2024 - YEAR OF PUTTING DOWN ROOTS
The candidacy in the city has sprouted! Winning the title of European Capital of Culture 2028 has allowed us to gradually build a (PERMA)nently cultural environment and supported the growth of these cultural projects.
KUL.TURISTA
Kul.turista is back and venturing beyond the city limits! As part of our platform 28 Houses, which brings together cultural centers (and one garden) across the region, we have great partners who will host Kul.turista in their cities as part of the first joint project.
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KREATIVE MINDS
České Budějovice 2028 has received support from the National Recovery Plan for the development of creative education and has joined a network of organizations advancing this theme across the country. Engaging in discussions about integrating artistic forms and activities into teaching means recognizing the crucial role that artists and cultural institutions can play in the education process. The support from the NRP aims to create a foundation for the establishment of the Platform for Creative Learning in the South Bohemian Region, which will meaningfully connect stakeholders in culture, art, and education in the future and become an integral part of the Creative Minds project.
WOMENPEDIA
The Womenpedia/Women's Work project brings a female perspective to the cultural atmosphere of the region. It is dedicated primarily to women, including artists, creators, cultural activists, and movers and shakers of cultural and social life in České Budějovice and South Bohemia. We hope to gradually expand it to a broader national and international context.
JIŽNÍ SVÉRÁZ
Festival Jižní Svéráz offers a unique experience that blends theater with the mysterious atmosphere of unusual locations. You will become part of captivating stories that come to life on unexpected stages. Each performance invites you to explore together, creates space for unexpected surprises, and allows participants to delve into their own emotions and thoughts. Jižní Svéráz is not just a festival; it is a journey filled with stories, adventures, and surprising encounters that will leave unforgettable memories and impressions.
CITY JOURNAL
The project functions as a city chronicle written by the residents themselves. Each month, two writers contribute entries about their life in the city. It is up to the writer to choose the theme, whether to focus on a specific location or take a more global approach in their notes. The strength of the writing lies in its diversity, so it is wonderful to explore new paths and perspectives. Each month, two illustrations are created to complement the entries. The notes aim primarily at a mindful reflection of the surroundings – writers are encouraged to record what changes in the city, what remains the same, their memories, or their wishes for the future.
SKATEHOLDERS
Urban outdoor sports, especially skateboarding, are activities that naturally connect public space, sports, and youth. The most prominent local skateboarding and cultural collective is Světadíl. Světadíl strives to improve conditions for skateboarding and independent culture in the South Bohemian metropolis and its surroundings. Each year, they organize a skate event as part of the Budějovický Majáles, highlighting the potential of various public spaces in the city. Světadíl, representing the local skate scene, was instrumental in the creation of the Skateholders project.