"THE HERITAGE OF EASTERN EUROPE'S JEWISH CEMETERIES AND THEIR VISITORS: A PROMISING PARTNERSHIP FOR SECURING FUTURE", BY DR PAUL DARBY
A visit to a Jewish cemetery may seem an atypical idea, but these often overlooked places hold great promise for sustainable tourism and local development. In this feature article, Dr Paul Darby presents the key findings and recommendations of the recently published report Jewish Cemeteries as Visitor Destinations: exploring current practice, current challenges and sustainable futures in seven European countries, produced as part of the EU-funded project Preserving Jewish Cemeteries. READ MORE >>
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SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH FRH THIS SUMMER!
Do you like to take photographs while travelling? Then we have good news because the 2023 edition of the FRH Photo Competition is now open for entries. Share your pictures of religious buildings, artefacts or events with us and win a chance to be featured across Europe. READ MORE >>
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GERMANY "RAN FOR HERITAGE" FROM ILSENBURG MONASTERY TO DRÜBECK MONASTERY
On 29 June, children from Ilsenburg, Germany, experienced a journey into the monastic life of the Harz region as part of FRH's Run for Heritage campaign. The 3rd and 4th graders walked a children's pilgrimage trail between the monasteries of Ilsenburg and Drübeck, following an ancient pilgrimage route that now makes part of the Harz Monastery Trail. Don't miss the photos and highlights of the event! READ MORE >>
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REGISTER FOR THE "ARCHITECTURES OF THE SOUL" CONFERENCE (SPECIAL PRICE FOR FRH MEMBERS)
Registrations for the 4th international conference "Architectures of the Soul" have just opened and FRH members can benefit from a special price. The conference will take place on 19, 20 and 21 October in the Monastery of Batalha, Portugal, and will look into the future of religious heritage with a panel of experts that includes the chair of the FRH Scientific Committee, Henrik Lindblad. The event is organised, among others, by FRH member Rolando Volzone and supported by our network. Save your spot before 30 September! READ MORE >>
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BE ONE OF THE FIRST 150 HIKERS TO WALK THE NEW "ZILTEPAD ROUTE" IN THE NETHERLANDS
FRH members Alde Fryske Tsjerken and Groninger Kerken along with Visit Wadden have been working on the creation of a new route to promote the cultural heritage of Waden, a region in the north of the Netherlands. These organisations are looking for volunteers to experience the route on foot or by bike before its official launch, expected in 2024. The first 150 volunteers will be able to participate in numerous activities for free. Check out their website for more details! READ MORE >>
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THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF ST JAMES WAY MET IN POTES
The town of Potes, Spain, hosted the latest meeting of the European Federation of St James Way, held on 29 and 30 June. Our member the Lebaniego Centre for Studies, played an active role in this meeting, which this year coincides with the Lebaniego Jubilee Year 2023-2024. READ MORE >>
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REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING MASTERCLASS "RECONSTRUCTION OF RELIGIOUS HERITAGE BUILDINGS IN THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY EUROPE"
FRH members are invited to a new masterclass to reflect on the problem of why and how to rebuild the destroyed historic religious buildings that will take place on 25 and 26 September. The masterclass has been organised by the RWTH Aachen University, under the leadership of our member Marcus van der Meulen and will feature some FRH members. If you are not a member yet but wish to attend, you can become part of the network for as little as 25€/year. 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
>7-9 September - European Pilgrimage Congress in Spain (supported by FRH). Register now>>
>25-26 September - FRH Masterclass: Reconstruction of religious buildings in 20th and 21st century Europe: monuments, heritage, identity. Register now>>
>19 October - Annual General Meeting (members only). More info coming soon.
>19-21 October - 4th International Conference "Architectures of the Soul" in Portugal (supported by FRH) Register now>>
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REGISTER FOR THE 31 ENCATC CONGRESS (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL 15 AUGUST)
Registrations for the 31st edition of the ENCATC Congress on Cultural Management and Policy are open. The event will take place this year from 11 to 13 October in Helsinki, Finland and will address questions such as how AI will change cultural policy, management, education and research, and how we can profit from it and grow with it. The programme and speakers are already available on the 2023 congress website. If you are interested in attending the conference, you can benefit from the early bird fee until 15 August. After this date, you will be able to register until 6 October at the normal price. READ MORE >>
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NOMINATE A SITE TO THE 7 MOST ENDANGERED 2024 (DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER)
The call for nominations for the 2024 edition of the 7 Most Endangered programme is now open. This programme run by Europa Nostra with the support of the European Commission and the European Investment Bank aims to give visibility to endangered cultural sites in Europe and rally support to save them. The deadline for nominations is 15 September 2023. READ MORE >>
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MEET THE 15 WINNERS OF THE NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS PRIZES 2023
The Awards Ceremony of the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2023 took place on 22 June, with the presence of the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira. This edition recognised 15 projects out of the 61 finalists of the awards. READ MORE >>
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ILIANA IVANOVA, NEW NOMINATED COMMISSIONER FOR CULTURE
Iliana Ivanova has been nominated Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, after Mariya Gabriel left the position following her election as Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister. READ MORE >>
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As a signatory of the European Skills Pact, FRH presents a new section in collaboration with Mad'in Europe, in which we will discuss the importance of maintaining heritage craftsmanship and ensuring crafts do not become extinct through a series of interviews with professional craftspeople.
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INTERVIEWS WITH MUDEJAR ART CARPENTERS RICARDO CAMBAS AND AGUSTÍN CASTELLANOS (SPAIN) AND TRADITIONAL WOODWORKER IOSIF CISTEAN (ROMANIA)
The art of carpentry has evolved greatly over the last century, but the craft is still very much alive as it is fundamental to the preservation of our built cultural heritage. This month we explore the challenges of traditional carpentry with two new interviews with carpenters Ricardo Cambas and Agustín Castellanos (Spain) and Iosif Cistean (Romania). READ MORE >>
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Are you a craftsperson and would you like to appear in this section? Write to us at members@frh-europe.org telling us about yourself and the crafts you work with and we will get in touch with you.
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WILL YOU BE FRH'S INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR 2023?
The 2023 edition of the Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year is open for applications! This annual competition aims to celebrate and promote excellence in the field of religious heritage by recognising projects that contribute significantly to the safeguarding, enhancement and/or promotion of Europe’s religious heritage. Do you have a ground-breaking project or initiative? Apply before 30 November and win a chance to be featured at our 2024 Conference with great international exposure. READ MORE >>
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FRH is an independent, non-faith, not-for-profit organisation working to promote religious heritage buildings and their contents across Europe. It currently has more than 80 full members and 120 associate members from over 35 countries.
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