Interpretation – Themes for the Routes Interpretative Trails on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Varna, 13 – 15 September 2013

Interpretation - principles Enjoyable Relevant Organised Thematic Reaching visitors through different learning styles

Themes and topics People may quickly forget facts and figures but they will remember elements of a presentation based on a theme. A theme is the main message of the story you are telling. Themes provoke visitors to think and wonder, and these are first steps to changes in attitudes and behaviour.

Topics and themes Route 1 Topic: Remains and legends from the past Theme: The sea bays have always attracted inhabitants that leave behind monuments and legends. They tell a dramatic story of the human migration, territorial conquests, rise and fall of states and empires, in which we can make a parallel to our contemporary developments.

Route 1 Establishment and training of sectoral teams for interpretative trails - design, develop and promote 4 interpretative trails – Yailata, Kaliakra-Bolata, Varvara, Kalovo-Zabernovo -Regional workshop - international sectoral teams

Group of Activities 2 Trails establishment Guide production – Footprints on the Coast, Interpetation Guidebook Summer school for interpreters – 14 – 15 June 2013

Group of Activities 2

Group of Activities 3 Logo, slogan, website, products,boards

Group of Activities 4 Management Coordination Joint planning and steering – notifications, modifications, 2 addenda Cooperation with partners and associates

Current conference - Exchange of experience in the design, management and promotion of interpretative trails - Interpretation: practice of designing thematic stories - Presentation of trails – poster session - Field trip to an existing interpretative trail - Yailata

Results and achievements

The Inter Trails Project Increased popularity and awareness of natural and cultural assets in the Black Sea region Reinforced cross-border co-operation Opportunities for development for the local communities Maintenance of infrastructure from local authorities and nature park administrations Follow up and update of THANK YOU!