- The Deputy Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis (Photo: Eurokinissi )
"During the difficult years of occupation, Sikelianos revolutionized the Greece over the coffin of Kosti Palama. During the difficult years of culture was the driver and the helper of the Greek people. We're people poets, philosophers, Traders, travelers and if needed warriors, "said Mr. Ξυδάκης, Noting:
"Even under pressure, even under the weight of a large historical necessity, We now have the opportunity to see things from the beginning and to give a new impetus. Xanapianoyme thread of the suspended spring 60s, the famous ' Lost Spring’ stratis Tsirkas. We aspire to we are all part of spring 2015. This comes, This started, and to live as protagonists, with joy and with responsibility, to write the story of our generation. Culture is the vehicle for this new era».
Mr. Xydakis has pledged that the Ministry's operating model will be based on the principles of transparency and meritocracy, but also in respect of freedom of expression of the intellectual and artistic forces in the country. "Our Basic premise is the public nature of cultural heritage, their mnimoniakoys without compulsions for divestment of public property and to reduce the protection of cultural heritage, "said.
"Our primary goal" continued "is forming a cultural identity with timelessness and authenticity, a cultural identity capable of inspiring confidence and dynamism to the citizens, to bring all the self-awareness of a people's history, as is the Greek, but to be perverted or the yperanaplirwsi, nor to the disadvantage. Our goal is an identity that will include originality and Temperance, creativity, inventing, but not consumerism and greed, the tedium of fashion and of ephemeral life style».
Describing the next steps of the Ministry, Mr. Xydakis referred to the exploitation of the resources of the ESPA, to solve the structural problems arising from the implementation of the new Statute of the Ministry of, While announcing the establishment of objective criteria, "the appointment" meritocracy and impartiality of its members The Central Archaeological Council and of the Modern Monuments Council.
At The Same Time, announced the drafting of policy with emphasis on Extrovert cultural diplomacy, for strengthening the country. Under this policy is, as said, and the engraving of structured national policy for the return of the Parthenon marbles and other antiquities that are illegally abroad.
Especially in the area of cultural heritage Mr. Xydakis announced, inter alia, the routed projects continued protection and promotion of archaeological sites, την reformation of archaeological resources and Expropriations Fund in order to become the "locomotive" of the Ministry of production, but and completion of the archaeological Register -work with an essential developmental character, but pending for years.
"The central point on the exploitation of cultural heritage, but also to its interface with the production of primary wealth is the reshaping of archaeological resources and Expropriations Fund ' said Mr. Xydakis and at this point I referred to "infinite possibilities to develop innovative products" through digital technology, rationalisation of pwlitiriwn, the institutionalisation and expansion of e-ticket, but with the creation of online shops for selling products.
"The archaeological receipts Fund can easily multiply revenues, banded, and become the productive engine of the Ministry of culture underlined.
"Beyond the legacy, We are seeking to open up the fan of contemporary creation, because we believe that this place has powers beyond the glory and kleos past and has much to say, especially in this critical period, "he added, referring to the activities of the Ministry for the strengthening of modern civilisation.
In this context Mr. Xydakis announced the effort upgrading of existing sites, "utilizing all inactive stock», While at the same time, with the decentralisation of contemporary culture, I attempted the creation of infrastructures and networks that will facilitate the work of young artists.
Mr. Xydakis has pledged, also, for the support of all institutions of national importance, like the National Theatre, the National Opera and the Greek Film Center, While heralded the "extroversion" national strategy with the aim of disseminating the international environment of the cultural wealth generated.
With regard to the the cultural interface with the employment, Mr. Xydakis underlined that culture is internationally one of the basic activities of generation wealth with "prestige, scope and duration "that can support high employment.
For this reason we will strengthen employment in the areas of execution of projects with direct labour, but in areas with direct relation to culture, e.g.. the tourism sector, While I get the close cooperation with the Ministry of labour, to find new solutions to stimulate labor.
As to the linking culture with education, Mr. Xydakis announced the Ministry's cooperation with the General Secretariat for research to develop innovative programmes for innovative cultural products.
"We will use the rich experience of researchers and technologists for channelling resources of the new NSRF in projects on culture and creative entrepreneurship ' highlighted.
Anna Andira
Newsroom DOL
