What is the impact of festivals on re-invigorating remote regions and what is the effect on artistic production creating and working as an artists in these regions?

Topics explored and researched during the visit

  • Models of small community development
  • Revitalizing strategies for rural regions vs. urban distric
  • Revitalizing strategies for rural regions vs. urban districts
  • Similar challenges and possible solutions for remote areas and cities
  • International exchange as a revitalizing method
  • Engagement with local communities and business
  • Art and festivals as tool of social change and democracy
  • Spaces of belonging
  • Connection of ‘common spaces’
  • Strengthening international relations between regions with similar challenges.

Led by the love, the solidarity and humanity of the community, Giortes Rokkas inspired us and make us part of a supportive network of festivals, artists and human beings.