Europe Day Garden Festival “A European Dream in our Backyard”

The Foundation “Liepāja 2027” warmly invites everyone to join the Europe Day Garden Festival “A European Dream in Our Backyard” on Friday, 9 May, designed to give residents of Liepāja, Kuldīga, and Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) regions the chance to explore European values, discuss cultural and social development, and get actively involved in greening their towns.

Europe Day festivities will unfold across the Land of (un)rest with lively programmes throughout the day. In Liepāja, activities will take place in the city centre and in the Lauma residential neighbourhood, near Liepāja Dzintars High School. In Kuldīga, the celebrations will gather people by the Kuldīga Central Library, while in the Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) region, the action will happen at Priekule High School.

The Europe Day Garden Festival “A European Dream in Our Backyard” offers more than a taste of art and culture — it’s a chance bond with your neighbours, exchange ideas about Europe’s values, and discover shared goals. The event is open to all, free of charge, and promises an easy-going atmosphere where everyone is welcome.

Programme

Liepāja

• 11:00 “Liepāja Blossoms!” community planting in various locations across the city
• 15:00 Apple tree planting along the Liepāja Port promenade
• 16:00 Guided tour “Meet the Velnciems!”, meeting point at Liepāja Dzintars High School
• 17:00–21:00 Garden Festival, Liepāja Dzintars High School sports grounds, Celmu iela 6, Liepāja
• 17:00 Opening of the festival: creative workshops, sail exhibition*
• 18:00 Discussion “My European Capital of Culture”, moderated by journalist Eva Johansone
• 19:00 Discussion “Our European Dream”, moderated by philosopher Igors Gubenko
• 20:00 Discussion “Me — a European Person”, moderated by musician Ralfs Eilands
  Throughout the evening: enjoy the sounds of the jazz music project “Triotone”

Kuldīga

• 16:00–18:00 Garden Festival, Square in front of Kuldīga Central Library, 1905. gada iela 6, Kuldīga
  • Conversations, discussions, music, creative activities, sail exhibition*
  • Opening of the “Liepāja — European Capital of Culture 2027” bench

Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) Region
Priekule

• 9:30–11:30 Garden Festival, Priekule High School yard, Aizputes iela 1, Priekule
  • Young people from the European Parliament Ambassadors’ School share stories of European values and diversity
  • Interactive quiz “Introduce a Little European to Big Europe”
  • “Handshake for Europe” Campaign
  • “Plant a Joy for Europe” Greenery Campaign, sail exhibition*, games, and fun activities for everyone

* From 10 April, white sails are available for collection and painting at all Liepāja libraries during opening hours. Starting from 24 April, sails can also be collected at libraries in Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) Region and Kuldīga. Let your creativity set sail!