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On 7 May, within the framework of the Latvian Culture Month in Germany, Liepāja 2027 had the opportunity to present the European Capital of Culture programme at the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Berlin to representatives of the cultural sector, cooperation partners and the Latvian diaspora in Germany.

On Saturday, 25 April, the forum “Latvia in Focus” took place in Helsinki, bringing together diaspora entrepreneurs, professionals from various sectors, and students living in Finland.

On Tuesday, 24 March, the “Lielais Dzintars” Concert Hall hosted the Tourism Entrepreneurs’ Conference, bringing together professionals from the tourism sector across Kurzeme.

In March, in cooperation with Latvia Travel, Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 took part in three international travel media networking events: International Media Marketplace UK in London, International Media Marketplace Berlin and International Media Marketplace Paris.

On 9 August, a new chapter was added to Grobiņa’s landscape, as the environmental art trail “Face to Face with Natural”, created by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, opened to the public along the banks of the Ālande River. Winding across 1.5 kilometres, this trail brings together three newly commissioned contemporary artworks by Ieva Viese, Krista Dintere, and Rihards Vītols, offering a sensory and reflective journey through time, sound, and speculative futures.

As the European Capital of Culture year approaches, more international eyes are turning to Latvia’s western region. This June, experienced journalist James Ruddy explored Liepāja, Kuldīga and Aizpute – tracing stories of heritage, tradition and transformation.

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).