Carpathian Sheep Transhumance 2013 is a project of traditional movement of the proffessional shepherds with 300 sheep through the Carpathians,

which is organised to celebrate historical transhumance of the Vlach shepherds, which in the past led to the settlement of the mountain area and the creation of a common pastoral culture in the Carpathians.

Time of the project: from 11th May till 14th September 2013

Route: mountain areas of the Carpathian countries – aprox.1400 km Romania - Ukraine - Poland - Slovakia - Czech Republik

Main organizers:

Foundation „Pasterstwo Transhumancyjne” - Poland

and Asociatia Transhumanta - Romania

these organizations take care of the preservation of the traditional pastoralism and cultural heritage in the Carpathians.The project involves a wide  cooperation with NGOs, local governments, local  institutions, media and sponsors. Popularization of the project will be carried out also by organizing a series of cultural events and discussion panels in the regions on the route or nearby the route of the transhumance.

The main objective of the Transhumance is the international meeting of people who live and work in the Carpathians, their integration, the ability to learn and to show the cultural wealth of the inhabitants, as well as the richness and uniqueness of the nature. The priority for the project is the sustainable development of the mountain areas.

More information www.redykkarpacki.pl

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