The participants of the musical "That's the soul of the wolf" in Latvia. ©Raitis Mūrnieks, 2018

Younger generations are not only the future custodians of cultural heritage - they are also the vital spark that allows heritage to maintain its relevance and value. At the same time, cultural heritage is a unique tool to facilitate formal and informal education, and a powerful vector for youth development and active citizenship. Over the last 12 months, many efforts were undertaken to make the most of the different facets of cultural heritage.

From mobilising youth in volunteering projects for the benefit of cultural heritage, to developing new tools to bring cultural heritage into the classrooms, the ultimate goal is to empower and upskill the younger generations for a better understanding, protection and enhancement of our heritage.

We’ll be finding out how young people have made an impact on the year’s proceedings, and how you can embrace the legacy of the European year in your community.