Gjøvik (Norway), Hel (Poland), Silute (Lithuania) and Rezekne (Latvia) have been selected as the BSR Cultural Pearls for 2027. The four towns will implement cultural initiatives aimed at strengthening social resilience, community participation and inclusion across the Baltic Sea Region.
The BSR Cultural Pearls 2027 have been announced, recognising four towns across the Baltic Sea Region for their commitment to strengthening communities through culture. Selected from 13 applicants, Gjøvik (Norway), Hel (Poland), Silute (Lithuania) and Rezekne (Latvia) will join the growing network of Cultural Pearls.
Each town has developed a Culture and Resilience Action Plan, supported by National Contact Points and experts from the Cultural Pearls Network. The plans focus on using cultural activities to encourage participation, strengthen social connections and involve communities that are often underrepresented in local life.
The four towns will begin implementing their initiatives in 2027. The official award ceremony will take place on 17 November 2026 at the Future Cities Forum in Glücksburg, Germany, one of the Cultural Pearls of 2026.
With the new additions, the BSR Cultural Pearls Network now includes 18 towns, fostering cultural cooperation and community resilience across the region. The next call for applications, for the 2028 title, will open in spring 2027.
Further information about the initiative and participating towns is available on the Culture for Resilience platform.
