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Name of agency responsible for the implementation of the policy/measure:
Belarusian Committee of ICOMOS
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
https://festguides.by
Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
Fest Ekskursavodau is a youth initiative aimed at the development of cultural tourism in Belarus. The fest is annually held in April to celebrate the International Day of Monuments and Sites. A few people who care about history decided to hold it in 2009, time went on and every year it expanded and was of great interest to visitors. Nine festivals have already passed, and more than a thousand participants took part in them, hundreds of interesting multifaceted excursions were held. So far, the festival has attracted regular visitors and many fans. They call it "Guided holidays".
This is a completely volunteer initiative, and all the Festival excursions are free for participants. During the festival, you can take part in unique author tours throughout the country. The festival offers special excursions with special audio and tactile models for visually and hearing-impaired people.
Does it specifically target young people?:
YES
Does the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) support the implementation of the policy/measure?:
NO
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
1) the involvement of a large number of people of different ages, various social spheres, in the process of studying Belarusian history, culture and the important urban spaces;
2) promoting the national and local identitie;
3) formation of “heritage communities” and the influence on local authorities’ policy on the protection of cultural heritage;
4) promoting the creative activity of people and the cohesion of local communitie;
5) development of public-private partnerships, intercultural and intersectoral dialogue.
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
The data is not available
Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
Name of partner:
Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus
Type of entity:
Public Sector
Name of partner:
Local municipalities
Type of entity:
Public Sector
Name of partner:
Belarusian Internet portal "Tut.bu"
Type of entity:
Private Sector