The HIGHRES project, funded by Erasmus+, aims to strengthen the capacity of rural communities to safeguard and share their intangible heritage, opening up new opportunities and helping to reduce regional disparities.
The ‘Good Practices Handbook on Identification, Participatory Management, Digital Storytelling, and Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage’ compiles ten case studies from Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, highlighting diverse approaches to using digital tools for heritage preservation. Designed as both a practical guide and a methodological resource, it offers rural communities clear examples of how digital storytelling can be applied to understand, protect, and transmit cultural traditions.
Organised into thematic chapters, the publication covers:
- Multimedia storytelling and immersive experiences
- Community engagement and collaborative art
- Digital tools for accessibility and engagement
- Revitalising traditional practices
- Rural development and cultural integration
Aimed at community leaders, cultural practitioners, policymakers, and others involved in heritage safeguarding, the handbook demonstrates how digital storytelling can support social cohesion, economic growth, and cultural integration in rural contexts. It provides practical insights into making intangible cultural heritage more resilient across Europe.
