
Bulgaria: opening of new exhibition on sacred Thracian sites
On July 26, in Yambol, a photographic exhibition was inaugurated at the museum of the archaeological site of Kabilè, ancient capital of the Thracian kings
Sacred sanctuaries, rich ornaments, objects of devotion and of daily life: archeological researches in Bulgaria are bringing to light an ever richer evidence of the wealth and power of the Thracians, one of the civilizations that most contributed to shape the culture and the history of Europe in the period of antiquity.
With the aim to raise awareness about this cultural heritage, and to strengthen its promotion at both national and international level, a new exhibition was inaugurated on July 26 at the museum of the ancient Thracian capital Kabile, close to the city of Yambol.
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Inauguration of Krusevo Ethno-Town Festival
On July 17 the 2010 edition of the Krusevo Ethno-Town Festival was officially kicked-off, at the presence of 4 ministers of the Macedonian government and the representatives of UNESCO Venice Office
Within the framework of the sub-regional project «Cultural Heritage - a Bridge towards a Shared Future», financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Cooperazione Italiana, the UNESCO Venice Office supported the organization of the 2nd edition of the Krusevo Ethno-Town Festival, which was officially inaugurated on July 16 at the presence of 4 members of Macedonian cabinet of Ministers.
The event was participated by over 10.000 visitors and citizens of Krusevo, and it was reported in the main news media of the country.
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"Cetinje Declaration" and "Cetinje Action Plan" reinforce regional cooperation for cultural heritage in SEE
Ministers of Culture and representatives of 10 countries, convened in Cetinje, Montenegro, on 23 April 2010 for the Sixth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe, approved strategic documents for strengthening regional cooperation on the safeguarding and promotion of the shared cultural heritage as a tool for dialogue, integration and sustainable development.
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Sixth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-East Europe
Ministers of Culture of South-East European countries will meet on 23 April 2010 in Cetinje, Montenegro, to reinforce regional co-operation for the enhancement of shared cultural heritage
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Medieval fortresses along the Danube:
new route for cultural tourism in Serbia
Serbian Ministry of culture will host a seminar in Belgrade on "Tourism and the medieval fortresses along the Danube in Serbia: balancing safeguarding and economic impact" (15 March 2009)
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Macedonian Cultural Heritage:
4 new publications presented
On 12 November 2009 the Macedonian Minister of Culture, Ms. Elizabeta Kanceska-Milevska, opened the official ceremony for the presentation of 4 publications on the safeguarding and promotion of Macedonian Cultural Heritage. The event, held at Daut Pasha Hamam, also saw the participation of Mr. Pasko Kusman, Director of the Cultural Heritage Protection Office in Skopje, and of the Director of UNESCO Venice Office.
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