Name of the project:
Improved awareness of Roma arts and culture in Chiprovtsi
Beneficiary:
Chiprovtsi municipality
Operational programme:
Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage and Cooperation
Priority:
Awareness of arts and culture of ethnic and cultural minorities improved (Roma focus)
Name of procedure:
First call for project proposals under Outcome 3 “Awareness of arts and culture of ethnic and cultural minorities improved (Roma focus)”
Deadline:
14 months
Short description of the project:
The project „Improved awareness of Roma arts and culture in Chiprovtsi“ aims to promote the integration of the Roma community in the municipality of Chiprovtsi (over 5500 people) and to work to overcome stereotypes through cultural activities - cooperation and exchanges, discovering and promoting talent from an early age, to stimulate interest and professionalism cultural activity and to offer new opportunities for the Roma community.
The project envisages various activities such as:
- the creation and operation of a joint arts group at Petar Parchevich Primary School with a large common permanent art studio / arts center;
- holding an annual art festival on April 8 with performances by Roma artists in various arts - music, fine arts, theater;
- conducting a local study on the history and culture of the Roma in the region (Chiprovci);
- vocational guidance and support for receiving vocational education or vocational training for children and young people with artistic talents;
- art campaign to overcome stereotypes in schools.
The project's duration will be 18 months and the activities will be integrated with the cultural and educational calendar of the Municipality of Chiprovci.