The year has been jam-packed full of activities so far, and many of them have focused on encouraging young people to engage with cultural heritage. Here’s a snapshot of the events where young people were at the forefront:

• 15-16 March: Your Europe, Your Say! 2018 "United in Diversity: a younger future for European Culture", organised by the European Economic and Social Committee and dedicated to the European Year. Watch the video
• 1-2 June: Heritage-related workshops at the European Youth Event (EYE 2018) at the European Parliament, which gathered 8,500 young people. A podcast, photos and videos are available on the EYE 2018 web page. A report with 100 ideas for a better future was also produced by participants.
• 19-22 June: "The Future is Heritage" summit was held as part of the broader summit "Sharing Heritage, Sharing Values", which took place from 18-24 June. Additionally, a session during the European Policy Debate of the summit was dedicated to the "messages of the younger generation" on 22 June.
• 18-26 August: "Wild Child Day" at Irish Heritage Week, with a particular focus on hands-on outdoor activities for children, from history hunts and storytelling sessions to craft workshops.
• 5-9 November: The European Vocational Skills Week 2018 was a unique opportunity for young professionals to develop their skills, prepare for jobs, and improve their employability. Find out more
• Throughout 2018: In collaboration with the European Commission, the National Liberation Museum of Maribor ran Museum for Peace – a European Story, a programme that focuses on European representation in Slovenia. It involves 60 tailor-made activities/events where school students can discover Maribor’s heritage through a wider European perspective.

If you couldn’t make it to these events in person, do not worry as you can always catch up on all the action via Twitter using the hashtag, #EuropeForCulture