On Wednesday, October 28, from 16.00 – 18.00 the cultural venue Pegaza Pagalms, Kuršu 20, in Liepāja, will host a community meeting and experience exchange event organized as part of the Community Programme Neighbourliness (Kaimiņu būšana) by Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (Liepāja 2027).
The event will mark the launch of the programme’s third call, bringing together active representatives of communities, like-minded individuals, and anyone from Liepāja, Kuldīga, and South Kurzeme Municipalities who wishes to strengthen their community and establish new collaborative contacts.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about Liepāja 2027 upcoming activities, to explore what the Community Programme, to learn about mentoring opportunities, ask questions in person to the programme organisers, and to meet community representatives and thus to share experiences, gain inspiration, and brainstorm ideas for future collaboration.
“We are launching this call of the Community Programme with a networking event that brings together people who want to develop their communities, share experiences, gain new ideas, and build collaborations. As participants from previous calls have noted, it is not only ideas and resources that matter, but also people, mutual support, and the chance to learn from mentors, industry professionals, and one another. We have seen new friendships and partnerships form, as participants of the Community Programme are visiting each other and organizing joint events. This networking event is an opportunity to build these connections and uncover new possibilities for collaboration,” says Public Participation Project Coordinator Andra Strautiņa.
In the new Liepāja 2027 Community Strengthening and Support Programme cycle, special attention will be paid to cooperation among communities and the exchange of practical experiences. Programme participants will have the opportunity to take part in an idea-generation hackathon and five practical training workshops, receive individual mentoring support, and participate in community networking events. The programme will also feature a microgrant project competition, through which participants can secure funding to organize their cultural events on Europe Day – May 9, 2027.
Following the event, applications for the Liepāja 2027 Community Programme 2026./2027. will open, inviting active residents and community representatives from the Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldīga regions to join the new programme round.
At the conclusion of the event, participants will be invited to an informal networking session to connect with representatives of other communities, discuss current challenges, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for joint projects and future cooperation.
The Liepāja 2027 Community Strengthening and Support Programme Neighbourliness fosters the development of active communities, mutual collaboration, and the implementation of local initiatives, strengthening a sense of belonging and participation in the cultural life of Liepāja, the South Kurzeme Municipality, and the Kuldīga Municipality.
The project “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” is implemented by the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”, the Liepāja City Municipality, and official partners – the South Kurzeme Municipality and the Kuldīga Municipality. Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture. The Liepāja 2027 program is supported by its main partner in environmental education and sustainability, AS “CleanR Grupa”, main partner in air mobility and international communications, AS “Air Baltic Corporation”, partner in legal matters SIA “Sorainen ZAB”, land mobility partner, SIA “Lux Express Latvia”, maritime mobility and international communication partner SIA “Stena Line”. Media partners – VSIA “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs”, SIA “Žurnāls Santa”, SIA “Tvnet grupa”, AS “Kurzemes Radio”.
More information:
Foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”
Public Participation Project Coordinator
Andra Strautiņa
E-mail: andra.strautina@liepaja2027.lv
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