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European Heritage Label Award Ceremony

The European Heritage Label Award (EHL) Ceremony honours the heritage sites selected in 2019 and 2021. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Heritage Label, this public ceremony is completed by a day-long conference.

13 - 14 June 2022
The Egg Brussels, House of European History

Celebrating the 10 anniversary of the European Heritage Label

The European Heritage Label Award (EHL) Ceremony honours the heritage sites selected in 2019 and 2021. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Heritage Label, a daylong conference and a meeting of national coordinators complete this public ceremony as follows:

  • National coordinator’s meeting
  • Award Ceremony
  • 10 anniversary forum

For the 10 anniversary forum, the European Commission invites players in the field of cultural heritage to promote the commitment of the European Union to cultural heritage and Europe’s common history.

The forum will give participants the opportunity to engage with policy-makers, heritage and cultural practitioners, and representatives of European, national and local institutions as well as other relevant experts and stakeholders in the field of cultural heritage. Participants will be invited to engage in a cross-sectorial dialogue with external stakeholders, for the launch of the 2022-2023 edition of the EHL.

The European Heritage Label Award Ceremony and 10th Anniversary Forum are open to the public.

European Heritage Label’s Stakeholders activities are only open upon invitation.

Pictures from the event

Here is a selection of pictures from the European Heritage Label Award Ceremony.

Programme

Stakeholders' activity

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Guided tour led by the Curator of the Site.

National Coordinators' Meeting

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Opening address by Barbara Gessler.

Welcome address by Guido Gerrichhauzen: Update on the forthcoming actions to support the European Heritage Label.

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EU policy context
  • Update on the European context for cultural heritage by Catherine Magnant
  • Update on the European Year of Youth and Discover EU by Lovepreet Kaur
  • Update on the forthcoming 2022 European Heritage Label call for the creation of an umbrella entity by Vincent Roels
  • Update on the European Heritage Label EU Panel by Gabor Sonkoly
The French presidency: a vision for the European Heritage Label

The French presidency’s agenda for cultural heritage, a vision for the EHL presented by Bruno Favel.

Activities of the EHL@Network

Presentation of the Activities undertaken by the EHL@Network by Gerald Wegenhofer.

Q&A

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  • 2021 Selection: Looking back at the national pre-selection and the selection at EU level
  • 2023 Selection: Pre-selections in the Member States
  • Selection 2025: Preparation for the next selection process

Participants will take part in smaller reflection groups during this session.

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Award Ceremony

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Awarding of the European Heritage Label to the winners of the 2021 selection year and special mention for the 2019 Winners.

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Youth engagement on cultural heritage during the European Year of Youth.

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European Heritage Label - 10 Anniversary Forum

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Welcome address and presentation of the day’s objectives by Tamás Szűcs.

Presentations

European context for cultural heritage by Catherine Magnant.

Welcome Address and update on the European Heritage Label EU Panel by Gábor Sonkoly.

Presentation of the EHL@Network by Gerald Wagenhofer.

 

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Reflection group 1 #Europe's Roots: Archaeological, Religious, Military sites

Facilitator:

  • Arnaud Van Cutsem, Policy Assistant, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Laura-Melpomeni Tapini, DIADRASIS, Interdisciplinary Research on Archaeological and Architectural Conservation 
  • Lilian Grootswagers and Jordi Mallarach, Future for Religious Heritage (FRH)
  • Rafaël Deroo, EFFORTS Europe
     

Reflection group 2 #Praise4knowledge: Enlightenment period and Learning’s Sites

Facilitator:

  • Maria Iglesias, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Anna Grimault, ERRIN
  • Zadia Adessa, Erasmus Students Network
     

Reflection group 3 #Dissonant Heritage and Traumatic Memory: Dark and Difficult Heritage Sites

Facilitator:

  • Oscar Seguro, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Riin Alatalu, ICOMOS
  • Rafal Rogulski, European Network Remembrance and Solidarity
  • Jan Schultheiß, Action Group on Integrated Approaches to Dissonant Heritage

Reflection group 4 #NEB: Reconnecting Heritage with Innovation and Ecosystems

Facilitator:

  • Mariachiara Esposito, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Sylvia Amann, InfoRelais
  • Eugen Panescu, Architects' Council of Europe
  • Cristina Garzillo, ICLEI
  • Eleanor Kenny, Europeana
  • Elena Bianchi, Europa Nostra

Reflection group 5 #Founding the EU: Development of the European Union Project

Facilitator:

  • Angelos Agalianos, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Helena Vicic, Interpret Europe
  • Guy Tilkin, Federation for European Storytelling
  • Stefano Dominioni, Council of Europe, Council of Europe
  • Lovepreet Kaur, EAC B3, DiscoverEU and Cultural Route
  • Giuliana Ericani, ICOM

Reflection group 1 #Narratives - Common grounds: Refreshing European cultural heritage narratives and stories

Facilitator:

  • Arnaud Van Cutsem, Policy Assistant, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Rafal Rogulski, European Network Remembrance and Solidarity
  • Zadia Adessa, Erasmus Students Network
  • Guy Tilkin, Federation for European Storytelling
  • Nicola Schiavottiello, ESACH - European Student's association for Cultural Heritage
  • Jan Schultheiß, Action Group on Integrated Approaches to Dissonant Heritage

Reflection group 2a #Toolsforskills - Breakthrough: Equipping the EHL with the adequate toolset

Facilitator:

  • Oscar Seguro, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio, CHARTER/University of Barcelona
  • Lluís Bonet Agustí, University of Barcelona
  • Gunnar Almevik, University of Gothenburg
  • Juan Manuel Hegedüs-Gravina, ENCATC
  • Astrid Hannes, ERRIN
  • Nessa Roche, Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Ireland)
  • Jacqueline Van Leeuven, FARO

Reflection group 2b #Toolsforyoungprofessionals - Next Generation of Cultural Heritage Experts

Facilitator:

  • Oscar Seguro, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Brandi Hall-Crossgrove,ICOMOS EPWG Europe
  • Karin Drda-Kühn, Kultur und Arbeit e.V.
  • Anna Grimault, ERRIN

Reflection group 3 #Sustainability - Adapting the EHL sites to the New European Bauhaus’ objectives

Facilitator:

  • Maria Iglesias, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

Guest experts:

  • Cristina Garzillo, ICLEI
  • Alejandro Quecedo Del Val, Youth UNESCO Climate Action Network YoU-CAN
  • Gabriele Rosana, Culture Action Europe
  • Sylvia Amann, InfoRelais
  • Elena Blanchi, Europa Nostra
  • Eugen Panescu, Architects' Council of Europe

    Reflection group 4 #Audience - Participatory governance: Turning EHL sites into a third space

    Facilitator:

    • Angelos Agalianos, Policy Officer, Cultural Policy, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission

    Guest experts:

    • Julia Pagel, NE-MO
    • Miguel Senra Hermana, ESACH - European Student's association for Cultural Heritage
    • Manon Richard, Europa Nostra
    • Aura Linnapuomi, Culture For all
    • Bert Ludwig, European Heritage Volunteers

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      • The French Presidency’s Agenda for Cultural Heritage, a Vision for the EHL – by the French Ministry of Culture, France.
      • The Czech Presidency’s Agenda for Cultural Heritage, a Vision for the EHL by the Czech National Heritage Institute
      • Questions and answers
      • Closing remarks by the European Commission

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      Practical information

      Date

      Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 June 2022
      More info regarding the date

      13 - 14 June 2022

      Address

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      The Egg
      Rue Bara 175,
      1070, Anderlecht

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      Metro: 6 Roi Baudouin - stop at Gare du Midi

      Tram: IC2430 - stop at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

      Bus: Line 78 - stop at Humanité

      Rue Bara 175, 1070 Bruxelles

      Practical information

      Date

      Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 June 2022
      More info regarding the date

      13 - 14 June 2022

      Address

      Address details

      House of European History, Rue Belliard 135, 1000, Bruxelles, Belgium

      Contact

      Contact

      Train: The 'Brussels-Luxembourg'

      Metro: Maelbeek and Schuman

      Bus: Lines 22, 27, 34, 38, 64, 80 and 95 all stop at Place du Luxembourg

      Car: Car parking for visitors Rue Montoyer 92, 1000 Brussels.

      Rue Belliard 135, 1000, Bruxelles, BEL