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[Découvrez l'Alliance CIVIS ](https://civis.eu/fr/discover-civis-alliance) 2. [Notre travail ](https://civis.eu/fr/discover-civis-alliance/our-work) 3. [Open Labs & Engagement civique ](https://civis.eu/fr/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) 4. EUROTALES- Building a Museum Laboratory of the Voices of Europe EUROTALES- Building a Museum Laboratory of the Voices of Europe ================================================================= EUROTALES is an experimental *Museum of the Voices of Europe* based at Sapienza Università di Roma that explores and documents Europe’s linguistic heritage, involving also the University of Bucharest, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, University of Sfax, and Université Hassan II de Casablanca. The project brings together students, researchers, and local communities to collect linguistic biographies, oral traditions, and traces of languages embedded in everyday life, such as place names, inscriptions, and dialects. Through participatory research, workshops, and fieldwork across several European and Mediterranean regions, participants contribute data that feed into a digital and physical “diffuse museum” dedicated to Europe’s multilingual cultures. The project highlights both widely spoken and lesser-used languages, giving visibility to linguistic diversity often overlooked in public discourse. By combining community engagement, co-creation, and public exhibitions, EUROTALES promotes awareness of multilingual heritage, strengthens intercultural dialogue, and encourages citizens to actively participate in recognizing and preserving the linguistic diversity that shapes European cultural identities. Main Beneficiaries & Social Impact --------------------------------------- ### Main Beneficiaries The project involves **university students, researchers, schools, cultural institutions, and the general public** across Europe and the Mediterranean. Students participate in **research training, fieldwork, and workshops**, collecting linguistic biographies within their communities (family members, elders, schools). Citizens contribute through **questionnaires, participatory research activities, museum events, and online interaction with the EUROTALES platform**. ### Social Impact The project promotes **awareness of Europe’s linguistic diversity and cultural heritage**, while giving visibility to **minority, dialectal, and lesser-used languages**. Participants gain **research skills, intercultural awareness, and opportunities for collaboration**, while communities benefit from the **recognition and valorization of their linguistic identities**. The initiative contributes to **social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and public awareness**, encouraging citizens and institutions to reflect on the importance of multilingualism and linguistic heritage in European societies. Core Methodology ------------------ Participatory research combining fieldwork, co-creation workshops, and community engagement. Students and citizens collect linguistic biographies and cultural traces which contribute to a participatory exhibition and digital museum documenting Europe’s linguistic heritage. Events in the Project ---------------------- **Event Name** **Dates** **Location** **Description** Bucharest workshop 16-17 December 2025 Bucharest, Romania Sfax workshop 7-9 February 2026 Sfax, Tunisia Final 4-day event (project conclusion) 18-22 May 2026 -Rome, Italy Public event presenting students’ research through exhibitions, seminars, cultural activities, and multilingual performances involving universities, schools, and cultural institutions. Partners --------- **Partner Name** **Type** **Bio** Nadia Cannata Academic Full professor of Italian Linguistics and Philology at Sapienza, Rome Maia Gahtan Academic Mazian Leyla Academic Full professor and Head Department of History at the Faculty of Letters and Humanities Ben M'sik/ Hassan II University of Casablanca Mokni Salem Academic Associate professor Utale Roxana Academic Full professor Lorenzo Bartoli Academic Associate professor of General linguistic in UAM. Museo dell’Altro e dell’Altrove Stakeholders A museum dedicated to contemporary and outsider art, celebrating creativity beyond traditional boundaries. It features works by self-taught artists and immersive installations, creating a dialogue between cultures, imagination, and alternative worlds. [Museo della Memoria](https://lnx.muvmatera.it/) Stakeholders A unique virtual museum celebrating the collective memory of Matera. Through an extensive online archive of photographs, audio, and video stories, it preserves and shares the cultural history and identity of the city and its people [House of Languages](https://valodumaja.lv/en/%E2%80%82) Stakeholders A vibrant cultural and linguistic hub celebrating the diversity of languages. Visitors can explore multilingual books, attend workshops and events, and engage with interactive exhibits that highlight the role of language in society and culture. [Espaci Occitan](http://www.espaci-occitan.org/) Stakeholders A cultural hub and educational centre dedicated to Occitan language and culture in the Maira Valley. It houses the Sòn de Lenga sound museum, a multimedia path through the history, literature, music, and traditions of the Occitan‑speaking world, and offers resources like a library, linguistic services, workshops, courses, and cultural events that celebrate the heritage of the Occitan valleys. Iunior International Institute di Roma School I.C. 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