Following its official launch and the successful online kick-off meeting, the CULTREK project has quickly entered its implementation phase. Over the past months, project partners have moved from strategic planning to practical collaboration, laying the foundations for the activities that will shape the project throughout the next 30 months.
A major milestone was the first in-person consortium meeting held in Asturias, Spain, where representatives of all partner organisations came together to define priorities, coordinate upcoming activities and strengthen international cooperation. Beyond the working sessions, the meeting provided an opportunity to visit local cultural heritage sites and explore examples of good practice that reflect the project’s vision of connecting culture, creativity and sustainable rural development.
During the meeting, partners reviewed the project work plan, discussed the implementation of the first work packages and agreed on common methodologies that will guide research and field activities in each participating country. These discussions established a shared understanding of the project’s objectives and ensured that activities would be implemented in a coordinated and consistent way across the consortium.
Since the kick-off meeting, work has continued at both international and local levels. Partners have begun preparing field activities, identifying local stakeholders and refining the research methodology that will support the documentation and interpretation of rural cultural heritage within the project’s pilot areas. These preparatory activities represent an important step towards engaging local communities in the next phase of the project.
At the same time, significant progress has been achieved in communication and dissemination. The official CULTREK website is now online, providing information about the project, its objectives, partnership and ongoing activities. Dedicated communication channels have also been established on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, creating a strong digital presence that will enable regular communication with stakeholders and the wider public throughout the project.
The launch of these platforms marks an important milestone for Work Package 6, ensuring that project news, photographs, videos and results will be openly accessible while encouraging dialogue with communities interested in culture, creativity and rural development.
As CULTREK continues to progress, the consortium is preparing for the next phase of implementation, which includes field research, stakeholder engagement and the collection of cultural heritage data in the pilot regions. These activities will form the basis for future artistic collaborations, educational initiatives and innovative approaches to safeguarding and promoting Europe’s rural cultural heritage.
The project has successfully moved from planning to action, and this is only the beginning. Over the coming months, CULTREK will continue sharing updates, stories and results that demonstrate how international cooperation can contribute to preserving cultural heritage while creating new opportunities for rural communities across Europe.
We invite everyone interested in culture, heritage and creativity to follow the project’s journey and stay connected through our official communication channels.
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