New Theme Village Business Development Opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija Cross Border Region

Programme 2007 - 2013 Latvia-Lithuania (LV-LT)

Date of latest update: 2022-12-10

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Description (EN):

The project aims to help develop a new tourism destination – a network of theme villages in the Euroregion Country of Lakes. A total of 10 villages in Latvia and 10 in Lithuania that have saved the national traditions, crafts and want to develop them and promote innovative ways of using heritage have decided to participate in this project as the potential theme villages, becoming the attractions of the new tourism route. Each village has chosen a theme that shows the best of it. For example, the village of Rozupe, Latvia, plans to specialize in dairy products and honey, while the village of Rojus, Lithuania (in English – Paradise), will play around with the theme of apples. Other products that villages will work with include bread, sauna, sheep and wool, smithy products, local cuisine, etc. Villagers that plan to start their own business in the framework of the theme village will be given training in how to do that. A marketing strategy will also be developed. Lastly, as a result, all six theme villages will be opened to visitors in one go, so everyone can choose what they want to visit depending on their interests.

Expected Results (EN):

Improving surrounding life environment in Latvian and Lithuanian eastern border regions achieved involving 869 youngsters living in project target territory by organizing 2 landscaping campaigns, improving 11 public objects in 8 border communities and designing a friendship park of Euroregion “Country of lakes”. Organization of a forum for environmental technologies and green investments, international 3-days motivation training for 16 youngsters.

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Cultural heritage and arts Tourism

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: VšĮ Ignalinos atominės elektrinės regiono plėtros agentūra

Address: Ateities str.23, LT-30121 Ignalina, Lithuania

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Latgales plānošanas reģions

Name: Latgales plānošanas reģions

Address: Saules iela 15, LV-5401 Daugavpils, Latvia

Legal status: n/a

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VšĮ Ignalinos atominės elektrinės regiono plėtros agentūra

New Theme Village Business Development Opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija Cross Border Region

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Latgale Planning Region

New Theme Village Business Development Opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija Cross Border Region

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Summary

Project name (EN): New Theme Village Business Development Opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija Cross Border Region

Project acronym: VILLAGE HERITAGE

Project start date: 2010-07-05

Project end date: 2012-07-04

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 374 882.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 318 649.70

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2007 - 2013 Latvia-Lithuania (LV-LT)

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2015-09-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

129 / 129 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

537 / 537 (100%)

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New Theme Village Business Development Opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija Cross Border Region

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