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| Mesta central square (Livadi) |
Geographical isolation has kept this village far from many of the influences of modern urban life, as can be clearly seen, for example, in its architecture: Mesta is nowadays maybe the only still inhabited medieval castle-village in Greece, with a small, but economically active population. The cultural heritage of the area, with features unique in Greece and the world (medieval architecture, cultivation of mastic, rich traditions, et al.), and its strategic position in the Aegean Archipelago leave ample space for innovative initiatives for sustainable rural development - which however are still almost non-existent due to the lack of local social capital, a lack indeed of informed citizens.
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| View of Mesta |
The local Learning and Culture Association of Mesta has practically responded to this deficiency through visionary planning and concrete lifelong learning initiatives for local people of all ages.
One of the major visions and current projects of the Association is the transformation of the old school building of the village into a Rural Learning Hub, a place promoting an innovation culture in the community, offering opportunities for lifelong learning, creativity and expression to all villagers, and particularly to the young generations. It is this traditional school building, in idyllic Mediterranean rural settings, that will host the events.
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