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campaigns & conferences - Pro Patrimonio Events in Romania - 2003

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Pro Patrimonio Events in Romania - 2003

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22 September 2003 - “Conservation and Rehabilitation of the Historic Sites” seminar in Bucharest.

The seminar was organized by architect Ruxandra Iulia Stoica of Pro Patrimonio UK, the Pro Patrimonio Foundation and the Institute of Architecture “Ion Mincu”.

16 October 2003 - Presentation of the Foundation's projects at Athenee Palace Hilton Hotel in Bucharest.

The event was focused on familiarizing the diplomatic and business communities of Bucharest with the severe problems faced by the Romanian heritage and Pro Patrimonio's action.

Sherban Cantacuzino, president and founder of the Pro Patrimonio Foundation gave a lecture on the painted churches of Bukovina followed by a description of the Foundation's projects. The presentation was followed by a wine party attended by over fifty guests, including representatives of the diplomatic community Bucharest and members of the business community.

The meeting was sponsored by the Athenee Palace Hilton Hotel (they generously offered the use of the Queen Marie Hall of the hotel), the BizBash Event company (they offered the organization of the event) and Vinarte (who offered the drinks at the wine party).

	17 – 24 October 2003, student workshop at the Golescu Villa in Campulung. The workshop was organized under a UNESCO grant. Students of the University of Architecture "Ion Mincu" under the direction of French landscape architect Clément Briandet and professor Sergiu Nistor studied plans for the rehabilitation of the Golescu Villa gardens.
Also present were Serban Cantacuzino, founder-president, Maria Berza, vice president, Matei Lykiardopol, treasurer and architect of the restoration project, Caroline d'Assay, president of Pro Patrimonio France and Alexandra Chiliman.

12 December 2003, Pro Patrimonio - Christmas Concert at Lebada Hotel in Bucharest.

Christmas Carols were sung by the Stavropoleos Church Children Choir.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of the late Matei Lykyardopol, architect, member in the Council and Honorary Treasurer of the Pro Patrimonio Foundation. Sherban Cantacuzino made a short and moving speech on the activity of Matei Lykiardopol and his crucial role in the development of the Pro Patrimonio Foundation.

The Concert was followed by a reception given by Nicolae Ratiu and the Lebada Hotel. Vinarte generously offered the wine. The event was attended by over 80 persons, including representatives of the diplomatic and business community in Bucharest.

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