The Transylvania Trust Foundation warmly invites you to a community meeting taking place on 7 July 2026 at 15:30, at Bánffy Castle in Bonțida.

The event is aimed at artisans, local producers, tourism service providers, cultural heritage organisations, representatives of historic sites, public authorities and everyone interested in promoting cultural heritage and tourism in Cluj County and the wider region. Our guest speaker will be Márton Balogh, Director of the Civitas Foundation in Cluj-Napoca.

The meeting is part of the CAST – Culture trAnSforming communiTies and economies project and marks the first event in a series of five community gatherings scheduled until September 2027. The initiative aims to support the development of a pilot project at Bánffy Castle, including the creation of a gift shop showcasing high-quality local products and providing information about the area’s cultural heritage and tourism opportunities.

🕒 Programme
• 3:30–4:00 PM – Introduction to the CAST project and its activities
• 4:00–4:30 PM – Márton Balogh (Civitas Foundation): Local Products and Tourism Services as Drivers of Microregional Development
• 4:30–5:00 PM – Discussion and Q&A session

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required. You can register at the following link: https://forms.gle/XsxzSozXTxet1oJz5

The project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme, co-funded by the European Union.