August 1, 2025 – 18:00-18:40 – Pathways / Stone Paths / Roads – Experiencing their change through time.

The main topic of the presentation will be the historic stone paths, focusing on the importance of safeguarding them and the traditional construction techniques.

In the above context, a brief reference will be made on the overall historic road network of Epirus.

SHORT BIO: Dr. Maria Balodimou

MSc. Conservation of Monuments and Sites – KUL, Belgium

Teaching Staff – School of Architecture NTUA / Researcher

Join us either in Vitsa, Zagori, or online, for an immersive series of workshops exploring the intersection of architecture, folklore, and intangible heritage. 

Featuring distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad:

 Scheduled Talks:

• July 31, 2025 – 18:00-18:15 – “Definitions and Perspectives of Intangible Cultural Heritage” – Spyridon St. Kogkas – Co-founder & CEO at Imagine Heritage
• July 31, 2025 – 18:15-18:30 – “Kalderimi – Accessible Road” – Eleni Gazi – Past President and CEO of ELIX for 35 years. 
• August 1, 2025 – 18:00-18:40 – Pathways / Stone Paths / Roads – Experiencing their change through time. – Dr. Maria Balodimou -MSc. Conservation of Monuments and Sites – KUL, Belgium/Teaching Staff – School of Architecture NTUA / Researcher
• August 1, 2025 – 18:40-19:10 – “Participation of volunteers in actions related to the promotion and protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Greece” – Nicholas Raissis – Economist, IT Consultant, former Coordinator of the NGOs Campaign for the Constitution and Institutions, active member of the ARCHELON association
• Interactive Livestream Sessions by the University of Liverpool’s ArCHIAM Centre:
  • August 2, 2025 -18:10-18:40 – “Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development” – Matina Vrettou – Research Assistant within ArCHIAM Centre 
  • August 2, 2025 -18:50-19:20 – “Safeguarding Traditional Earth Building Crafts through Digitally Aided Knowledge Transfer” – Dr. Giamila Quattrone – Senior Lecturer at Liverpool School of Architecture and Co-Director of ArCHIAM Centre and Pasquale Larosa – Research Assistant within ArCHIAM Centre. 

These sessions will be open to local, national & international audiences, with live streaming and captioned recordings available via Imagine Heritage’s platform.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with heritage experts and participate in vibrant cultural dialogue!