European Commission: Young European Heritage Makers 2024

Guidelines for participation to the Young European #HeritageMakers Competition 2024. What is it? Children and young people play a crucial role in the future of heritage protection and promotion and are a precious source of creative ideas and contributions to the field of heritage in general. The Young European Heritage Makers is a competition for young people in Europe. It gives them a chance to explore their surroundings, discover interesting parts of their heritage, and share these with the world. The competition encourages young people to understand heritage and express their views. Why? The Young European #HeritageMakers Competition has three main goals: Share Experiences: Collect stories about how children and young people understand the European aspect of their local heritage. This can include physical heritage like monuments, natural landscapes, or cultural traditions such as dancing or singing. Recognize Young Talent: Highlight the work of young people interested in heritage. Connect Across Europe: Bring together young heritage makers from different parts of Europe. The theme for 2024 is “Heritage of Routes, Networks, and Connections”. We encourage participants to explore stories of Europe related to this theme in tangible, intangible, natural, or digital heritage. Examples of Activities: Host community events, workshops,...