Regaining a sense of belonging
Traditional Bucovina village
Traditional village community, a mix between local culture, traditions and tourism
Bucovina is a fascinating Carpathian region through the harmony of the landscape and through the history of the place and the people. Vicovu de Sus has changed from a traditional village to a city that is trying to develop both in terms of architecture, occupations and culture in the harmony of the European specific. "TRADITIONAL BUCOVINA VILLAGE" is intended for cultural and educational activities at the community level, a "place" of the mix between culture, local traditions and tourism.
Romania
National
It addresses urban-rural linkages
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Prototype level
No
No
As an individual partnership with other persons/organisation(s)
The general goal of the project is to create a traditional Bucovina themed village, composed of traditional houses, leisure, sports and recreation areas. Meeting areas for curricular and extracurricular events. As for students and areas for cultural activities for carrying out cultural activities, this.
The first target group are the locals living in the Vicovu de Sus area and the neighboring communes: Ulma, Straja, Putna, Vicovu de Jos, Bilca, Gălănești, Frătăuții Vechi and Voitinel, with a population of 31,270 inhabitants.
The second target group is represented by tourists. There is ecumenical tourism, traditional tourism and cultural tourism. Ecumenical tourism is predominant, towards the important monasteries, the weekend tourism, which means the leisure part, but also cultural tourism through the population that comes to the area for traditions.
The specific objectives are to highlight the Suceava River watershed and highlight the local cultural identity and local traditions, especially the events that take place during holidays (Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter) which are closely linked to the ecumenical, traditional and cultural tourism. Attracting tourists, respectively trying to raise awareness among young people about local cultural values through curricular and extracurricular activities, respectively cultural ones, which will be hosted within this traditional village. A meeting place for the entire population, whether they are residents of the area or tourists.
The first target group are the locals living in the Vicovu de Sus area and the neighboring communes: Ulma, Straja, Putna, Vicovu de Jos, Bilca, Gălănești, Frătăuții Vechi and Voitinel, with a population of 31,270 inhabitants.
The second target group is represented by tourists. There is ecumenical tourism, traditional tourism and cultural tourism. Ecumenical tourism is predominant, towards the important monasteries, the weekend tourism, which means the leisure part, but also cultural tourism through the population that comes to the area for traditions.
The specific objectives are to highlight the Suceava River watershed and highlight the local cultural identity and local traditions, especially the events that take place during holidays (Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter) which are closely linked to the ecumenical, traditional and cultural tourism. Attracting tourists, respectively trying to raise awareness among young people about local cultural values through curricular and extracurricular activities, respectively cultural ones, which will be hosted within this traditional village. A meeting place for the entire population, whether they are residents of the area or tourists.
Tradition
Culture
Identity
Spirituality
Nature
The key objectives are to highlight the five elements of local identity, to highlight local traditions and crafts in the natural setting.
The aim is to introduce the traditional village into a tourist circuit in relation to ecumenical tourism, cultural tourism and traditional tourism. A re-introduction of the traditional village into a circuit regarding cultural events, specific to the area, was pursued.
The cultural dimension of the city of Vicovu de Sus places it on the border between local tradition and European development, the desirable direction being that of European integration with an emphasis on preserving local cultural values. In the city of Vicovu de Sus, emblematic cultural personalities stand out, whose active involvement in the cultural sphere does the city credit. The most famous personality of the city is the historian Ion Nistor.
As elements of the cultural dimension, at the level of the city of Vicovu de Sus the following are found: 2 libraries, 3 cultural centers and museums, 2 historical monuments, 3 dance groups (folk, modern), Holidays and traditions with local specificity: City Days, Carol Concert, Sezătoarea.
The inhabitants of the city of Vicovu de Sus are keepers of the Bucovina winter customs, habits and traditions from their ancestors.
The spirituality component refers to the presence of monasteries in the area, the main one being Putna Monastery. It is part of an emblematic circuit with several monastery ensembles in the Bucovina area. The traditional village can be scalable and can be implemented anywhere as long as the key objectives are met.
The aim is to introduce the traditional village into a tourist circuit in relation to ecumenical tourism, cultural tourism and traditional tourism. A re-introduction of the traditional village into a circuit regarding cultural events, specific to the area, was pursued.
The cultural dimension of the city of Vicovu de Sus places it on the border between local tradition and European development, the desirable direction being that of European integration with an emphasis on preserving local cultural values. In the city of Vicovu de Sus, emblematic cultural personalities stand out, whose active involvement in the cultural sphere does the city credit. The most famous personality of the city is the historian Ion Nistor.
As elements of the cultural dimension, at the level of the city of Vicovu de Sus the following are found: 2 libraries, 3 cultural centers and museums, 2 historical monuments, 3 dance groups (folk, modern), Holidays and traditions with local specificity: City Days, Carol Concert, Sezătoarea.
The inhabitants of the city of Vicovu de Sus are keepers of the Bucovina winter customs, habits and traditions from their ancestors.
The spirituality component refers to the presence of monasteries in the area, the main one being Putna Monastery. It is part of an emblematic circuit with several monastery ensembles in the Bucovina area. The traditional village can be scalable and can be implemented anywhere as long as the key objectives are met.
From an aesthetic point of view, both the inhabitants and all users of the traditional village will see clothes in traditional attire, traditional objects used in traditional households in the area, but they can also participate in different experiences in terms of integration with local events. Summer schools can be organized, student practical activities in different segments, such as reading, history, arts and so on.
One of the activities that allows the preservation of the craft in the town of Vicovu de Sus is shoemaking, the town being a true creative workshop in this industry. In addition, the local traditional attire is intensively promoted, traditional folk art with major aesthetic value being continued by the younger generations. Especially on holidays, the locals wear the folk attire and continue the tradition, the link between the past and modern times being the faith of the locals.
Vicovu de Sus, through its historical course, is characterized as a city in constant change, which was able to remain dignified, to preserve its authenticity by preserving its specificity. The change in the status of Vicovu de Sus was made as follows: from a village with large, solid, generous houses, decorated with national motifs specific to the area, wooden porches and households that flourish in the hardworking hands of the locals, to a city that tries to develop both in terms of architecture, occupations and culture in the harmony of the European specificity.
One of the activities that allows the preservation of the craft in the town of Vicovu de Sus is shoemaking, the town being a true creative workshop in this industry. In addition, the local traditional attire is intensively promoted, traditional folk art with major aesthetic value being continued by the younger generations. Especially on holidays, the locals wear the folk attire and continue the tradition, the link between the past and modern times being the faith of the locals.
Vicovu de Sus, through its historical course, is characterized as a city in constant change, which was able to remain dignified, to preserve its authenticity by preserving its specificity. The change in the status of Vicovu de Sus was made as follows: from a village with large, solid, generous houses, decorated with national motifs specific to the area, wooden porches and households that flourish in the hardworking hands of the locals, to a city that tries to develop both in terms of architecture, occupations and culture in the harmony of the European specificity.
The traditional village aims to become one of the main spaces in the city of Vicovu de Sus in terms of socializing activities, regardless of age, religion, ethnicity or social status.
This can be a pole for cultural activities, such as Şezătoarea or Balanca of Ștefan cel Mare or extracurricular activities of students. The city is home to the largest technological high school with a number of 4000 students who can benefit from these programs.
The traditional village is addressed to all interested people regardless of age, ethnicity, social status, religion and so on.
This can be a pole for cultural activities, such as Şezătoarea or Balanca of Ștefan cel Mare or extracurricular activities of students. The city is home to the largest technological high school with a number of 4000 students who can benefit from these programs.
The traditional village is addressed to all interested people regardless of age, ethnicity, social status, religion and so on.
This project was the subject of a short list of projects within the integrated urban development strategy (S.I.D.U.) of the city of Vicovu de Sus.
The interested population participated in a series of meetings, namely public debates, working groups and focus groups, during which the main development lines of the project were defined. This strategy was endorsed by Adr North East.
The interested population participated in a series of meetings, namely public debates, working groups and focus groups, during which the main development lines of the project were defined. This strategy was endorsed by Adr North East.
The traditional village is part of the short list of projects in the integrated urban development strategy. Having funding sources from the 2021-2027 ROP financial year.
The general objective of the Regional Operational Program 2021-2027 is to contribute to the strategic vision by supporting intelligent, sustainable and inclusive economic development in order to improve the standard of living and increase resilience to societal challenges.
The actors involved were both the interested population at the local level, at the zonal level (urban system 2.1, according to PATJ Suceava).
At the regional level, through the involvement of specialists from Adr North East and at the local level the direct involvement of the Suceava County Council.
The general objective of the Regional Operational Program 2021-2027 is to contribute to the strategic vision by supporting intelligent, sustainable and inclusive economic development in order to improve the standard of living and increase resilience to societal challenges.
The actors involved were both the interested population at the local level, at the zonal level (urban system 2.1, according to PATJ Suceava).
At the regional level, through the involvement of specialists from Adr North East and at the local level the direct involvement of the Suceava County Council.
Among the disciplines and reference areas of this project are history, education, sports, health, architecture, urbanism, tourism, landscaping, geography, sociology, economics.
The added value was in defining, let's call it the place where the traditional village should be built, namely in the Bivolărie locality, on one of the northern slopes of the southern slope of the Territorial Administrative Unit overlooking a forest in Ukraine.
This traditional village allows for a relational connection, both spatially and from a symbolic point of view of the fact that part of Bukovina is also in Ukraine. The mayor of the Crasna locality, outside the borders, in Ukraine, was also involved in the initiative.
The added value was in defining, let's call it the place where the traditional village should be built, namely in the Bivolărie locality, on one of the northern slopes of the southern slope of the Territorial Administrative Unit overlooking a forest in Ukraine.
This traditional village allows for a relational connection, both spatially and from a symbolic point of view of the fact that part of Bukovina is also in Ukraine. The mayor of the Crasna locality, outside the borders, in Ukraine, was also involved in the initiative.
The innovation is that, at the national level, traditional villages are usually open-air museums, through which traditional objects of traditional households in the respective areas are expressed and exhibited.
The traditional village, as an innovation, facilitates its interaction with the interested population or tourists. The interested population can practice different activities through which they can acquire or see how the dwellings or households were made in the past.
They can deepen learn how they lived in traditional households, how they were organized, but also how the objects of use within the households were manufactured.
Moreover, within the exhibition there will be permanent activities, not occasional, permanent cultural activities, but also curricular and extracurricular, aiming to also host activities in the form of a community center.
The traditional village, as an innovation, facilitates its interaction with the interested population or tourists. The interested population can practice different activities through which they can acquire or see how the dwellings or households were made in the past.
They can deepen learn how they lived in traditional households, how they were organized, but also how the objects of use within the households were manufactured.
Moreover, within the exhibition there will be permanent activities, not occasional, permanent cultural activities, but also curricular and extracurricular, aiming to also host activities in the form of a community center.
The methodology used was to identify the purpose of the concept, define the concept, validate the concept within public debates, working groups, focus groups (Integrated Urban Development Strategy) Vicovu De Sus.
After validating the concept, the concept was developed and its inclusion on the shortlist of projects.
An approach used horizontally was related to the introduction of the future traditional village into the circuit of traditional villages in the area, and vertically is the enhancement or increase of the importance of the local cultural identity with high potential.
After validating the concept, the concept was developed and its inclusion on the shortlist of projects.
An approach used horizontally was related to the introduction of the future traditional village into the circuit of traditional villages in the area, and vertically is the enhancement or increase of the importance of the local cultural identity with high potential.
The traditional village itself can be replicated anywhere, both spatially and configuratively, in terms of organization at the territorial level, and the occasional activities that will take place within it.
Community center "TRADITIONAL BUCOVINEAN VILLAGE" intended for cultural and educational activities at the community level, a point of attraction for visitors and the "place" of the mix between local culture and traditions and ecumenical, weekend or recreational tourism.
Community center "TRADITIONAL BUCOVINEAN VILLAGE" intended for cultural and educational activities at the community level, a point of attraction for visitors and the "place" of the mix between local culture and traditions and ecumenical, weekend or recreational tourism.
The global challenge is to define, recover and promote local cultural identity. In addition, the solution is to create a “place” through which the population, residents, but also tourists, especially residents, find themselves and appropriate that place thanks to traditional elements and traditional objects exhibited in an organized framework from a compositional point of view, but also depending on the geographical position of this thing.
Development is technically a phasing, from the concept stage to the solution stage, respectively to a technical project.
Promotion means the involvement of local authorities and relevant actors in informing and consulting the population at different stages of project development.
Identifying the source of financing, ensuring the existence of the source of financing, signing financing contracts and implementing the technical project, respectively validating the technical project during use.
Promotion means the involvement of local authorities and relevant actors in informing and consulting the population at different stages of project development.
Identifying the source of financing, ensuring the existence of the source of financing, signing financing contracts and implementing the technical project, respectively validating the technical project during use.
