“EUROPEAN GAMES FROM THE CHILDHOOD”: Living History Through Our Photo Exhibitions
The project features three large-scale photo exhibitions held at strategic locations across Bulgaria, Italy, and Türkiye. These displays showcase 90 large-scale photographs, featuring rare black-and-white and color images of games played over the last 100 years. The exhibitions open one week before the main sporting events and remain on display for a week after, offering the general public a unique window into how past generations entertained, related, and grew together.
C-GAMES for the SOUL
Varna, Bulgaria
This three-day event focuses on emotional connectivity and family values through the sharing of traditional games from the past. The program transforms the urban space into an arena for 12 exciting outdoor challenges, featuring 6 authentic Bulgarian games and 3 each from the Italian and Turkish partners. Here, the emphasis is on teamwork within the family, acting as a single, unified team. Each participant receives an individual competition number to experience the thrill of a real athlete while rediscovering the meaning of the word "SOUL" through the lens of shared roots and memories.
The organization is guided by a moderator on a central stage, with participant flow managed through two dedicated registration zones at the entrance and exit. The program is further enhanced by family quizzes and interactive games focused on the history of family traditions, with special prizes awarded to the most united teams. This format demonstrates that games and laughter remain the shortest path to the heart of every family.
C-GAMES for the MIND:
Sassari, Sardinia
This three-day event focuses on intellectual challenges and logical thinking through traditional games of the past. The program transforms the urban space into an arena for 12 captivating outdoor trials, featuring 6 authentic local games from Sardinia and 3 each from the Bulgarian and Turkish partners. Here, the emphasis is on intellectual competition and strategic thinking. Each participant receives a competition number to join an organized race of the mind, where speed of thought and logical problem-solving are put to the test.
The organization is guided by a moderator on a central stage, with participant flow managed through two dedicated registration zones at the entrance and exit. The program is further enhanced by intellectual quizzes and games focused on the knowledge of each partner country, with special prizes awarded to the top strategists. This format demonstrates that knowledge and strategic thinking are at the heart of every great game.
C-GAMES for the BODY:
Kirklareli, Türkiye
The three-day event focuses on physical activity through authentic games of the past, transforming traditional movement into a modern outdoor sports challenge. The program features 12 energetic challenges, consisting of 6 local games from Türkiye and 3 each from the Bulgarian and Italian partners, focusing on physical fitness and agility.
Each participant receives an individual competition number to provide a real athletic experience and allow for accurate tracking of attendance. The organization is led by a moderator on a central stage, with participant registration managed through two dedicated zones at the entrance and exit. The program is further enhanced by themed quizzes and games related to physical health, accompanied by various prizes for the participants.
C-GAMES: Educational and Practical Program (Seminars & Workshops)
The project includes specialized side activities in three directions, aimed at applying traditional games to modern education and health. Each event combines a theoretical seminar (lectio magistralis) and a practical workshop for 50 local sports community representatives.
Varna, Bulgaria (SOUL):
The focus is on mental wellbeing and strengthening family bonds. With the participation of a BIONET psychologist, topics include emotional health, sustainable culinary heritage, and food waste reduction as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Sassari, Italy (MIND):
The program targets cognitive development and logical thinking. Sports psychology experts present methods for integrating ancient games and eco-friendly puzzles into the curricula of schools and sports clubs.
Kirklareli, Türkiye (BODY):
The emphasis is on physical fitness and obesity prevention. Conditioning experts demonstrate the role of traditional sports in sustainable health. The project’s final outcomes, the digital pin map and the “GAMES FROM THE CHILDHOOD” book, are presented here.
All activities support the EU “Healthy Lifestyle for All” initiative and the European Green Deal by promoting low-carbon family entertainment and sustainable sports development.
Project: 101183603 – C-GAMES – ERASMUS-SPORT-2024
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