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České Budějovice learns from Chemnitz 2025: inspiration, community energy, and new contacts
In November, a group of young creators and community leaders from České Budějovice visited Chemnitz, Germany, the European Capital of Culture 2025, to discover inspiring projects, get to know local communities, and share experiences with people who are transforming their city creatively, openly, and from the bottom up. The visit was another step towards the titular year when České Budějovice will become the European Capital of Culture for 2028, when it will take over this European cultural title.
Confusion in the maze of online space. How can we help each other defend against the constant flow of misinformation?
The second Youth Dialogue Forum discussion is starting! Join the discussion and help find everyday strategies that will help us all better combat misinformation.
Community (non)conference – a day when communities, artists, and stories came together under one roof
Getting together has enormous power. And that's exactly what we experienced at this year's Community (Un)conference, the first part of which was devoted primarily to the Magic Carpets project. It brought together artists, students, teachers, the queer community, Ukrainian women and children, a forest kindergarten, and an art school in one space. The second part was devoted to other participatory projects that took place this year as part of the European Capital of Culture 2020 and which were intended for people or created directly with people. For example, Obraz pro moje město (A Picture for My City) or Monumentum DA. We presented the standards that we are incorporating into the program in the area of accessibility and the volunteer community. For many, it was a rare opportunity to gain insight into the work of others – and at the same time to share their own stories, experiences, and joys.
(PERMA)CULTURAL FORUM 2026
How does culture shape a city, and how can the title of European Capital of Culture inspire an entire country? The (PERMA)CULTURAL FORUM 2026 offers two days full of inspiration, international perspectives, and practical workshops.
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Youth Dialogue Forum 2025 is in full swing! Join the discussion!
“Youth Dialogue Forum” is in full swing! Join the discussion on how misinformation affects your everyday life, share your perspective, and win a weekend stay in Krakow!
Léré Grand Angle 2026: French festival seeking photographers from České Budějovice or South Bohemia capturing the river
Léré Grand Angle is a photography festival that connects local history, ecological themes, and European collaboration. The village of Léré, located on the banks of the Loire River, transforms its streets, façades, and landmarks into open-air galleries. In 2026, the festival invites one photographer from České Budějovice (or the South Bohemian Region) and one from Skopje to create a project dedicated to the river flowing through their city – the Vltava or the Vardar.
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