PROGRAMME
23 APRIL 2015 FIELD TRIP
All dayWelcome of participants to Sassari
Departure of field trip to visit Sardinian sacred landscapes
Lunch
Traditional Sardinian food at an agritourism farm
Short session of presentations from a variety of European experts working on sacred landscapes
Late afternoon
Event closure and return to Sassari
24 APRIL 2015 CONFERENCE
Morning
Opening of the Conference in the Aula Magna of the University of Sassari, with welcome by local authorities
Tribute to Prof Oliver Rackham
Keynote speakers: Maguelonne Dejeant-Pons, European Landscape Convention, Council of Europe; Gloria Pungetti, University of Cambridge UK
ECSLAND Project research on the history, characterisation, identity, archaeology and architecture of European sacred landscapes, by academics of the Universities of Cambridge, New Lisbon and Sassari
Afternoon
Presentations on European sacred landscapes from the ECSLAND network
Spiritual Circle: debate on sacred landscapes with religious representatives from the Anglican Church, the Franciscan Order and others
Young Circle: videos and case studies on sacred landscape by young researchers
ECSLAND Travelling Exhibition with performance of the University of Sassari Choir
Evening
Gala dinner with traditional food and sacred songs
