The Joint Secretariat announces the launch of the DRANICA.24 project, “Promotion of Wooden Craftsmanship as an Element of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Carpathian Euroregion: A Technical Guide to Traditional Woodworking.” The kick-off event on March 28 at the Archaeological Museum named after Prof. E. Balaguri gathered project partners, experts, and stakeholders to discuss its goals and implementation.
Project DRANICA.24 is coordinated by the Maramureș Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Romania) with partners from the Maramureș Museum (Romania), Uzhhorod National University (Ukraine), and the University of Miskolc (Hungary). It aims to enhance cross-border cooperation and preserve the woodworking traditions of the Carpathian Euroregion. Key activities include developing a technical guide, fostering knowledge transfer, and strengthening cultural ties between Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine.
The project will produce a technical guide documenting traditional woodworking tools and techniques, organize five international workshops in Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine, host one festival in Romania featuring seven woodworking masterclasses, conduct three national workshops (one per country), and provide local training sessions for 11 participants. Additionally, a project website and social media channels will be launched to promote heritage preservation, complemented by an online campaign and promotional materials on traditional craftsmanship.
DRANICA.24 will safeguard regional woodworking traditions while fostering artisan connections and cultural tourism, contributing to sustainable development in the Carpathian region.
