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CBC CULTURE (ROBG-456)

Harsova-Dobrichka, Together on the Beautiful Road of Sustainable Development through Cross Border Culture

What’s the goal?

The project aim is to animate and revitalize the cross border area by stimulating tourism and at the same time to contribute to preserving the cultural heritage of a historical region in which two nations coexist (Romania and Bulgaria).

What’s the budget?

1 410 770.00 euro, out of which 1 199 154.49 euro ERDF

Who is doing it?

Lead Beneficiary (LB): Administrative Territorial Unit Harsova town

Beneficiary 2 (B2): Municipality of Dobrichka

When is it happening?

Start date: 12.09.2018

End date: 11.09.2022

Duration: 48 months

Where is it happening?

Constanta (Romania)

Dobrich (Bulgaria)

How is it going to happen?

  • Development of a joint strategy for valorization of the cultural heritage
  • Organization of the cross border festival: “Dobrogea cu bundita si prestelca”
  • Organization of a training in the field of cultural tourism
  • Promoting and ensuring the visibility of the Folk Festival “Songs and Dances from Sunny Dobrudja”
  • Modernization of the House of Culture Harsova through endowments specific to cultural activities
  • Modernization and endowment of Community Center "New life 1941" in Cherna and Community Center "Light - 1940" in Lovchantsi 

What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?

Programme outputs: 1 common strategy for valorizing the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses; 1 integrated tourism products created

Programme results: 46,676 tourist overnights in the CBC region

Project status

The project is finalized.

Lead Beneficiary - Territorial Administrative Unit Harsova has finalized the modernization of House of Culture from 24.06.2022.

The Beneficiary 2 has finished the implementation of the works activities for Modernisation and endowment of Community center "New life 1941" Cherna and Community Center "Light - 1940" Lovchantsi, the works being completed from 04.11.2019 and 13.02.2020.

Both beneficiaries completed the development of the common strategy for capitalizing on cultural heritage and uploaded it on the project website (https://cbc-culture.eu/en/home/), as well as on the official pages of the beneficiaries. The joint strategy for the valorization of the cultural and natural heritage by restoring and promoting it for sustainable economic uses was approved by the local councils of the beneficiaries.

As part of the project, a joint tourism project was developed that involves the organization of two cross-border festivals. BL organized the event "Dobrogea with Bundița and Prestelca" between 07.08.2022 and 07.10.2022, where approximately 3,000 Romanian and Bulgarian people participated. B2 organized the event "Songs and dances from sunny Dobrogea" between 24.06.2021 - 26.06.2021, where approximately 300 Romanians participated. The events promoted traditions and customs determined by major life events or the seasons and holiday cycle, and also featured some interactive cooking demonstrations on traditional foods, how to prepare them, and special ingredients.

DTP (ROBG-453)

Development of tourism potential, protection and promotion of the common heritage                                            

What’s the goal?

To support the sustainable socio-economic development of the cross-border region by enhancing the tourism potential related to the development and marketing of competitive tourist products.

What’s the budget?

1,219,951.26 euro, out of which 1,036,958.56 euro ERDF

Who is doing it?

Lead Beneficiary (LB): General Toshevo Municipality

Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrative Unit – Murfatlar Town

When is it happening?

Start date: 12.09.2018

End date: 30.04.2022

Duration: 43 Months 19 Days

Where is it happening?

Dobrich in Bulgaria

Constanta in Romania

How is it going to happen?

  • Training and enhancing the capacity of local communities. Conducting of thematic camps;
  • Creation of common tourist products. Conducting of tourist forums and exhibitions;
  • Realization of studies, research, information system, tourism development strategy.

What will be the results?

Programme outputs: 4 integrated tourism products/services created, 5,000 expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attraction, common strategies, policies or management plans for valorizing (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses - 1.

Programme results: 3,500 tourist overnights in the CBC region.

Project status

The project was finalized on 30.04.2022. The following results were achieved during the project implementation:

Two round tables of representatives of youth councils and young volunteers were held in General Toshevo (03.05.2019) and Murfatlar (31.05.2019). Both events were addressed to the young people and their needs to better understand the cross-border cultural features of Dobrudja area and their relevance for cooperation and tourism promotion.

Two summer thematic camps were organized in 2019 - one in General Toshevo and Balchik (01-06.07.2019) and the second one in Murfaltar and Mamaia/Constanta (04-09.09.2019). Both camps included cultural-related visits to museums and historical sites, tourist tours, workshops related to traditional and popular art and crafts, exhibitions, sport and leisure activities, networking.

Seminar “Intangible cultural heritage - conservation, promotion, development and opportunities for organizing festival and event tourism” was held in General Toshevo and Balchik in the period 23-24.10.2020.

Seminar “Possibilities for development of thematic tourism connected to the cultural-historic heritage, wine, traditional cuisine and traditional music and crafts” was held in Murfatlar in the period 18-19.07.2021.

Tourism forum “Cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions in Municipality of General Toshevo” was organized by the LB in General Toshevo in the period 10-11.09.2021.

Tourism forum “Cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions in Municipality of Muratlar” was organized by B2 in Murfatlar in the period 24-25.09.2021.

2 studies of tourism potential and opportunities for tourism development for each municipality and a strategic plan were developed. On the basis of the developed studies, it was created the Common strategy for the development of tourism in the cross-border region General Toshevo – Murfatlar, available at the following link:

http://robg453-tour.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Common-Strategy.pdf.

The both project beneficiaries developed multilingual tourist guides for General Toshevo and Murfatlar, available on the project websites at the following links:

http://robg453-tour.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/tourist_guide.pdf

https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/en/travel-guide/travel-guide.html

Two connected websites were developed: http://robg453-tour.eu/ and https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/ro/, available in three languages (Bulgarian, Romanian and English).

Two informative films were developed by the project beneficiaries:

1.       Information film about the natural and cultural-historical heritage of General Toshevo Municipality and Murfatlar Municipality, available on the following links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUC3oge642I&t=443s  

http://robg453-tour.eu/  

2.          Information film about the natural resources of Murfatlar Municipality and General Toshevo Municipality, available on the following links:

https://youtu.be/rTBdryfLcuY

https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/

The following investment objects were modernized and reconstructed during the project implementation:

Lead Beneficiary – General Toshevo Municipality

1. Community cultural centers in Spasovo and Kardam villages

The investment included the reconstruction and modernization of the buildings and the surrounding area of the cultural centers in the two largest villages of General Toshevo - Kardam and Spasovo. Reconstruction preserves the purpose of the buildings and all premises. The investment included major overhaul of buildings, electrical installation, heating, ventilation, plumbing and sewerage installations. To improve the functionality of public cultural centers, furniture and modern equipment were be delivered. Park equipment and accessories are provided for the adjacent areas.

a) Reconstruction and modernization of the building and the surrounding area of Cultural Center “Probuda-1941” Kardam. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Certificate for entering the building into exploitation no. 021/25.08.2020;

b) Reconstruction and modernization of the building and the surrounding area of Cultural Center “Otets Paisii-1897”- Spasovo. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Certificate for entering the building into exploitation no. 010А/26.05.2020.

2. History museum - General Toshevo.

The investment provides repair activities in the adjoining space / yard / of the museum and the supply of park equipment. Part of the museum courtyard is shaped like an open exhibition of exhibits and archaeological finds. The specifics of the construction works do not require a technical project. The construction works were carried out on the basis of a bill of quantities. The implemented works have been accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 06.11.2019.

3. Advertising Totems.

At the entrances / exits of General Toshevo municipality two totems were be installed along the main road Dobrich-Kardam-Negru Voda-Constanta. The Kardam-Negru Voda Border check-point is one of the main points of the border between Romania and Bulgaria and has a very intense traffic. The installed totems were accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 21.10.2019.

Three temporary billboards were elaborated and installed at the investment objects.

Beneficiary 2 – Territorial Administrative Unit Murfatlar Town

1. Expansion and renovation of the local Cultural centre. The investment included reconstruction and modernization of the Cultural centre (House of Culture) - Murfatlar and supply of equipment for the House of Culture. Construction activities included: demolition and construction of an extension and repair of the existing center, repair and extension of the roof, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, etc. Access platforms and parking around the Cultural centre have been built. The cultural center was equipped with furniture, modern information and audio-visual equipment. A hall was equipped for seminars and promotions. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation - Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3998/20.04.2022.

2. Creation a theme park (in the existing park). Theme Park - the following works were executed: restoration of infrastructure, arrangement of green spaces, hedge was planted, works were performed on foundations, playground and pergolas, installations, outdoor lighting. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation - Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3999/20.04.2022.

3. Rehabilitation of the Heroes' Monument. Rehabilitation of the marble cover and plinth; rehabilitation of the surroundings. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3997/20.04.2022.

CULET (ROBG-423)

Culture in Eternity

What’s the goal?

To preserve, promote and develop the culture of the partnering municipalities and successfully pass it to future generations.

What’s the budget?

1,411,373.15 euro, out of which 1,199,667.16 euro ERDF

Who?

Lead Beneficiary (LB): Municipality of Elena (Bulgaria)

Beneficiary 2 (B2): Municipality of Medgidia (Romania)

When?

Start date: 13.09.2018

End date: 30.11.2021

Duration: 38 months and 18 days

Where?

Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria

Constanta in Romania

How?

  • Organization of painting camps in Elena and Medgidia;
  • Organization of workshops in Medgidia;
  • Development a common strategy for valorising and promoting the cultural heritage and boosting of cultural tourism;
  • Organization of Culture Festival in Medgidia;
  • Development of joint tourist packages.

Results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?

Programme outputs: 5 integrated tourism products/services created, 1 common strategy, policy or management plan for valorising (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses

Programme results: 500 tourist overnights in the CBC region.

Project status (reflected in progress reports)

The project was finalized on 30.11.2021.

The following results were achieved:

- The construction works for rehabilitation of the old school in Elena to be turned into new Picture Gallery were finalized, building was officially opened for the public on 03.09.2021;

- The Common strategy for valorizing and promoting the cultural heritage and boosting of cultural tourism was elaborated in Bulgarian language and translated in Romanian and English languages;

- 4 joint tourist packages for the destination Elena, Bulgaria - Medgidia, Romania: “Art”, “Cultural historical heritage”, “Festivals” and “Religious tourism” were prepared and the summaries of the tourist packages were translated in Romanian and English language;

- The 1st edition of the Painting Camp was held in Elena, between 20-23.08.2019;

- The 2nd edition of the Painting Camp was held in Elena, between 07-10.07.2021;

- The 1st edition of the Painting Camp was held in Medgidia, between 26.07-04.08.2019;

- The 2nd edition of the Painting Camp was held in Medgidia, between 19-28.08.2021;

- The 1st edition of the Culture Festival was held in Medgidia, between 02-05.05.2019;

- The 2nd edition of the Culture festival was held in Medgidia, between 09-12.09.2021;

- Beneficiary 2 signed the contract for organizing of art workshops on the following themes: painting on water; cutting and painting on wood; cutting and painting on ceramics; cutting and painting on cardboard. 10 workshops (out of 12 workshops) were already held in Medigidia. Also, the contract for elaboration of the promotional materials was signed and the promotional materials were developed and delivered;

- Audio guide system for the gallery was developed. There were prepared 200 texts for the paintings, which the gallery have, which were also translated in Romanian and English. The texts were recorded and presented to the Lead Beneficiary. Each device have recordings for the exponents in 3 languages - Bulgarian, Romanian and English. The recordings are available on the website of the gallery, section Culture corner, 360 virtual tour. The visitor can click on each painting and to hear the recorded information. The audio guide devices were delivered with the delivery–acceptance protocol from 22.07.2021;

- Web based platform “Culture corner”, web-site and logo for the picture gallery were developed - the web site of the picture gallery is available at https://artelena-robg.eu/. The web site contains information about the tourist packages, the project and the activities, which were implemented, the gallery - 360 virtual tour, information movie, etc. The visitors of the gallery can reach the web site with the delivered kiosk. The platform Culture corner is part of the web site artelena-robg.eu. The platform contains 360 tour of the gallery, information movie, and the 4 tourist packages with short movie for each package. The service has been implemented and accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 06.08.2021 and delivery-acceptance protocol for stage "training" for the future work with the web-site, web based platform and logo from 06.08.2021;

-           Conference for popularizing the tourist packages among the tourist agencies was hold. The event was organized on 03.08.2021 in Elena. More than 20 representatives from tourist companies from the CBC region took part in the event;

- The final press conference was organized by B2 on 26.11.2021 in Medgidia. 21 persons attended the event.

HERCULT – ROBG 491

"Developing common tourism products and rehabilitation of cultural heritage",

What’s the goal?

To promote the cross-border region of Silistra and Călărași as a tourist and cultural destination by developing the cultural infrastructure and creating attractive tourist packages.

What’s the budget?

1,499,992.54 euro, out of which 1,274,993.65 euro ERDF

Target at the half of the implementation period: 12,882 euro for LB and 11,826 euro for B2. Both partners avoided decommitment at the decommitment deadline (LB executed 99.23% from the target, B2 executed 75.31% from decommitment target).

Who is doing it?

Lead Beneficiary (LB): Silistra Municipality

Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrative Unit – Călărași County

When is it happening?

Start date: 08.08.2018

End date: 31.08.2023

Duration: 60 months and 24 days;

Where is it happening?

Calarasi (Romania)

Silistra (Bulgaria)

How is it going to happen?

  •   Rehabilitation of the building of the Art Gallery owned by Silistra municipality;
  •   Rehabilitation of the old building known as “Demetriade House” in Călărași;
  •   Joint strategy for tourism development;
  •   Tourism products and services;
  •   Touristic route “The cultural heritage of Old buildings in Silistra-Călărași;
  •   Website;
  •   Information and publicity activities.

What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?

Programme outputs: 3 integrated tourism products/services created, 1 strategy for valorizing the cultural and natural heritage

Programme results: increase of the number of overnights in the CBC area with 2.000.

Project status

The project is currently in the 52th month of implementation out of 60 months and 24 days with the following results:

LB - Silistra Municipality - has concluded the contract for the rehabilitation of the Art Gallery from Silistra, with a deadline for finalizing the works on 01.02.2023.

A creative camp in Srebarna for paintings of the unique natural sights of the Srebarna Reserve was organized between 26.08.2019 – 01.09.2019

B2 - Călărași County Council - the execution of the investment objective "Rehabilitation of the old building known as "Casa Demetriade" in Călărași" has been completed. The reception of the works was on 05.04.2022.

The strategy for valuing the cultural and natural heritage has been finalized and is available on the website of both beneficiaries: http://www.silistra.bg/files/2022/26.04.2022-1034898a06888d2031cbb08fe031d38a1.pdf

https://www.calarasi.ro/index.php/proiecte/proiecte-in-derulare/item/367-proiectul-dezvoltarea-produselor-turistice-si-reabilitarea-mostenirii-culturale-robg-491-este-un- project-of-the-county-council-calarasi-in-partnership-with-the-municipality-of-silistra-according-to-the-financing-contract-no-87284-30-07-2018

Within the project, a web portal was developed through which all cultural events, natural beauty and tourist products will be promoted. It can be accessed at the following address: http://tourism-silistra-calarasi.com/en/home/

JEAND (ROBG-416)

Joint efforts against natural disasters

What’s the goal?

The overall objective of the project is to ensure rapid interaction and cross-border cooperation in case of emergencies caused by natural or man-made disasters.

What’s the budget?

937,151.73 euro, out of which 796,578.96 euro ERDF

Who is doing it?

Lead Beneficiary (LB): Mezdra Municipality (Bulgaria)

Beneficiary 2 (B2): Mehedinti County Gendarmerie Inspectorate (Romania)

When is it happening?

Start date: 13.09.2018

End date: 12.09.2022

Duration: 48 months

Where is it happening?

Mehedinti (Romania)

Vratsa (Bulgaria)

How is it going to happen?

  • the development of well-structured joint action plans and strategies;
  • coordination of joint initiatives, such as: exchange of know-how, training, exchange of resources and equipment;
  • permanent monitoring of the current situation and identification of potential risks;
  • involving the population by providing information about appropriate behavior and possible risks so that they can be avoided and minimized;
  • introducing measures and rules to prevent natural and man-made hazards at local and cross-border levels;
  • the implementation of the early warning system, where this would lead to specific preventive actions;
  • modernizing the tools and equipment needed to carry out specific tasks and actions;
  • reconstruction of the landslide area. 

What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?

Programme outputs: 1 joint partnership in the field of joint early warning and emergency response, 22,000 people benefiting from risk management actions and flood protection measures, 385,000 people benefiting from forest fire protection measures.

Programme results: increasing the quality of joint risk management in the cross-border area.

Project status

The project is completed and all project related activities have been completed.

LB, the Municipality of Mezdra, has completed the implementation of work activities for the consolidation and reconstruction of an area where landslides are registered, along the route of the road connecting the villages of Zverino and Ignatitsa. The use permit was issued on February 28, 2020 by the National Directorate for Construction Control in Bulgaria. LB completed the information campaign among representatives of the municipal administration, representatives of the state administration at the local level, municipal structures, teachers from schools and kindergartens. LB also developed the "Strategy and Joint Action Plan" in case of disasters.

B2, Mehedinti County Gendarmerie Inspectorate, purchased the following equipment for extinguishing forest fires: two 4x4 pick-up vehicles for actions in the field of extinguishing forest fires; a 6X4 multipurpose vehicle with crane; a mobile container for transporting materials (sand); a mobile container for transporting fire-fighting equipment; firefighting equipment, two glucometers, two first aid kits and a drone.

Also, within the project, on 23.08.2022, a joint partnership between the Municipality of Mezdra and the Inspectorate of Gendarmes Mehedinti was concluded in the field of early warning and response to emergency situations.

The project website is functional and can be accessed at: https://jeand-robg.eu/

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