What we did in Corinth ..!!

Closing Ceremony

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 after the participants discussion over the knowledges and skills they gained and developed during the project , and their learning interview with their leaders and tutorials for YOUTHPASS Certificate, the project ended with a Closing Ceremony where all participants and their leaders recieved Awards for Participation and souvenirs by exchanging presents. 

Conferences by Greece

During the multi-day conferenses organized by the Greek team , many professors as well as young scientintis presented many interesting aspects over museums and culture:

Thursday, October 3, 2013


- Dr. Elena Korka , PhD in Archaeology, Athens National University, MA in History and Archaeology, University of La Verne ,Director of the SERVICE FOR ANTIQUARIES AND PRIVATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS OF THE GREEK MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND SPORTS
The role of museums from past to future. Synergies and benefits in regard to the return of cultural goods

- Dr. Emmanuel Mikrogiannakis , Professor of Ancient History, University of Athens and former Dean of School of Philosophy
The importance of museums for the future of people

- Dr. Marios Stamatakis , President of the Municipal Center for Social Policy of Korinthos , Orthopedic Doctor, University of Ioannina

- Nikos Lois , President of the BoD of the Municipal Agency “O PROMITHEAS” for Culture , Sports and Environment , of Loutraki
How the local authority can highlights the wealth of museums within the area of municipal.


Saturday, October 5, 2013

- Aggeliki Taratsa-Kazana , Health manager
Asclipia – space of medicine and culture

-Dr. Panagiotis Kazanas , President Cancer Society – Dentist
The Mediterranean diet

- Giorgos Keramitzoglou , Environmental Journalist of SKAI TV
The role of media for promotion of the museums

- Dr. Katsaros Nikos , President of Union of Greek Chemists, Scientific Collaborator in Democritus
Technology at the service of museums

- Anastasia Zografou , Epistemologist , postgraduate student in history and philosophy , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Maria Gerolymatou , Social Anthropologist , Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences
From traditional to contemporary policy for the museums , the role of the European Union 

- Dora Skouteri , Marketing Consultant through Art Graphic artist, Interior decorator , Director of Fine Arts for Unesco club Pireaus & Islands
The colors of Ancient Greece and today


Sunday, October 6, 2013

- Dr.Maria Kekropoulou , PhD in History, Professor in Experimental School of the University of Athens
The promotion and the role of the Museum from ancient times to present

- Christina Birmpilopoulou , Archaeologist – Museologist , MSc in Museum Studies , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
A glimpse to the historical progress of European Museum

- Sofia Karouni , Archaeologist, Postgraduate student in Museum Studies, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The Other through the history of museum

- Sofia Papaspyrou , Archaeologist, Postgraduate student in Museum Studies, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Museums: agents of equality and unity

- Nikolena Kalaitzaki , Archaeologist , BA National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
From the modernist museums to the post-modern museums of the 21st century.

- Ioannis Zervas , Social Anthropologist , Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences

Intercultural Education. Principles, aims and relationship with today's museum

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

- Dr.Athanasios Nakasis , Architecture , PhD in History of Architecture National Technical University, President of ICOMOS , Secretary of Greek and world federation Pancratium Sport
- Sofia Spyropoulou
The educational role of archaeological sites and museums principles , standards and best practises

Chiliomodi Tenea Project

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 During the visit to an ancient cemetery of the Archaic period, Dr. Elena Korka, director of the excavation, explained  the excavation techniques and will spoke about the work of the archaeologists, the fight against the illicit trade in antiquities and the effort for their recovery. The participants were allowed to participate the excavation process and to touch the ancient finds.

Cultural Quiz Game

Cultural Quiz Game from unescop

Game Results (top 6 )

1st PONTICA (score 35/38 )
2nd THE BEST SIX ( score 34/38 )
3rd KSENIA GROUP ( score 33/38)
4th FRENDSHIP (score 32/38)
5th GREEN TEAM (score 31/38 )
6th  NATUS VINCERE (score 30/38)
& LEADERS (score 30/38)

Visit to Nafplio and Epidaurus

On Monday, October 7, 2013 the youth participants visited Nafplio, Palamedes and Epidaurus and the historical and cultural monuments of world cultural heritage.

Exhibition Opening

OPENING : 6 October 2013 

Location: Isthmia Prime Hotel , Corinth  Greece

Traditional Costumes Workshop

In this workshop the participant created together a Greek , a Russian and a Romanian traditional costume , using paper and paints. 

Here are some photos of the creative process :

Museum's Photo Exhibition Workshop

Before the period of mobility , the participants have been asked to take photos of their country's museums which were presented at the photo presentations. During this workshop they had to discuss the way these photos will be organized and how they will be arranged during the exhibition. Finally the participants had to organize the "Museum's Photos and traditional costumes exhibition". 

Some moments ....

Visit to Athens

On Sunday, October 6, 2013 the participant visited Athens and specifically Parthenon and Acropolis Museum  and they had walking tours in Ancient Agora and Monastiraki .

Greek Cultural Evening

During the Greek cultural Evening the youth people cooked together greek salad , dakos and souvlaki . Then there were presented greek folklore dances , which finally all participant danced. 

Experiential Workshop: Alternative museums around the world- Learning and Creation

This workshop were held at 5/10/2013 by :

- Matina Georgovrettakou , Philologist, MSc in Education and Culture

- Zoe Pelekanou , Theatrical Education with a specialization in culture

The young scientists presented alternative museums around the world and then they asked the participants to imagine their own alternative museum and to describe it. 

Romanian Cultural Evening

Romanian Cultural Evening (4/10/2013) started with the traditional cuisine workshop , where the participants cooked together  mamaliga, mici and mujdei. Then the beaudiful classical melodies on piano , by young romanian participans fascinated the audience . Afterwards all participant danced traditional romanian dances. The evening closed with romanian wine for adults and games for the teens.

Romanian Conference for the Museums

Today Friday, October 4, 2013, after photo presentation of Romanian Museums and Culture , and the traditional costumes and photo exhibition workshops , the romanian team organized an interesting conference about Museums and Culture with the following speakers :

- Dr. Mihai Ionescu , History Ph.D. – Curator
The heritage of Callatis Archaeological Museum

- Tatiana Odobescu, Director of Museum complex "CALLATIS"  Mangalia
Artistic and cultural sights in the city of Mangalia

- Ovidiu Rosca , President of A.C.C.S.A.L.P.A Constanta
“About culture among people.”

- Dr. Constantine Chera , History Ph.D ,Chief of Monuments of History and Archaeology Museum of Constanta, Underwater culture

- Octavian Eugeniu ,  Historical
Danais, history at Danube`s shore. History and mythology of Dobrogea

- Ana Olivia Rotaru , Museum Director "AXIOPOLIS" in Cernavoda.


PHOTOS OF THE ROMANIAN CONFERENCE & PHOTO PRESENTATION

Russian Cultural Evening

Today Thursday, October 3, 2013 , after the "Official Opening" and "What is YOUTHPASS" presentation , there were held a conference and Photo Presentation by Russia “Museums of Moscow and Youth” & Presentation of Russian Museums. 

Afterwards the youth form Russia leaned their coevals from Greece and Romania ,  how to cook pelmeni , blini , and russian salad (russian traditional cuisine workshop ). The traditional dances performance stoled the limelight , so russian participant learned youth from the other countries some steps of russian traditional dances. 

PHOTOS OF THE RUSSIAN CULTURAL EVENING

What is YOUTHPASS

What is YOUTHPASS Certificate Presentation (03/10/2013)

SLIDE OF THE PRESENTATION

What is Youthpass Presentation from unescop

Official Opening

Today Thursday, October 3, 2013 the Official Opening of the Programme started with a warm welcome and indroduction by the presidents of the involved organizations , specifically by:

- Mr. Ioannis Maronitis , President of Club for UNESCO of the Department of Piraeus and Islands

- Mr. Sergey Gogolev , President of Youth UNESCO Club UNITY 

- Mr. Rosca Ovidiu , President of A.C.C.S.A.L.P.C. 

Then the participants recieved welcome by local authorities :

- Mr. Alexandros Pnevmatikos , Mayor of Korinthos

- Mr. Konstantinos Logothetis , Mayor of Loutraki- St. Theodore

Before the break , the russian team made a surprise , with a traditional russian dance , for the welcome. 

Afterwords there were an introductory on the thematic issue of the museums, conference by the speakers below :

- Dr. Elena Korka , PhD in Archaeology, Athens National University, MA in History and Archaeology, University of La Verne ,Director of the SERVICE FOR ANTIQUARIES AND PRIVATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS OF THE GREEK MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND SPORTS, The role of museums from past to future. Synergies and benefits in regard to the return of cultural goods

- Dr. Emmanuel Mikrogiannakis , Professor of Ancient History, University of Athens and former Dean of School of Philosophy ,The importance of museums for the future of people

- Dr. Marios Stamatakis , President of the Municipal Center for Social Policy of Korinthos , Orthopedic Doctor, University of Ioannina 

- Nikos Lois , President of the BoD of the Municipal Agency “O PROMITHEAS” for Culture , Sports and Environment , of Loutraki, How the local authority can highlights the wealth of museums within the area of municipal.

PHOTOS OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING

The Opening Ceremony closed with a symbolic interactive game named "Carpet of Communication" , which symbolizes the global international network and connection , by intercultural communication , which is a way to promote the peace and intercultural unerstandig as well as cultural diversity in the world. 

PHOTOS OF THE CARPET OF COMMUNICATION GAME

Welcome !!

Today Wednesday, October 2, 2013 , the participant from Romania , Russia and Greece , arrived to Isthmia Prime Hotel at Corinth and completed the Application Form for the Participation in the Project. Meanwhile they recieved the printed materieal for the project .

Earlier , the volunteers from Club for UNESCO of the Department of Piraeus and Islands welcome the Russian team , at the Airport Eleftherios Venizelos , with a little Surprise ; they was holding a big WELCOME banner ! The Romanian Team arrived by bus , directly to the hotel. 

Afterwords the young people meet each other at the hotel's lounge room , and then they had a welcome "Ice Breaking" Evening. 

More photos of the welcome day you can see below: