We presented an overview in Liepaja about European Capitals of Culture legacy activity lead by Tartu 2024
Annela Laaneots, head of Tartu 2024, gave an overview of the "Ecoc Echo" legacy project during a panel discussion at a meeting of European Capital of Culture representatives in Liepāja. Led by Tartu 2024, the project brings together nine past, present, and future Capitals of Culture to ensure that the positive impact of the title year endures.
September 9th to September 12th 87 representatives from European Capitals of Culture across 20 countries gathered in Liepāja to gain an overview of the programmes for next year’s Capitals of Culture—Liepāja and Évora—and to discuss key topics relevant to the initiative.
During a panel discussion, Annela Laaneots, head of Tartu 2024, presented the “ECOC Echo” legacy project, led by Tartu 2024. This initiative brings together nine past, present, and future European Capitals of Culture to ensure that the positive impact of the title year endures long after it concludes.
Participants shared their experiences of the journey towards the title year and discussed the challenges cities face when developing ambitious cultural programmes and considering how to carry their work forward beyond the title year.