The
Confédération Européenne des Fêtes et Manifestations Historiques
(C.E.F.M.H.) was established on November 17th 2004 in Strasbourg. This new
structure replaced the former Fédération Européenne des Fêtes et
Manifestations Historiques (F.E.F.M.H.) founded in 1992 in Beauvais,
France.
Its main
activities are to promote and publicize historic pageants and festivals
throughout Europe. Its aims are to further knowledge of European history and
its cultural value among Europe’s peoples.
In
addition, the CEFMH assists its members by disseminating information to
national associations and associated cities. It acts as an agent for
historical groups individuals and young people in particular involved in
historical festivals and events across Europe. It maintains contact with the
media and lobbies members of the European Parliament as well as the European
Commission in Brussels.
The CEFMH
was born out of the need to look beyond country borders and to elicit
interest among Europeans in the more than 1.000 historic festivals and
events which take place throughout Europe. |