Lāčplēsis Day celebrations to feature a concert by “Jauno Jāņu orķestris” and a torchlight procession
On Lāčplēsis Day, we will come together in the light to honour those who fought for our freedom and reaffirm our sense of belonging to our country.
January 15, 2025, the second meeting of the Supervisory Board of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 took place at the Ministry of Culture.
During the meeting, the Liepaja 2027 team provided updates on the progress of program preparation. The Ministry of Culture emphasized the importance of regular collaboration with local communities and NGOs to ensure their active involvement in project activities.
Key directions agreed upon during the discussions:
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.
Photo credit: Oskars Artūrs Upenieks / Ministry of Culture
On Lāčplēsis Day, we will come together in the light to honour those who fought for our freedom and reaffirm our sense of belonging to our country.
On Friday, 6 November, Liepāja 2027 – European Capital of Culture held its final monitoring meeting with the international panel of experts appointed by the European Commission.
On November 4, the Great Amber Concert Hall in Liepāja hosted the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (Liepāja 2027) international conference Cultural Renovation, this year with the theme ‘All My Relations’, focused on art’s ability to build relationships, strengthen a sense of belonging, and promote public participation.