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Dear Friends,

We look back on a special year that has presented us with great challenges in almost all areas, both professionally and privately, and has repeatedly pushed us to our limits. The Corona pandemic has affected many people's health, triggered an economic crisis; the official decrees have divided society in parts. But this crisis also offered and still offers us many opportunities to reflect, learn, shape and change.

Unfortunately, I have to inform you that Klaipeda announced a few days ago that they will not be able to host a Europeade in 2021. However, as in 2017, my city is still planning to participate in the Mini-Europeade in Frankenberg. I cannot give a date yet.

One of the most important experiences from my point of view is the realization of how important personal encounters are. Technically, a phone call or a video conference may replace a meeting, but from a human point of view it does not!

Health and peace are - as always - the main focus.

We thank you for the good and successful cooperation, for your trust and loyalty.

For the International Europeade Committee

Rüdiger Heß
 

Geismar – Frankenberger aus Sachsen und Hessen zollten stehenden Beifall: In Anerkennung seiner Verdienste um die europäische Einigung ist Frankenbergs Bürgermeister Rüdiger Heß am Samstag mit der Europamedaille ausgezeichnet worden.

Distance is currently the highest form of care - we are therefore strictly adhering to the recommendations and restrictions of the state authorities in order to minimise any risk to the health of our Europeade participants and guests. We are relying on the recommendations of the national and international health authorities, and, in particular, the authorities in Lithuania and Klaipėda.
 

Since we started the first festival back in 1964, we here at the EUROPEADE of European Folk Culture have always made it our mission to form a community. Not just amongst music lovers and culture lovers, but amongst all Europeans, no matter their age, or background. That’s why, 56 years in, we’re still going strong—and have no plan to stop any time soon.

So we’re excited to present the latest news.

According to Flightnetwork, Europe’s leading travel agency, Europeade is one of Europe’s best intimate festivals in 2018. We were selected amongst 32 other major names, specifically for the tight-knit community we have formed with neighbors of varying nations. Here’s what Flightnetwork had to say about us:

“While each country in Europe may have its own unique heritage and history, there is a common cultural bond amongst the continent’s residents that is tangible… you can almost feel it. And the Europeade of European Folk Culture wants to make sure you do. Every year, this summer gathering invites groups of all sizes to dance the days and nights away in costume to European folk dance and music from a number of different countries. Solidarity in music is the name of the game here, and what better way to celebrate.”

Flightnetwork later mentions a key part of our appeal: that this special celebration of cultures is entirely free. So we look forward to the 56th Europeade, and to welcoming any new readers that may join us next year. Thank you! Be sure to check out FlightNetwork out on Facebook and Twitter.
 

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