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4th Pearl Learning Session: Making it last. Strategies for longterm sustainabilty in cultural projects and effective use of networks with expert Mieke Renders We invite you to join the upcoming Pearl Learning Session on the topic of long-term, sustainable strategies for cultural projects and effective use of networks. Our expert on ‘Making it last’ is Mieke Renders, Managing Director of Trans Europe…

Registration is now open for the final conference of the BSR Cultural Pearls project – Culture for Resilience Forum 2025, taking place from 25 to 27 November in Varde, Denmark.  Over three years, the project has empowered towns and cities across the Baltic Sea Region to use culture as a tool for building stronger, more inclusive…

From September 16–19, 2025, the city of Płock, Poland, will welcome the second Cultural Pearls Network conference. The event will bring together representatives from small and medium-sized cities awarded the BSR Cultural Pearls title in 2024 and 2025, as well as project partners from the BSR Cultural Pearls and RESCOM (Resilient Communities Learning Platform) initiatives,…

The town of Kaskinen/ Kaskö came alive on the evening of 16 June, 2025 as residents and visitors gathered in the town square to celebrate a special cultural milestone: city’s official awarding as a Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearl. The event, organized in cooperation with the Port of Kaskinen, kicked off at with a lively…

From June 14 to 16, 2025, the Fehmarnbelt Days took place in Lübeck (DE). At the citizens’ festival on June 14 and 15, the BSR Cultural Pearls project was represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Areas, European Affairs and Consumer Protection (MLLEV) of Land Schleswig-Holstein. In addition to companies, associations, and sports clubs, numerous…

On June 6, 2025, the city of Helsingborg hosted a grand celebration at Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens in honour of Sweden’s National Day. As part of the official program the awarding ceremony of the BSR Cultural Pearls also took place, recognizing Helsingborg’s commitment to foster social resilience and community engagement using the power of culture….

Cultural Pearls Network Online Session 2025 In an increasingly complex global landscape, the crucial role of culture in fostering resilient communities remains a compelling and urgent topic. The latest session of the Cultural Pearls Network underscored this importance, bringing together experts, practitioners, and network members to explore how cultural initiatives can contribute to societal resilience…

On June 7, the town of Nemunaitis marked a special occasion with a double celebration: the parish celebrated its 400th anniversary, and the Alytus District Municipality was honoured with the prestigious title of BSR Cultural Pearl 2025. The event was attended by local residents, municipal leaders, church officials, and representatives of the BSR Cultural Pearls…

On 1 June, Smiltene experienced a significant event – the first concert at the renovated Jāņukalns open-air stage and the Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls of 2025 awarding ceremony. The event gathered more than 700 children and young people from the Smiltene and Valka regions, along with a large number of local residents. This cultural…

Engaging Communities: Tools and Approaches for Co-Creation Practice-Based Insight: Glass Design and Urban Regeneration through a Participatory Approach Speaker: Monika Arczyńska (Poland), Co-founder of A2P2, specializes in architecture and urban planning with a focus on participatory approaches Time: 4 June 2025, 10:00 CET Register HERE The speaker’s presentation will focus on participatory processes in both…