Welcome to the August newsletter!
In this edition we are excited to present our brand new section, Young Voices in Heritage in collaboration with the youth-led organisation ESACH. Every two months, a new article written by a young person will reflect the thoughts or experiences of the young generation within the vast landscape of cultural heritage.
Also in this edition, our feature article provides an overview of the evolution of monastic buildings in Portugal following the dissolution of religious orders in the 19th century.
In the FRH and members news, we give the floor to Raúl, a 16-year-old boy who recently walked the Camino de Santiago and wrote a pilgrim´s diary for us. If his story leaves you wanting more adventures, here are some more suggestions for you: go Touring between Towers in Belgium, experience "Tsjemping" in The Netherlands or explore the Abbeys of Normandy with the whole family.
For those keen on participating in international initiatives, be sure to check the Young European Heritage Makers competition, and keep an eye on the activities of the European Heritage Days in your country.
To finish, get a (virtual) taste of France's monastic liquors in our Religiana guide.
Happy reading and see you next month!
Jordi Mallarach
FRH Executive Officer
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ADAPTIVE REUSE OF RELIGIOUS HERITAGE IN PORTUGAL: THE CASE OF MONASTIC BUILDINGS
The abolition of the religious orders during the 19th and 20th centuries in Portugal led to the closure of many monasteries throughout the country. Some abandoned buildings were destroyed to make room for new infrastructure while others were repurposed. Many of the latter were recognised as cultural heritage in the following decades. In this month's feature article, Catarina Almeida presents a series of historic monasteries that have survived to the present day, analysing the various formulas that have made this possible. READ MORE >>
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WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WITH 16-YEAR-OLD PILGRIM RAÚL DIAZ
Raúl and Armando are a son and father who decided to embark on the adventure of walking the Camino de Santiago, one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Europe, located in northern Spain. Their journey began on the 2nd of August when they left the city of Tui, close to the Portuguese border. With more than 100 km travelled, their journey to Santiago has come to an end, but their memories will last forever. Read the pilgrim's diary written by Raúl for FRH. READ MORE >>
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SLEEPING IN A CHURCH? DISCOVER "TSJEMPING" IN THE NETHERLANDS
Have you ever imagined sleeping in a church? We have good news because in The Netherlands overnighting at a historic church is possible thanks to "tsjemping", a new form of camping born out of the need to make use of monumental churches without religious worship. The initiative was born in the UK, from the Churches Conservation Trust (FRH member), but has rapidly spread to other countries such as The Netherlands. We tell you all the details about this experience and how to live it! READ MORE >>
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DISCOVER MORE THAN 20 ABBEYS IN FRANCE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY
Learning about the monastic life doesn't have to be boring. FRH member Abbayes de Normandie organises activities for the whole family in more than 20 abbeys in the French region. Admire the beauty of historic buildings and know about the legacy that monastic communities have left to future generations! READ MORE >>
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OUR ANNUAL REPORT 2021 IS NOW AVAILABLE
Are you curious to know what FRH has done throughout 2021? Our Annual Report 2021 is already available on our website. Check it out! READ MORE >>
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APPLY NOW FOR THE RELIGIOUS HERITAGE INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
The Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year prize is still open for applications. Do you have a project, activity or idea to make religious heritage more sustainable? Does your organisation use high-end technology or innovative tools for the protection of religious heritage? Don't miss on this opportunity to travel to Sweden, all costs covered, and present your project to a high-profile audience at the FRH Biennial Conference 2023. READ MORE >>
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TOURING BETWEEN TOWERS, A CYCLING ROUTE THROUGH BELGIAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
The cycling route "Touring between Towers" is an invitation to discover the beautiful religious heritage of Middelkerke, a town near the Belgian coast. It includes 11 religious sites along 40km. The initiative was presented in June during the Open Churches Days organised by FRH member Open Churches. The cycling map can be viewed online via the RouteYou app or purchased at the tourist office in Middelkerke for 1€. READ MORE >>
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THIS SECTION IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER, MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. READ MORE>>
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FRH EVENTS
>29 - 30 September 2022 - FRH Members face-to-face meeting in Gotland, Sweden.
>13 October 2022 - #EURegionsWeek event: "Overlooked potential for energy efficiency: Greening Europe’s spiritual cultural heritage"
>14 - 15 October 2022 - 2-day FRH Masterclass
>20 October 2022 - Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022
>4 November 2022 - FRH Online F2F meeting from Portugal. (We will notify members when registrations are open)
>20 - 22 April 2023 - FRH Biennial Conference in Lund, Sweden. More information >>.
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS?
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ENTER THE YOUNG EUROPEAN HERITAGE MAKERS COMPETITION
Do you have an activity for young people under 18? The Young European #HeritageMakers competition is open for applications since the 15th of August. This competition is part of the European Heritage Days (EHD) initiative, organised jointly by the European Commission and the Council of Europe to open heritage sites to the public. The aim of the competition is to highlight heritage initiatives for young people at the European level. The activities must be organised and uploaded to the EHD platform between 15th August and 31 December 2022. Check the requirements, submit your activity and win a chance to travel to Strasbourg to tell your story. READ MORE >>
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EU COMMISSION TO LAUNCH A EUROPEAN HERITAGE HUB
The European Commission has opened a call to find partners to create a European Heritage Hub with the aim of monitoring the legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018. This future hub will focus on promoting a cross-sectorial activity within the field of heritage, guaranteeing an integrated approach to cultural heritage policies at all levels (EU, national and regional), monitoring the implementation of the European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage and strengthening the engagement of citizens with Europe’s cultural heritage. Organisations interested in becoming a partner can apply until 18 Oct 2022. READ MORE >>
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JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
The European Heritage Days are just around the corner! This year's shared theme focuses on sustainability in the context of global change and the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Ireland is the first to kick off the celebrations with its Heritage Week, which runs from 13 to 21 August. It will be followed by Finland in the first week of September and the Czech Republic and Poland, in the second week. Do you want to join as a participant or as an organiser? Check the official website of the EHD to know when it starts in your country.
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ESACH COLUMN | YOUNG VOICES IN HERITAGE
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"YOUTH AND FUTURE OF RELIGIOUS HERITAGE", BY SAMIDHA PUSALKAR
The European Year of Youth is allowing young people to play an increasingly important role in politics, culture, and society. Embracing a youth-oriented mindset should not be limited to the European Year of Youth but remain a long-term legacy. This is the focus of the first article in our new section "Young Voices in Heritage", a space for the young generation to share their thoughts, concerns and stories about cultural heritage. The first to take the floor is Samidha Pusalkar, programmes' coordinator at ESACH and also a member of the FRH Scientific Committee. READ MORE >>
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