Project Balticness – capital cities around the Baltic, November 2007 – June 2008; Riga 2 - 4 June 2008
(2008 05 30 15:44)Project “Balticness” is a year long series of public events taking place in all 11 Baltic Sea region capital cities starting in Tallinn, then moving to Helsinki – Saint Petersburg – Stockholm Oslo – Reykjavik – Copenhagen – Berlin –Warsaw – Vilnius and ending in Riga. The goal is to promote the notion of the Baltic Sea Region, ‘Balticness’ and the Baltic Sea as the life artery for the people living around it. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Latvian presidency in the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in 2007/2008
Project “Balticness” is a story about the Baltic Sea Region – a home for 11 nations and more than 50 million inhabitants. It has taken roots on the shores of the Baltic Sea and is interlinked by common culture. The Baltic Sea Region is ‘a top of Europe’ not only geographically, but also economically and symbolically being the most dynamic, innovative, competitive and sustainable region both in Europe and in the World.
Invitation to Riga
1. Round table discussion seminar
Topic: “Thinking regionally, acting globally - creating a brand image for the Baltic Sea Region” – the seminar will be held on June 2nd at 9.30 – 15.30 in Riga, Balasta dambis 1a, „Hansabanka” office building, 25th floor
2. Photo exhibition
Topic: “...Where the Baltic Sea and People Meet…” photo exhibition will start on June 2nd at 16.00 and continue until June 24th. The venue is “Centrs” Gallery, Audēju ielā 16
3. Jazz concert
The concert will be performed by well known Jazz band - Riga Groove Electro. Video performance also will be shown. It will be held in Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas Bulvārī 3, June 4th at 19.00
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