The Good Friday Historical Re-enactment in Fossato di Vico Italy Description: For more than sixty years, the historical re-enactment of Good Friday has been one of the most significant cultural and religious traditions of Fossato di Vico, a medieval village nestled in the Umbrian Apennines. Every year during Holy Week, the streets, churches and historic […]
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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: Fäbodveck: Living Rural Traditions in Jämtland Description: Inspired by the traditional summer farming culture of Jämtland, Sweden, this tourism concept offers visitors an immersive experience of rural life, local traditions, and sustainable land-use practices. The experience celebrates the knowledge, skills, and cultural practices associated with historic fäbod farming traditions. Visitors engage with traditional
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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: Whispers of Parco del Monte Cucco Description: Whispers of Parco del Monte Cucco is a tourism concept inspired by the landscapes, traditions, gastronomy, and cultural heritage of the Monte Cucco region in Italy. The experience combines outdoor exploration with encounters with local traditions, stories, and community life. Visitors are invited to discover the
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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: A Day in Old Granada: Discovering the Heritage of Albaicín Description: This tourism experience explores the historic Albaicín district of Granada, one of the most culturally significant neighbourhoods in Spain. Visitors are invited to discover its architecture, viewpoints, historic streets, traditions, and cultural influences through an immersive heritage route. The concept combines heritage
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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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