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Published:  13 May 2022

2022 Young European Heritage Makers competition announced

From 15 August - 31 December 2022 we are asking for your visions of heritage!

Young European Heritage Makers is a competition for the young people of Europe. It is an opportunity for them to explore their surroundings, identify the most interesting parts of their heritage and present them to the rest of the world.

This competition should encourage young people to understand the concept of heritage and express their views. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Heritage”.

This competition is part of the European Heritage Days. With up to 70 000 events organised each year in the 50 European States signatory to the European Cultural Convention and an estimated 30 million visitors, this joint action of the Council of Europe and of the European Commission is a unique example of a grass-roots initiative organised and shared by millions of people living in Europe.

Who can take part?

Any group of young people or young individuals who

  • live in one of the 50 participating countries
  • are under 18 years of age at the time of submission
  • are interested in observing, exploring and participating in the environment and heritage that surrounds them

Entries are open to two age categories:

  • age 6-11 (born from 2011 to 2016)
  • age 11-17 (born from 2005 to 2010)

How to participate

Step 1: Organise an activity with a group of young people

The outcome of the activity should answer the question “What is your European heritage?”.

Activities could include for instance

  • community events
  • workshops or discussion groups for young people to exchange knowledge and ideas
  • quests, treasure hunts or visits to sites of importance to local heritage

Step 2: Present the outcome of your activity

This can be done through either

  • a video of up to 5 minutes
  • a photo, painting, drawing, or other visual medium, accompanied by a description no longer than 800 words

Step 3: Upload your group’s work

A form will be active on the Young European Heritage Makers web page as of 15 August.

Timeline

  • 15 August - 31 December 2022: Organising activities and uploading entries
  • January 2023: Evaluation at national level, selection of two national winners (one per age category)
  • February 2023: Evaluation at European level
  • March 2023: Announcement of the winners, online ceremony, exhibition in Strasbourg
Published:  13 May 2022