Development of cultural and tourism programs in Phocis

The Ministry of Culture, the Region of Central Greece, the municipalities of Delphi and Doris, as well as the Network for Tourism and Culture in Phocis "Delphi Network", have signed a program agreement for the project entitled: Development of Cultural and Tourism Programs in Phocis with an emphasis on Cultural Tourism - Support for Activities Relating to Culture, Arts and Tourism in the Area of ​​the Municipalities of Delphi and Doris.

Specifically, the project concerns a set of activities in the field of science, letters, and arts with the aim of highlighting, promoting, and improving the attractiveness and sustainable management of the cultural and tourist products of the urban area of ​​the Municipalities of Delphi and Doris.

Within the framework of the project, the municipality of Delphi grants, among others, the operation of the following museum and exhibition spaces, with their sales outlets: The Municipal Gallery "Spyros Papaloukas" in Amfissa, The Museum of the Greek Revolution - Panourgia House, in Amfissa, the Naval - Historical Museum of Galaxidi in Galaxidi, the Museum of Delphic Festivals - Angelos Sikelianos House in Delphi, the Ethnological - Folklore Museum of Chrissos (Collection of Elias E. Daradimos) in Chrissos, the Museum of Bishop Isaiah of Salona in Desfina, as well as the Museum of Athanasios Diakos in Athanasios Diakos.

Furthermore, the Municipality of Delphi will be able to provide any appropriate Municipal personnel to enhance the operation of these museum spaces, while supporting important cultural events, such as the Delphi Festival and the “Fokika” events. Furthermore, the Municipality of Delphi also undertakes to grant the operation of the Amfissa Art Workshop.

For its part, the Municipality of Dorida undertakes, among other things, the concession of the operation of its historical and folklore museum and other exhibition spaces, as well as the support of tourism promotion activities, such as the promotion and operation of exhibition spaces.

The Region of Central Greece undertakes the execution of important cultural events, which are extroverted and can, if organized and promoted properly, contribute significantly to the tourism and general development of the region, such as the Delphi Festival.

‘As regards the Network for Culture and Tourism in Phocis “Delphi Network”, as the implementing body according to the Program Agreement, it undertakes, among other things, the operation of museum spaces and exhibitions throughout the year, the organization of cultural events, the Delphi Festival during the months of June, July and August, an art workshop, tourist promotion and book publications.

Finally, the role of the Ministry of Culture concerns the general assistance, encouragement, and advisory support of the contracting parties and the project of developing culture and cultural tourism in Phocis.

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