{"id":6156,"date":"2025-04-10T10:13:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liepaja2027.lv\/?post_type=event&#038;p=6156"},"modified":"2025-04-10T13:38:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T10:38:18","slug":"europe-day-garden-festival-a-european-dream-in-our-backyard","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/liepaja2027.lv\/en\/events\/europe-day-garden-festival-a-european-dream-in-our-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe Day Garden Festival \u201cA European Dream in our Backyard\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The Foundation &ldquo;Liep&#257;ja 2027&rdquo; warmly invites everyone to join the Europe Day Garden Festival &ldquo;A European Dream in Our Backyard&rdquo; on Friday, 9 May, designed to give residents of Liep&#257;ja, Kuld&#299;ga, and Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) regions the chance to explore European values, discuss cultural and social development, and get actively involved in greening their towns.<\/p><p>Europe Day festivities will unfold across the Land of (un)rest with lively programmes throughout the day. In Liep&#257;ja, activities will take place in the city centre and in the Lauma residential neighbourhood, near Liep&#257;ja Dzintars High School. In Kuld&#299;ga, the celebrations will gather people by the Kuld&#299;ga Central Library, while in the Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) region, the action will happen at Priekule High School.<\/p><p>The Europe Day Garden Festival &ldquo;A European Dream in Our Backyard&rdquo; offers more than a taste of art and culture &mdash; it&rsquo;s a chance bond with your neighbours, exchange ideas about Europe&rsquo;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.<\/p><h4>Programme<\/h4><h5>Liep&#257;ja<\/h5><ul>\n<li>11:00 &ldquo;Liep&#257;ja Blossoms!&rdquo; community planting in various locations across the city<\/li>\n<li>15:00 Apple tree planting along the Liep&#257;ja Port promenade<\/li>\n<li>16:00 Guided tour &ldquo;Meet the Velnciems!&rdquo;, meeting point at Liep&#257;ja Dzintars High School<\/li>\n<li>17:00&ndash;21:00 Garden Festival, Liep&#257;ja Dzintars High School sports grounds, Celmu iela 6, Liep&#257;ja<\/li>\n<li>17:00 Opening of the festival: creative workshops, sail exhibition*<\/li>\n<li>18:00 Discussion &ldquo;My European Capital of Culture&rdquo;, moderated by journalist Eva Johansone<\/li>\n<li>19:00 Discussion &ldquo;Our European Dream&rdquo;, moderated by philosopher Igors Gubenko<\/li>\n<li>20:00 Discussion &ldquo;Me &mdash; a European Person&rdquo;, moderated by musician Ralfs Eilands<br>\nThroughout the evening: enjoy the sounds of the jazz music project &ldquo;Triotone&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h5>Kuld&#299;ga<\/h5><ul>\n<li>16:00&ndash;18:00 Garden Festival, Square in front of Kuld&#299;ga Central Library, 1905. gada iela 6, Kuld&#299;ga\n<ul>\n<li>Conversations, discussions, music, creative activities, sail exhibition*<\/li>\n<li>Opening of the &ldquo;Liep&#257;ja &mdash; European Capital of Culture 2027&rdquo; bench<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><h5>Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) Region<br>\nPriekule<\/h5><ul>\n<li>9:30&ndash;11:30 Garden Festival, Priekule High School yard, Aizputes iela 1, Priekule\n<ul>\n<li>Young people from the European Parliament Ambassadors&rsquo; School share stories of European values and diversity<\/li>\n<li>Interactive quiz &ldquo;Introduce a Little European to Big Europe&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Handshake for Europe&rdquo; Campaign<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Plant a Joy for Europe&rdquo; Greenery Campaign, sail exhibition*, games, and fun activities for everyone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>* From 10 April, white sails are available for collection and painting at all Liep&#257;ja libraries during opening hours. Starting from 24 April, sails can also be collected at libraries in Dienvidkurzeme (South Kurzeme) Region and Kuld&#299;ga. 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