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I have been researching traditional life in the wider area of Thrace and recording related material since 1967. The 2,500 objects in the Museum’s collection date to between 1681 and the early 20th century and constitute material evidence of the social history of Thrace. Some of my research into various aspects of traditional life in Thrace (including religious life, food, and occupations) has been published in the form of the Museum display and in two books, on Thracian food and diet and on Thracian embroidery. The museum's library features over 2.000 books and is used by students and researchers. The majority of the books focus on local history and popular civilization. The materialization of the program Information society our library listings will be available through the Internet. During the period 2005-2006, the Ethnological Museum of Thrace, has intensified its systematical efforts in recording and filming places, people and traditional arts & crafts within the Greek Thracian area, in its three prefectures: Xanthi, rodopi and Evros. Upon completion of the Information Society program, in the end of 2006, we will create a portal presenting 3 museums: the Ethnological Museum of Thrace, the Museum of Weaving of the Roma in Thrilorion (Komotini) and the Ecclesiastic Museum of Alexandroupolis. The presentation will be carried out, based upon registered material from the three museums. Furthermore, in collaboration with specialized scientists, the museum is conducting research in order to create five databases concerning:
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