In 2017, the craft of the miller was the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ first inscription on the Representative List of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. However, this craft is not unique to the Netherlands. That is why we aim to develop an international network of millers and mill societies. Therefore we bring together wind- and watermill parties from all over the world to share knowledge and skills.
On the 5th of November 2020 we organised our first international online conference. Almost 150 people participated from 26 countries. The conference was highly appreciated. The recording of the conference you can find here.
The next online conference is plannend on 25 March 2021, 3:30 pm (GMT+1).
If you would like to receive news about future activities, please send an e-mail to: craftofthemiller@molens.nl
A dictionary on the craft of the miller is available here.
Programme
25 March 2021, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (GMT+1)
Introduction
Nicole Bakker, director of De Hollandsche Molen, The Netherlands
The craft of the miller
Three countries give a presentation on the situation of aspects on the craft of the miller
Short break with film Mills all over the world
Break-out rooms with 10-15 participants to discuss how to develop the network
Short break with film Mills all over the world
Presentation results break-out rooms
Presentation Germany on the next conference
Chats and drinks (optional)
Below you can find the results of the conference of 5th November 2020
The craft of the miller in:
Belgium, presentation
United Kingdom, presentation
Canada, presentation
Poland, presentation
Netherlands, film The craft of the miller operating windmills and watermills
Speakers
The information on the speakers will soon be published
Moderator
Nicole Bakker
Director Dutch Mill Society
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
The conference is facilitated by:
