Local residents prefer observing Liepaja 2027 activities rather than participating in their management - research indicates
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Liepaja, here's the lowdown on the pulse of its cultural scene! According to a recent study, a whopping 91% of local folks are game for catching the action at Liepaja 2027 events as spectators. However, active participation such as volunteering and pitching ideas ranks lower.
The study, commissioned by the Latvian Academy of Culture, highlights areas like digital accessibility, international cooperation, sustainable tourism, and public engagement as key focus points for the Liepaja 2027 program.
Zita Lazdane, the PR and Marketing honcho at the Liepaja 2027 foundation, shares that the study reveals the need to bolster digital accessibility, strengthen international partnerships, nurture sustainable tourism, foster active public participation, and cultivate strong community involvement to make culture inclusive and accessible to all.
Interestingly, public awareness of cultural events varies – Liepaja scores a respectable 6.4, while Dienvidkurzeme and Kuldiga trail behind at 5.3 and 4.4 respectively. Events like city festivals, cultural site visits, and popular music concerts appear to be favored by the masses.
Lazdane points out that Liepaja boasts a rich array of high-quality cultural offerings, making a trip to the capital unnecessary.
Digital consumption varies across demographics, with seniors, men, Russians, rural residents, the less well-off, and those with disabilities showing less activity online. Approximately 25% of cultural and creative sector organizations in Liepaja, Dienvidkurzeme, and Kuldiga offer digital services.
Cultural tourism in Kurzeme, especially Liepaja, is becoming an economic powerhouse, with a steady flow of tourists year-round. Over 87.5% of public events in Liepaja are attractive to tourists, and 70.4% are accessible to those with mobility issues.
The study underlines the importance of leveraging local cultural resources by businesses and tourism operators. About 85% of organizations have created products based on local resources in the past year, with 71% incorporating cultural heritage practices. Nearly 30% of commercial tourism providers in the region target international markets.
Educational institutions' involvement in cultural life remains uneven. Cooperation between cultural organizations and educational institutions, especially RTU Liepaja, is deemed crucial for the sector's growth.
Citizen involvement in shaping the cultural offer is highly valued, with 70% considering it vital. However, this sentiment was less pronounced among young people, Dienvidkurzeme residents, and those living in rural areas.
The study, which ran from March 2024 to March 2025, cost €41,000. Its goal was to analyze the current situation and suggest areas for development to align with the objectives of Liepaja 2027.
Want more insights? Keep an eye on official announcements and workshops related to digital transformation at liepaja2027.lv. International collaborations include the CreArt Network residency in Portugal, a cross-regional alliance, and the European Capital of Culture framework.
Stay tuned for cultural festivals, historic site visits, and popular music concerts – Liepaja's cultural scene is not one to miss!
- The need for environmental analysis in preparing for the 2027 events in Liepaja, considering climate-change implications, has become crucial.
- To ensure education and self-development, partnerships between cultural organizations and educational institutions, such as RTU Liepaja, are essential.
- The study suggests that collaboration in environmental-science, sustainable-living, and career-development programs could lead to the creation of more job opportunities within the cultural sector.
- By fostering educational and skills-training programs, the local culture scene in Liepaja, Dienvidkurzeme, and Kuldiga can enhance itsinegailapopulation's readiness to actively participate in cultural events.
- Embracing a sustainable-living lifestyle through home-and-garden practices can contribute significantly to reducing the environmental footprint of festivals, concerts, and cultural events.
- Music, entertainment, and job-search websites can play a vital role in promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and the access of diverse cultured populations to Liepaja's cultural offerings.
- To bolster community involvement and nurture a thriving culture scene, it is essential to address digital accessibility issues and engage international partners in environmental-science research and sustainable-tourism practices.
- By hosting workshops and seminars on culture, digital technology, and environmental-science, Liepaja can attract professionals from various fields and cultivate a vibrant and motivating lifestyle for its residents.
- Collaboration among cultural organizations and businesses to showcase and celebrate the unique heritage and history of the region can help promote education, development, and entertainment through appropriate integration into the home-and-garden, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors.
- To further develop Liepaja's cultural scene, it is essential to keep focused on the objectives of Liepaja 2027 – promoting cultural awareness, fostering digital transformation, encouraging sustainable living, nurturing education, and developing career opportunities in cultural development and environmental-science.
