Cross-border flavors: connecting communities through culinary exchange, cultural festivals and healthy living initiatives (Cross border flavors)
Project number:
LTPL00247
Project status:
Completed
Call:
2
Priority:
3. Strengthening cooperation of local, regional and national stakeholders
Specific objective:
3.1 - Building up mutual trust, in particular by encouraging people-to-people actions
Date:
From: 2024.12.01 Till: 2025.11.30
Project summary:
The project strengthens cross-border social cooperation and people-to-people activities between Alytus (Lithuania) and Ełk (Poland). Building on previous initiatives like the social kitchen, it promotes mutual trust through culinary exchange workshops, cultural events, and a joint Culinary and Cultural Festival with 100 participants.
Activities include nutritional education, picnics, barbecues, community gardens, and volunteer programs, fostering healthy lifestyles, social cohesion, and community leadership. The project aims to create lasting cultural connections and empower participants to take active roles in their communities.
Lead Partner:
Alytus city community center
Lead Partner region:
Alytus county
Project Partner(s):
Gmina Miasto Ełk
Total project budget:
143.329,68
ERDF:
114.663,74
Does the project contribute to the implementation of the EU BSRS?
Yes
