On April 26, 2025 a Big Cleanup event will take place in Smiltene as part of the town’s Cultural and Social Resilience Action Plan as a BSR Cultural Pearl 2025. The event will bring together residents and provide a great opportunity for Latvian remigrants, those who have returned to live in Vidzeme in recent years—to…
The call for applications for the BSR Cultural Pearls 2026 title has officially closed and from 17 applicants 16 small and medium-sized municipalities will be stepping forward to be part of the appreciated programme. This strong turnout, nearly matching last year’s number of 18 applicants, reflects the growing recognition of the BSR Cultural Pearls title….
From 3 – 5 March the first BSR Cultural Pearls Network conference took place in Helsingborg, Sweden. The event brought together small and medium-sized cities in the Baltic Sea Region, which have been awarded the BSR Cultural Pearls title in 2024 and 2025, BSR Cultural Pearls project partners and RESCOM (Resilient Communities Learning Platform) project…
Join us for the first Cultural Pearls Network Conference, part of the BSR Cultural Pearls project. The conference will unite Cultural Pearls, former candidate cities, and stakeholders to strengthen communities through culture and creativity. This two-day event, co-hosted by the Cultural Pearl 2025, the City of Helsingborg, features study visits, networking, and roundtable discussions under…
On February 24, Estonian Independence Day, the prestigious Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearl title was awarded for the first time in Estonia. The recipient of this recognition was Peipsiääre Rural Municipality. The celebratory event took place in the municipality centre Alatskivi, starting with a parade and continuing with a folk festival. The award was officially…
Last year the town of Rūjiena enjoyed a lot of attention both locally and internationally as it carried the title of the BSR Cultural Pearl 2024. Over the course of the year, numerous events were held in the town and its vicinity aimed at strengthening local community and fostering its social resilience. The diverse creative…
The BSR Cultural Pearls programme is proud to announce the opening of its third call for applications for the BSR Cultural Pearls 2026 title, inviting local authorities to join a programme building resilient communities through culture. The call provides a unique opportunity to gain international recognition for their work while joining a regional network of…
The main challenge Svendborg Municipality (Denmark) wanted to address when applying for the BSR Cultural Pearl 2024 title was loneliness among young people. They noticed that many children and teenagers were not taking part in social activities, feeling isolated, and disconnected from their community. After getting the title, the municipality aimed to find ways to…
Sea creatures in the water, a ship on the high seas, a sunken treasure chest, and much more are depicted in a new, massive, and legal graffiti in downtown Kiel. In Hopfenstraße youngsters have created a new artwork on a building wall at the city playground. The maritime graffiti is six meters high and 14…
Date: Tuesday, 4th February 2025 Time: 14:00-15 pm CET Explore how cultural anchors and creative industries can build pride, cohesion, and engagement in small cities. This webinar highlights the role of creative intermediaries in connecting communities with local leaders to tackle key challenges. Led by an expert in creative industries and cultural entrepreneurship, the session…
PROJECT LEAD PARTNER:
Council of the Baltic Sea States Secretariat Felix Schartner Giertta, Project Coordinator+ 46 73 026 73 12
felix.schartner.giertta@cbss.org
