It is exciting to see more and more projects related to dry stone masonry in the Aegean being organised, giving us the chance to visit new places, meet new groups of people and join new initiatives, always with the common element of the love towards the land and its tradition.
During the first weekend of April 2024, we had the opportunity to participate in the Dry Stone School which was organised by the team of “Petra Tilos” on the beautiful island of Tilos in the Dodecanese. The project lasted 10 days in total and included dry stone restoration works, documentary screenings and lectures. According to the organisers, it was a celebration of getting together, learning and entertainment, the events of which were co-designed and co-realised through the weekly meetings, open to the public, which “Petra Tilos” held from January to March 2024.
The Mitato of Amorgos travelled to Tilos following the invitation of the organisers and presented the similar projects that have been completed on the island of Amorgos. Our team also attended the practical section of the school, on the path towards Mikro Chorio, during the last two days of the apprenticeship, where local masons helped the participants, younger and older, to restore the dry stone walls along the path.The beautiful weather and the blossoming spring nature embraced the project and enhanced the already warm ambience in the field, where we shared knowledge, treats and music.
We wish the newly founded team of “Petra Tilos” all the best for their beautiful work towards the preservation of the very special island of Tilos.
+ The documentary series created as part of the project is available here.
Dry Stone Workshop “The Amorgian Craftsmanship” 11 - 15 October 2021
We are happy to announce the Dry Stone Workshop “The Amorgian Craftsmanship”, organized by the Mitato of Amorgos from 11 to 15 October 2021 on Amorgos.
The purpose of the project is to promote dry stone masonry through the experience of local craftsmen, the passing of knowledge to the younger generation of professionals (builders, producers etc) and the presentation of the craft to a wider audience, emphasizing on pupils and youth...
Participation in the Social Dynamo empowerment program of Bodossaki Foundation
We are very proud and happy that The Mitato of Amorgos has been selected among the 44 environmental organizations to participate in the Empowerment Program of the Social Dynamo initiative of Bodossaki Foundation.
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On 28 February 2021, a beautiful sunny day and as a farewell to winter, we organized the clearing of path number 2, between Chora and Katapola.
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Continuing our path clearing works, the Mitato of Amorgos completed clearing of marked path 8 of the cultural route network of Amorgos...
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The Mitato of Amorgos has localized and recorded the old path connecting the area of...
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