{"id":16506,"date":"2024-01-18T17:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chwbalbania.org\/?p=16506"},"modified":"2024-02-07T11:19:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T11:19:44","slug":"apply-now-to-join-us-at-the-52-nd-regionalrestoration-camp-ingjirokastra-albania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chwbalbania.org\/sq\/apply-now-to-join-us-at-the-52-nd-regionalrestoration-camp-ingjirokastra-albania\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply NOW to join us at the 52 nd RRC in Gjirokastra, Albania"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apply NOW to join us at the 52 nd RRC in Gjirokastra, Albania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Camp Theme:<\/strong> Heritage Interpretation and Trails Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to the 52nd Regional Restoration Camp! Join us this year as we gear up and prepare ourselves for some good hikes through the landscapes of the Drino Valley. This year\u2019s Camp will be themed in Heritage Interpretation and it will focus on the design of cultural trails connecting the monasteries of the Drino Valley. Get ready to explore, learn, and create memories in this unique cultural setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary objective of RRC 52 is to not just impart knowledge about cultural tourism to young professionals, but also aims to facilitate their engagement with the monasteries of the Drino Valley through the creation of cultural trails that connect some of these cultural assets. The camp topic and activity is related to another project that CHwB Albania is currently implementing: \u201cThe Drino Valley Monasteries Cultural Routes: Connecting Rural Communities\u201d, which will aim at preserving the monastery complexes of Albania\u2019s southern Drino Valley – through local community engagement – by safeguarding their spiritual and historical values, while encouraging the development of a sustainable model for tourism and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Camp will combine theoretical knowledge with practical on-site work related to the design and building of cultural trails, cultural tourism and site-specific interpretation and oral histories. Participants will have the chance to attend informative presentations that offer insights into the historical significance, as well as on-site visits in some of the monasteries located in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultural trails, often composed of physical or virtual routes, connect individuals to historical sites, landmarks, museums, that encapsulate a community’s identity. By following cultural trails, people can gain a deeper understanding of the traditions, customs, and stories that have shaped a particular region. They also contribute to the preservation of cultural and historical sites, encouraging responsible tourism and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important aspect that will be explored further during this camp is the DMF (Destination Management Framework). Destination Management is defined as the organized administration of all components constituting a destination, encompassing attractions, amenities, accessibility, human resources, image, and price. Its primary function involves guiding and organizing activities according to a unified strategy or plan, with a focus on serving the interests of all stakeholders. The DMF has two main goals: (1) Maximizing the positive impact of tourism on the destination, ensuring that everyone benefits from it; (2) Securing the sustainability of tourism in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating in this camp brings a unique opportunity but also the responsibility to actively contribute to a concrete project. As a Camp participant, you will gain knowledge in Heritage Interpretation, trail building, cultural tourism and will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on
the sustainable use of these cultural heritage assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss out\u2014join us now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional Restoration Camp 52 is organized with funding from Sweden, the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s special about the Monasteries of the Drino Valley?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Monasteries of the Drino Valley are typologically related to the post-Byzantine period (16th – 19th centuries). Situated amidst the mountainous landscapes of the Drino, this locale has been named as “Little Mount Athos” among scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The central point of each monastery complex is the church, which is also surrounded by structures facilitating daily activities, lodgings for travelers and storage spaces for wines or harvests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain monasteries conducted handicraft workshops focusing on the decoration of codices, the sewing of sacred garments, the carving of iconostasis, and the painting of icons. Others engaged in publishing diverse religious books and establishing extensive libraries, undertook charitable endeavors – by offering medical assistance or functioning as health and\/or orphanage centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The monasteries hosted fairs, drawing pilgrims from nearby and distant villages along with merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While no longer serving these functions today, the Monasteries of the Drino Valley hold significant value in their connection to a distinctive and breathtaking cultural and environmental landscape. It will be these dimensions that will be further explored and worked upon during the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOCATION : Drino Valley, Gjirokast\u00ebr, Albania <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
DATES : 25th of February – 7th of March*<\/h5>\n\n\n\n