Icebreaker and introduction activity: Make your own name tag Description: This activity can be used to let a group get to know each other a little bit better, and at the same time discover an important part of intangible cultural heritage: what our name can tell about us and our heritage. The activity is simple: the participants create their own name […]
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The Summer Farm week – joining forces to safeguard summer farming practices Sweden Description: Summer farming, known in Sweden as fäbodkultur and in Norway as seter, is a traditional pastoral practice where livestock (typically cows and goats) are moved in late spring to mountain pastures, known as summer farms. There, milkmaids (historically the main caretakers, though today entire families participate)
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School of Extensive Pastoralism – Calascio Italy Description: In June 2025, the “School of Extensive Pastoralism” was launched in the village of Calascio with the goal of preserving and transmitting traditional pastoral techniques among local shepherds and youth. The initiative consists of a series of masterclasses designed to teach sustainable grazing practices, herd management, and
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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Let’s Stomp Vadmal: Experiencing Iceland’s Wool Heritage Description: This tourism concept explores the traditional production of Vadmal, a historic Icelandic wool fabric that played an important role in rural life for centuries. Through demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, visitors discover the skills, knowledge, and cultural traditions connected to wool production. The experience provides
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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Hýra Vestfirðir: Celebrating Queer Heritage in Iceland’s Westfjords Description: Hýra Vestfirðir is a cultural tourism experience inspired by Iceland’s Westfjords region. The concept combines local heritage, community traditions, contemporary culture, and LGBTQ+ inclusion to create a welcoming and vibrant visitor experience. The programme includes guided tours, cultural events, music, dance, exhibitions, storytelling, and
INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Returning to the Roots: A Heritage Trail in Vaideeni Description: This tourism concept invites visitors to discover the living heritage of Vaideeni, a rural community in Romania known for its pastoral traditions, folk music, craftsmanship, gastronomy, and strong connection to local identity. The experience combines cultural workshops, village exploration, traditional music, local food,
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Designing an Intangible Cultural Heritage-Based Rural Tourism Experience Description: This training activity was developed within the Rural Tourism based on Intangible Cultural Heritage module of the #ASenseofEU project. Participants worked in international groups to design innovative rural tourism experiences rooted in the traditions, knowledge, practices, and cultural identity of rural communities across Europe. Drawing on
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Mapping the Generations of My Place Description: This participatory training activity invites participants to explore the intergenerational dynamics connected to their local community and intangible cultural heritage. Working in groups, participants create a “Generational Map” of their chosen place by identifying different generations, key knowledge holders, cultural practices, and relationships between people connected to local
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Flamenco Transmission and Promotion in Andalucía Spain Description: Flamenco is one of the most emblematic expressions of Spanish intangible cultural heritage, deeply rooted in the cultural identity of Andalucía. Recognized by UNESCO in 2010 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Flamenco combines singing (cante), dance (baile), and guitar music (toque) into a powerful form of
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Las Fallas de València: Fire, Art, and Community Heritage Spain Description: Las Fallas de València is one of Spain’s most iconic expressions of intangible cultural heritage, celebrated every March in the city of València. Originally rooted in medieval carpentry traditions, the festival has evolved into a large-scale community celebration combining art, satire, music, fire, and
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