Lublin in April: Things to do this spring in the European Youth Capital 2023
Spring is finally here and this year's European Youth Capital, Lublin, is blooming. The impressive Opening Ceremony held on March 16 might be over but as promised, here's more on what this vibrant city has to offer during spring.
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Lublin for everyone
April in Lublin started with Autism Awareness Week. From film screenings – "Extraordinary" (Nadzwyczajny) and "X+Y" – to art exhibitions – "Drawn Autism" (Autyzm Rysowany) – and offering the stage to literary figures on the spectrum who had the chance to share their experiences, this month is all about raising awareness. That’s why everybody was invited to the Workshops of Culture, which featured a Sensory Playground workshop during which participants had the chance to create a recycled Brazilian hammock.
discover your potential & develop your skills
Is improving your skills important to you too? On April 5, the city of Lublin organised the workshop "Strengths – Solid Future" (Mocne Strony- mocna przyszłość) and kickstarted the "Skills Up!" meetings series. If you want to know more and attend a meeting, check the Skills Up! agenda here.
let’s talk art
Congratulations to all the artists who participated in the nationwide art competition "Illustrations to the poems of Józef Czechowicz and poets of Lublin group REFLEKTOR". The winners were announced at the beginning of April in a beautiful ceremony!
keeping up the good relationship with neighbours
On April 4-7, a delegation of Münster Youth City Council visited Lublin. Lublin’s cooperation with other organisations and municipalities was further highlighted during the 2023 Exchange Laboratory which focused on Polish-German cooperation.
sports fans, you’re not forgotten!
Between 14-17 April, Lublin hosted two more nationwide competitions: the Polish Academic Championships in swimming and the Polish Academic Championships – women's volleyball semi-final C.
mark your calendars!
Keen on protecting our planet? On April 22, join the European Youth Capital to celebrate Earth Day. This year, Lublin shouts “Earth on the edge”, and invites you to take part in expert debates, attend discussions on ecology and the climate and look for daily solutions that will allow our planet to breathe again.
Speaking of dialogue and cooperation, let’s not forget the Day of Intergenerational Solidarity – a meeting of representatives of different generations – which is celebrated every year on April 29. The European Youth Capital is organising an Intergenerational Festival in Lublin which will take place between 29-30 April. During the festival, 6 intergenerational panels, 10 thematic workshops, 2 artistic performances and 2 debates will be organised. The theme of the workshops will be to showcase the skills of both older and younger citizens.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more on intergenerational justice and experience the benefits of cooperation between people of different ages!
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