FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Greece
Address
Tyrnavos 0Country
City
TyrnavosProvince
Tyrnavos LarisaMobile Phone
+306934634268Telephone
+306934634268E-Mail (2)
gproikos@yahoo.comWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1999Contact Person1
Mr Giorgos ProikosJob Title 1
PresidentContact Person 2
Mr Giorgos ProikosOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Heritage, International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
The association was established in 1999 in Tyrnavos. The purposes of the Association are:
Cultivating cultural ideas and values among its members and the city's residents.
Discovery, collection, and processing of folklore, historical, and cultural elements for the preservation of cultural heritage and their promotion through intellectual, artistic, and recreational events
Strengthening of relationships among the members of the Association and the creation of mutual assistance and solidarity between them and the residents of the city.
The preservation and protection of the natural environment, as well as efforts and actions for the implementation of projects of public benefit for the members of the Association, the Authorities, or any other relevant body.
Cooperation with the Municipality of Tyrnavos, with local associations and organizations, with similar associations and clubs from other cities in the country, as well as from other countries.
The Association consists of two main sections (Dance and Choir), which have included hundreds of our fellow citizens as active members over the years. Additionally, five more sections (Artistic, Cultural, Nature-Loving, Excursion, and Theatrical) have been operating or have operated at various times.
Throughout its existence, the Association has organized numerous activities and events, making it a key pillar of cultural production in the region. Indicatively, it organizes two annual festivals (Dance and Choir), choral concerts and dance performances, participates in various festivals in Greece and abroad, takes part in tree planting and other nature-related activities, organizes excursions, revives local traditions, participates in voluntary blood donations, presents theatrical performances (in its early years), honors members and other distinguished individuals, and organizes lectures
Mission and Objectives
Cultivating cultural ideas and values among its members and the city's residents.
Discovery, collection, and processing of folklore, historical, and cultural elements for the preservation of cultural heritage and their promotion through intellectual, artistic, and recreational events
Strengthening of relationships among the members of the Association and the creation of mutual assistance and solidarity between them and the residents of the city.
The preservation and protection of the natural environment, as well as efforts and actions for the implementation of projects of public benefit for the members of the Association, the Authorities, or any other relevant body.
Cooperation with the Municipality of Tyrnavos, with local associations and organizations, with similar associations and clubs from other cities in the country, as well as from other countries.
Main Projects / Activities
Organising of Interanational Choral Festival every December
Organising of International Folk Dance Festival every June
Participating in festivals in Greece and abroad
Participating in the Carnival Events of the city of Tyrnavos (the carnival here is very famous)
Organising concerts, lectures etc
It also has the following groups
Folk dance groups of all ages (children, youth and adults)
Mixed Adult Choir
Children Choir
Folk Choir
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
1. Organizing local and Mediterranean mettings and gathering
2. Organising Intercultural Events
3 Organising Mediterranean Internatioanal Festivals
4. Fostering cross border collaboration
5. Participating in events organised by other members
6. Participating in ALF call for Projects and Grants
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
1. Open the horizons of the association via Networking
2. Open a Mediterranean dialogue through culture
3. Accessing Alf funding and Alf Resources
4. Contributing to Alf with our ideas, initiatives and activities
5. Find new partners for projects and festivals
6. Generally because of our keen interest for Mediteranean Culture