101 Event Ideas for European Heritage Days
101 Event Ideas for European Heritage Days
Organising a yarn bombing, a fairy tale reading session, or even a fashion show all can be the ways to explore shared European heritage!
These are just some of the ideas presented in 101 Event Ideas for 2018, a recently published booklet aiming to inspire European Heritage Days event organisers. For those looking to experiment with new activities and approaches this year, the booklet brings some fresh perspectives on this year's common theme The Art of Heritage Sharing.
Taking into account the diversity of historic and cultural links between European countries, it reveals a number of engaging ways to explore the theme. From common architectural and music styles to designs and patterns of traditional dresses, natural landscapes and religious customs, the ideas cover a wide range of aspects.
Many of the activities presented are particularly convenient for those looking to engage more schoolchildren in European Heritage Days celebrations.
If this is your goal, perhaps you can follow Slovenia in its Heritage at School initiative and organise heritage lessons at local schools. Presenting a history of a local site through a game of Charades or youth theatre performances can also be an effective way to bring heritage closer to the youngest.
Besides these, exploratory tours to local heritage sites, museums, galleries, historic houses, or natural oases can be memorable experiences for people of all ages. Themed exhibitions, photography competitions, and even a karaoke night can be perfect innovation for local communities to explore heritage.
Focused on cultural connections, shared experiences, cross-border European roots, this year’s theme allows for a number of creative interpretations. The events can be based on any value, custom, tradition, or story that speaks about the European history, culture, and identity.
With 101 Event Ideas for 2018, you can successfully translate these ideas into engaging activities and provide a new way for your local community to learn about its environment. The booklet can be downloaded via the links below.