Tukums
About the Creative City:
Tukums, historically recognized as a town of writers, artisans, and painters, places literature at the forefront of shaping its city identity and cultural space. Despite being a small town, Tukums holds major importance in the development of local culture. The integration of literature and nature is evident in the urban environment, parks, and even forests.
The city has a renowned literary heritage, being the birthplace of folklorist Kri拧j膩nis Barons, whose Cabinet of Folksongs is included in the international register of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. Literature holds a prominent place in education at all levels, with the Tukums Rainis State Gymnasium serving as a potential world-class model for teaching literature. The rich literary environment has attracted more writers to live and work in Tukums compared to other regions in the country.
The city boasts a vibrant cultural life, characterized by the fusion of different arts. Key cultural events include the Tukums Rose Festival, the Chief Conductors鈥 Festival, Spotlight on Africa, Prose Fermentation, and the international poetry campaign 鈥淗eart on the Platform鈥. Distinctive cultural sites such as Tukku Magi, the 鈥淲erewolves鈥 Trail鈥 in the suburban forest, and 鈥淶iedonis Garden in M膩lkalns鈥 contribute to Tukums鈥 cultural richness.
Added Value:
As a Creative City of Literature, Tukums is dedicated:
To integrate literature into education at all levels, including various art workshops for people of all ages;
To preserve and develop, through culture and creativity, the city鈥檚 literary identity and heritage; and
To collaborate with other Creative Cities to facilitate cultural and knowledge exchange.
