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.
During the forum, Inta Šoriņa, Chair of the Board of the foundation “Liepāja 2027”, informed the Latvian diaspora in Finland about the project “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” and the opportunities for participation it offers. She also introduced Liepāja as an attractive tourist destination, highlighting the city’s opportunities for business development as well as other aspects of urban life.
The aim of the “Latvia in Focus” forum is to inform Latvian entrepreneurs, professionals from various fields, students, and other diaspora activists in Finland about current geopolitical and economic developments in Latvia, as well as to facilitate the exchange of contacts and ideas among Latvians abroad, thereby promoting cooperation between entrepreneurs and the diaspora both in Latvia and internationally.
The event is organised by the World Federation of Free Latvians in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in the Republic of Finland, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, the State Employment Agency, the Latvian Exporters Association “The Red Jackets”, and the Latvian Society in Finland “LAIVAS”.
Many thanks to the organisers for the warm welcome!
Photo by Gunta Krūmiņa / The World Federation of Free Latvians
The project “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture” is implemented by the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027” with funding provided by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, the City of Liepāja, and the municipalities of South Kurzeme and Kuldīga. The Liepāja 2027 programme is supported by its main partner in environmental education and sustainability, AS “CleanR Grupa” JSC; its main partner in mobility and international communication, AS “airBaltic Corporation” JSC; and its mobility partner, transport operator SIA “Lux Express Latvia” Ltd. Media partners are VSIA Latvijas Sabiedriskais Medijs and AS Kurzemes Radio, JSC.
During this workshop, participants learned how to prepare a traditional bonfire, make festive decorations, create flower crowns, and prepare traditional Midsummer dishes.
On Saturday, 25 April, presentations for the second season of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 Youth Programme took place, with 24 young participants from Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga introducing to their six creative event proposals.
During the Liepāja City Council meeting on 23 April, city council members approved the appointment of Kristīne Liepa-Prese as the Board Member on Financial and Legal Matters of the “Foundation Liepāja 2027”.
