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Participants in the Liepāja 2027 youth programme explore cultural sites in the lands of (un)rest

On Saturday, 22 November, the second meeting of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme took place. During the visit, participants explored the Kuldīga Museum and the cultural space “Brīvības Osta” in Aizpute to learn about the stories, daily life, and challenges of these places.

22. November, 2025
Plaša auditorija ar dažādu jomu profesionāļiem sēž zālē un klausās konferences runātāju, kura stāv uz skatuves pie prezentācijas ekrāna ar uzrakstu “Kultūra vieno vai šķiro?”. Zāle ir izgaismota ar siltu, sarkanu scenogrāfijas apgaismojumu, kas veido dinamisku fonu. Uz skatuves atrodas mikrofons, dizaina elementi un tulkošanas ekrāns labajā pusē. Klausītāji aktīvi seko līdzi prezentācijai, daļai pierakstot. Atmosfēra ir profesionāla, dinamiska un vērsta uz kultūras tēmas izvērtēšanu sabiedrībā.

One in four Liepāja residents is involved in preparations for Liepāja as European Capital of Culture

A quarter of Liepāja residents – 25% – are involved in preparations for Liepāja as European Capital of Culture, according to the latest population survey carried out this autumn by the market and social research centre “Latvijas Fakti”.

21. November, 2025

Accessibility training for the Liepāja 2027 volunteers has taken place

On Saturday, November 15, accessibility training took place at the Liepāja 2027 office for participants of the Liepāja 2027 volunteer programme “Mission (un)rest”. It was led by representatives from SUSTENTO, Latvia’s umbrella organisation for people with special needs.

15. November, 2025

Journalists from the United Kingdom are visiting Kuldīga and Liepāja

This week, the Land of (un)rest welcomed British journalists Rudolf Abraham and Trevor Claringbold, who explored Latvia’s rich traditions, people, and multifaceted history with genuine curiosity and enthusiasm.

13. November, 2025

FILMLINK – Strengthening regional film development in Tartu and Liepāja

The FILMLINK project strengthens regional film development in South Estonia and the Liepāja region by fostering cooperation between two film territories. The initiative focuses on enhancing the professional capacity of regional film funds, improving data-based decision-making, and creating stronger cross-border film communities.

13. November, 2025

During a working visit, the Ambassador of Japan to Latvia paid a visit to the Liepāja 2027 office

On Wednesday, November 12, the Ambassador of Japan to Latvia, Mr. Kensuke Yoshida, visited the Liepāja 2027 office as part of a working visit.

12. November, 2025

Students in Liepāja’s schools continue to engage with the diverse world of contemporary art

From October 27 to November 11, workshops for the project “CreArt Contemporary Art in Schools” continued at Liepāja Rietumkrasts Secondary School. Under the guidance of artist Maija Demitere, students explored one of the oldest photo printing techniques — cyanotype.

12. November, 2025

The informational seminar for the Liepāja 2027 cultural tourism competition “Land of (un)rest, Tell Us Stories!” has taken place

On Monday, November 10, in Grobiņa, at the Great Hall of the South Kurzeme Municipality Council, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation held an informational seminar about the cultural tourism co-financing competition “Land of (un)rest, Tell Us Stories!”. The event was attended by 63 participants.

11. November, 2025

The second season of the Liepāja 2027 youth training and mentoring programme begins

On Saturday, 8 November, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation launched the second season of its international youth training and mentoring programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. This year, 24 young people from Aizpute, Grobiņa, Krote, Kuldīga, Nīca, Priekule, and Liepāja have joined the programme.

10. November, 2025

Liepāja Concert Hall “Great Amber” grandly celebrated its 10th anniversary

With two monumental concerts and the audience’s thunderous standing ovations on November 7 and 8, the tenth anniversary of the Liepāja Concert Hall “Great Amber” was celebrated.

10. November, 2025