PROJECT
SUMMARY
The main objective of the project focuses on "Innovation", through a new transnational strategy that - by exploiting the cultural value of rural heritage - supports the growth and recovery of the cultural sector in geographically and economically disadvantaged rural areas.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- To increase the access of diversified visitor segments, including people with disabilities, to the rural heritage of the participating countries.
- To increase the international dimension and visibility of the intangible rural cultural heritage of three European areas: religious processions, agricultural traditions and festivals, handicrafts, traditional songs, etc.
- Multiplying public engagement and active cultural participation, including people with disabilities.
- Contribute to developing citizens' knowledge of the traditions and identities of the participating rural areas and their contribution to the development of European heritage and identity in general.
- To enhance the digitization of cultural heritage in rural and disadvantaged areas.
- Strengthen digital skills and innovation to reach out to the public by cultural operators in rural areas.
- Provide a new digital channel for accessing cultural heritage, thus increasing online interactivity with visitors through virtual tours.
- Favors social inclusion through the engagement of people with disabilities in the knowledge of digital collections and the use of digital storytelling, thanks to the development of specific assistive technology.
- Develop training activities for the staff of cultural partners, to increase their digitization skills and their relations with the public.