The Winner of the Cittaslow Best Practices Video Contest: "Journey of Felt"

We are proud to officially announce the winner of our video contest dedicated to celebrating the best practices within our international network.

After careful consideration of all the extraordinary submissions from around the world, the jury has made its decision.

First prize goes to Mehmetçik Cittaslow for their beautiful and touching video entitled "Journey of Felt - Mehmetçik Cittaslow"! 🏆

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz6-nwh6wRQ

The Winning Project

This short film flawlessly captures the essence of the Cittaslow philosophy, telling a story that unites past, present, and future through three fundamental pillars:

Sustainability and Recycling: The video illustrates a virtuous process of circular economy, showing how wool is recovered and reintroduced into the production cycle.

Promotion of Craftsmanship: It celebrates the traditional and ancient art of felt-making, an invaluable cultural heritage to be passed down to new generations.

Women's Empowerment: The project highlights the crucial role of women in the community. It is their skillful hands that transform the raw material into beautiful felt creations, empowering them as active protagonists and contributing significantly to the local household economy.

We sincerely thank all the Cittaslow towns that participated in the contest by sharing their projects. The level of excellence and dedication shown in all the submissions is living proof of the strength of our network. Let's continue to share our best practices and inspire each other!