May 14
“LEARNIG FROM THE PAST LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE”
written by Natyra Nderkufitare
May 14
Voskopoja, is a very important historical and touristy centre, with beautiful nature, reach and diversified environment, combining historical – cultural values and beautiful attractive landscape, with qualitative tourism services, strengthening each-other toward creation of a unique potential.
written by Natyra Nderkufitare
May 14
“Transborder Wildlife Association” , organized in Voskopoja the first work group meeting, in accordance with the program developed under Green Agenda (second phase), 06.05.2008, 10 a clock.The Mayor of Voskopoja Commune took part in this meeting. The meeting started with the introduction of 4 work group members, established during the first phase. At beginning the work plan and the future steps were presented.
The topics discussed in the meeting are:-
Review of the previews activities-
Work Plan approval-
What is the vision?
Exercise for the vision identification and sustainable environment development in the future 5 years in Voskopoja Commune.-
Vision formulation for Voskopoja Commune.-
Preparation of the detailed action plan for the well the work groups functioning.-
Election of the work group leaders.The visioning exercise was developed by each group:
Historical values group:
1. Improving/maintenance of cultural/historical values
2. Preservation of tradition
3. Handicrafts: handworks, carpets, stone and wood works etc.
Natural values group:
1. Reach and diversified natural environment, with protected forestry surfaces.
2. Improving and protecting the traditional urban development and cultural monuments. There is an engagement for the protection of churches and old bridges,
3. Virgin nature plenty of water and green areas.
Agriculture and life stock group
1. The special values of agriculture productions are accepted by the market.
2. Life stock products are improved and well known for their quality and quantity.
Tourism group:
1. Voskopoja attracts a big number of tourists because of the culture and history and wonderful landscape
2. Voskpoja fulfills the conditions of a mountain tourism destination.
During a common workshop, the work groups agreed on the following vision: Voskopoja, is a very important a historical and touristy centre, with reach and diversified environment, combining historical – cultural values and beautiful attractive landscape, with qualitative tourism services, strengthening each-other toward creation of a unique potential.
The participants proposed and approved also the slogan of Green Agenda:“Learning for the past let’s build the future”
written by Natyra Nderkufitare
May 09
Short History on Voskopoja where Gren Agenda is implementing
Voskopoja (Moskopulos) village is the center of Voskopoja. It is located on the west of Korca City, 18 km away from it, situated on a beautiful plain about 1200 m above the sea level.
You would be highly impressed by its majestic temples, and naturally would become aware that you are living through the history of the Albanian art and culture.
Voskopoja is carrying on itself numerous cultural strata, civilizations and ethnic groups. It has been the cultural hearth throughout Balkan.
During its blooming period in the 17-th century, Voskopoja must have had about 20.000 – 30.000 inhabitants. In 1730 the first printing establishment was set up. In 1741 the school “New Academy” was founded and recorded in the city codex. It is worth mentioning the rich library of the city. The numerous basilicas of the 22 churches were the precious treasures of Voskopoja.
The 18- the century marks the flourishing and the falling of Voskopoja city as an economic center with temples and educational institutions very rare for the time.
The economical, social, educational and cultural traditions of Voskopoja as well as its beautiful nature make it a genuine (real) historic center. It maintains a cultural and natural heritage with special values, not only in Albania but even abroad.
written by Natyra Nderkufitare
