Mission
Τhe Institute is a Non-Government, Non-Profit Organization, which aims to support, protect, disseminate and sustainably develop local cultural heritage, understood both historically and as a set of active, continually evolving contemporary traditions. In its effort to meet these aims, the Institute:
OFFERS
an open platform for dialogue between scholars, researchers, practitioners and the local community
PROMOTES
the communication of ideas and provides a context for the development of new perspectives and practices in the fields of historical and cultural heritage and identity
CONTRIBUTES
to education and vocational training on a local and trans-local basis
ASSISTS
in the promotion and dissemination of relevant research
IS CONCERNED
with familiarizing and engaging the public in the protection, conservation and promotion of local heritage and cultural potential
COLLABORATES
with Greek as well as international scientific, technical, artistic and cultural institutions that are involved with issues of heritage, cultural identities and sustainable development