Participation in elections is a form of civic activism and one of the most important aspects of a democratic state.
This year, the national turnout was critically low, for example, in Liepāja, only 28.84% of the eligible population voted in the municipal elections.
In order to find a solution to increase voter turnout, Liepāja, on its way to becoming the European Capital of Culture 2027, collaborated with students from the Latvian Academy of Arts, who in seven-week time created four communication design solutions to mobilize local residents’ engagement in the electoral process, thus promoting civic political participation and strengthening a democratic state.
Low voter turnout and inappropriate design of polling stations for the country’s biggest event were defined as main challenges for the design solutions.
Here you can see the solutions developed by the students to prompt the local Liepāja community take part in the democratic processes: www.fold.lv
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.