

Empowering communities, igniting creativity and advancing regional cultural excellence through European Capitals of Culture collaboration.
Project objective
To empower young people and actors of the cultural community by developing their skills and knowledge in creating inclusive and innovative cultural programs with the help of cross-border knowledge and cultural exchange led by European Capitals of Culture.
Main activities and results:
- interactive workshops for youth (2)
- informative study-trip for culture managers- cultural exchange programs co-created by Estonia and Latvia artistic communities (2-3)
- creation of the network of youth: 40 young people – creation of the network of culture managers:
- 20 representatives of the culture sector
- creation of guiding materials
Project partners
Foundation Tartu 2024. Foundation Liepaja 2027
Project duration
01.07.2024 – 31.12.2025
Project budget
The total budget is 87 418,75 EUR, of which 69 935,00 EUR is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
This project is supported by Interreg IV-A Estonia-Latvia Programme 2021-2027 aiming to strengthen cooperation among regions across the borders of Estonia and Latvia.
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Liepāja to Celebrate Midsummer with International Culture Event of Traditional Heritage “Nordic Solstice” at the Beach and in the Seaside Park
Highlighting and promoting the values of our traditional culture and heritage, on 23 June 2025, from 19:30 until the early hours, the Seaside Park and beach of Liepāja will come alive with the rhythms, rituals and revelry of Nordic Solstice – a new international celebration of summer’s turning point. T