Cultural Breakfast: Preparing Together for Liepāja’s 400th Anniversary
The meeting also continued the joint work on shaping the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 program.
The meeting also continued the joint work on shaping the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 program.
From March to May, a series of events will offer opportunities for residents to actively shape their surroundings, strengthening both community ties and civic pride.
From March to May, a series of events will offer opportunities for residents to actively shape their surroundings, strengthening both community ties and civic pride.
The workshop included insights into the historic “Samaritan Book” – a 12th-century binding pioneer – and practical sessions where participants crafted two unique bindings.
With a city guide, we embarked on an insightful walking tour, visited the Industrial Museum and the Chemnitz State Museum of Archaeology (SMAC), and met skilled artisans in their studios, discovering the creativity of the region.
The Supervisory Board’s purpose is to oversee the project’s content, financial utilization, and achieved results, as well as to facilitate cooperation between municipalities, state institutions, and other stakeholders.
Launching the month of Liepāja’s 400th anniversary celebration, the Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral on Saturday, 1 March 2025, at 17:00 will host a sacred music concert, “Caur gaismu nāk un sudrabs top” (Through Light Cometh Silver Shine).
This competition was launched to inspire the creation of an innovative and artistically refined environmental object that integrates seamlessly into Liepaja’s urban landscape.
Next year marks a significant milestone for Liepāja – a celebration of 400 years that bridges the city’s storied past with its present and future.
Participants will document their cultural activities over the course of one month.