries, and the possibilities for interaction and inclusion of foreign cultural institutes in further cooperation and joint exhibitions and museum expositions presenting the cultural values ​​of both countries were discussed.

Project partners

• NORTH Consulting ehf Donor project partner· Iceland
• "Otets Paisiy-1925" Community Centre Project partner· Bulgaria
• Art gallery "Atanas Sharenkov" Project partner· Bulgaria