On Friday, June 12, an ideas workshop for the project “(un)rest Path of Light: Aizpute story” was held at Aizpute Pilskrogs as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.
“Together with Aizpute residents and other interested participants, we generated, discussed, and developed ideas for the future community project “Aizpute Path of Light”. We are delighted by the high level of enthusiasm, creativity, and valuable suggestions. Several strong concepts and design directions emerged during the workshop and we will continue to develop them in the next phases of the project. We sincerely thank every participant for their contribution. Step by step, together we are creating a unique story of light that will illuminate Aizpute during the dark months, especially in the winter season, and reflect the creative spirit of its community!” says Zane Puisīte, representative of the Aizpute Renaissance Association.
Now that the masterclass now complete, community activities are already underway, and preparations for future events are in progress to bring the “Aizpute Path of Light” initiative to life.
The project “(un)rest Path of Light: Aizpute story” is organized by “Aizpute Renaissance Association” as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” project programme. Financed by Liepāja State City, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga municipalities, the Ministry of Culture and the State Culture Capital Foundation. The “Liepāja 2027” programme is supported by the leading partner in environmental education and sustainability AS “CleanR Grupa”, the leading partner in air traffic and international communications AS “Air Baltic Corporation”, partner in legal matters SIA “Sorainen ZAB”, partner in land traffic SIA “Lux Express Latvia”, partner in maritime traffic and international communications SIA “Stena Line”. Media partners – VSIA “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs”, SIA “TVNET GRUPA”, AS “KURZEMES RADIO”.
Zane Puisīte
Representative of “Aizpute Renaissance Association”
On the summer solstice, Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 – 18:00 a community cleanup event will take place at Polīšu Ravine in Vārme Parish, Kuldīga Municipality, as a part of the public participation projects in the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.
On Friday, June 12, from 17:00 to 18:00 everyone interested is invited to participate in an ideas workshop for the project “(un)Peaceful Path of Light: The Story of Aizpute,” which will take place at Pilskrogs, 20 Liepājas Street, Aizpute, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.
On Saturday, June 13, as part of the public engagement projects of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the first Ezerkrasts Picnic will take place – a community gathering aimed at helping neighbours get to know one another, share ideas, and jointly shape the future of the Ezerkrasts neighbourhood.