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Pubblicato il 19/05/2026
In collaboration with our local partner Radi Vidi Pats, our IGNet network took part in the Europe Day event organised by Foundation Liepaja 2027 and several local NGOs, in Liepaja, Latvia. Our main goal was to establish a shared tradition of celebrating Europe Day, thereby strengthening civic awareness and fostering a deeper sense of belonging to the European community.
During the celebration, we invited residents and young people to share their views on sustainable mobility, try out a tandem bike, take part in a screen-printing workshop, and join a dedicated Dialogue Circle focused on community building.
We organised two structured rounds of discussion on the question “How to become part of the community?”. Participants shared their experiences within local micro-communities, and together we reflected on how community belonging can be a tool for self discovery, while also addressing the challenges of recognising and leaving toxic group dynamics.
We also carried out a small survey, asking citizens some questions about their lifestyle, with a particular focus on cycling culture. The information gathered will serve as inspiration for the creation of the freak bike festival “Boltik Baik”, scheduled for 2027.
Strengthening equality, rights and active citizenship across Europe is at the heart of our work, in the framework of the CERV programme (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values). By supporting grassroots actions and civic dialogue, our network empowers citizens to actively shape their local realities and strengthen social cohesion.
