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OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE RESTORATION OF HABAB FOUNTAINS
Noyan Tapan
www.nt.am
17.08.2011
(Noyan Tapan - 17.08.2011) In 2011, Hrant Dink Foundation will be
organising various activities involving young people and children
during the restoration work of the fountains, which are under the
ownership of Halil Beyler and Rufekası Beyler Foundation and
located in Ekinözu (Habab) village in Kovancılar district of
Elazıg province.
Habab is the village where Lawyer Fethiye Cetin's grandmother lived
as narrated in her novel "My Grandmother".
"Habab fountains" to be restored under the project are authentic
examples of multy vein fountains architecture of Armenians of
Anatolia. The foundations, which are still being used actively
by villagers despite their unfavourable conditions in terms of
sanitation and safety, are still standing today. Once the fountains
are properly restored by use of appropriate techniques, they will
be able to reflect the inherent characteristics of their time to the
future and will contribute to the continuity of culture. The Ministry
of Culture of the Republic of Turkey is providing financial support
for fountains' restoration.
The project does not limit the restoration work to a mere construction,
but it rather aims at creating a model for coming to terms with the
past through involving young people and the elderly, the inhabitants
of the village, the architects and the restoration team as well as
project partners. To this end, we would like to see the participation
of young people from Turkey and abroad in this endeavour.
In the course of Habab fountains' restoration, young people will be
living in the village for at least two weeks in sequence. During their
stay, young people will take part in the restoration effort and will
also get engaged in oral history workshops with the local people,
will take part in various workshops with young people and children,
will organize activities on cuisine, daily life, music, literature,
history, architecture, environment and similar topics.
Daily Programme:
- 3 days a week, 6 hours per day (from 8:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to
17:00) participants will join the restoration work.
- 3 days a week, each participant will take part in social activities.
- Each participant will be responsible for the kitschen work once
a week.
- Each participant will have a day off once a week.
- Dailiy programmes can be adjusted according to the need of
participants.
The travel costs of young people will be partially covered by Hrant
Dink Foundation, whereas accommodation and daily subsistence costs
will be fully covered.
Requirements for Participation:
- Participants must 18 years of age
- Participants must commit themselves to spend at least two weeks in
Habab village
- Participants are expected to take part in the restoration work and
social activities to be identified in the daily events calendar.
Documents Requested from Participants:
- One filled in copy of the attached participation form
- Photograph
- A copy of ID card or passport
- A copy of private health insurance and personal accident insurance
which covers the entire duration of stay in Habab village
For further information:
Zeynep TaÅ~_kın
[email protected]
[email protected]
International Hrant Dink Foundation
Halaskargazi Cad. Sebat Apt. No: 74/1
34371 Osmanbey - Sisli Istanbul
Phone: + 90 212 240 33 61 - 62
Fax: + 90 212 240 33 94
www.hrantdink.org
Noyan Tapan
www.nt.am
17.08.2011
(Noyan Tapan - 17.08.2011) In 2011, Hrant Dink Foundation will be
organising various activities involving young people and children
during the restoration work of the fountains, which are under the
ownership of Halil Beyler and Rufekası Beyler Foundation and
located in Ekinözu (Habab) village in Kovancılar district of
Elazıg province.
Habab is the village where Lawyer Fethiye Cetin's grandmother lived
as narrated in her novel "My Grandmother".
"Habab fountains" to be restored under the project are authentic
examples of multy vein fountains architecture of Armenians of
Anatolia. The foundations, which are still being used actively
by villagers despite their unfavourable conditions in terms of
sanitation and safety, are still standing today. Once the fountains
are properly restored by use of appropriate techniques, they will
be able to reflect the inherent characteristics of their time to the
future and will contribute to the continuity of culture. The Ministry
of Culture of the Republic of Turkey is providing financial support
for fountains' restoration.
The project does not limit the restoration work to a mere construction,
but it rather aims at creating a model for coming to terms with the
past through involving young people and the elderly, the inhabitants
of the village, the architects and the restoration team as well as
project partners. To this end, we would like to see the participation
of young people from Turkey and abroad in this endeavour.
In the course of Habab fountains' restoration, young people will be
living in the village for at least two weeks in sequence. During their
stay, young people will take part in the restoration effort and will
also get engaged in oral history workshops with the local people,
will take part in various workshops with young people and children,
will organize activities on cuisine, daily life, music, literature,
history, architecture, environment and similar topics.
Daily Programme:
- 3 days a week, 6 hours per day (from 8:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to
17:00) participants will join the restoration work.
- 3 days a week, each participant will take part in social activities.
- Each participant will be responsible for the kitschen work once
a week.
- Each participant will have a day off once a week.
- Dailiy programmes can be adjusted according to the need of
participants.
The travel costs of young people will be partially covered by Hrant
Dink Foundation, whereas accommodation and daily subsistence costs
will be fully covered.
Requirements for Participation:
- Participants must 18 years of age
- Participants must commit themselves to spend at least two weeks in
Habab village
- Participants are expected to take part in the restoration work and
social activities to be identified in the daily events calendar.
Documents Requested from Participants:
- One filled in copy of the attached participation form
- Photograph
- A copy of ID card or passport
- A copy of private health insurance and personal accident insurance
which covers the entire duration of stay in Habab village
For further information:
Zeynep TaÅ~_kın
[email protected]
[email protected]
International Hrant Dink Foundation
Halaskargazi Cad. Sebat Apt. No: 74/1
34371 Osmanbey - Sisli Istanbul
Phone: + 90 212 240 33 61 - 62
Fax: + 90 212 240 33 94
www.hrantdink.org