City of Literature
Leeuwarden-Friesland has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) since 2019. This is a group of cities around the world committed to being creative cities. Leeuwarden-Friesland is part of the ‘Cities of Literature’, made up of cities collaborating in the field of books and writing.
Permanent membership
Membership of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is permanent. However, Leeuwarden must however continue to meet the requirements during the audit. This audit is conducted every 4 years. Membership offers opportunities to exchange writers, poets and translators with other cities, for example. But also sharing knowledge and experience on literature and multilingualism. The emphasis here is on Frisian. This makes Leeuwarden especially attractive to cultural tourists.
The multilingual goals of Leeuwarden UNESCO City of Literature
The City of Leeuwarden has submitted the nomination. We are now the title bearer and are responsible for the project on behalf of the City of Leeuwarden, the Province of Friesland and LF2028.
The main goals of Leeuwarden City of Literature are:
- Professionalisation
- Internationalisation
- Promoting literacy
- Innovation
The goals are sustainable and multilingual.
More information
Go to the Leeuwarden City of Literature (opens in new tab) website.
Project partners
UNESCO Creative Cities.
Project budget
€0
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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Permanent membership
Membership of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is permanent. However, Leeuwarden must however continue to meet the requirements during the audit. This audit is conducted every 4 years. Membership offers opportunities to exchange writers, poets and translators with other cities, for example. But also sharing knowledge and experience on literature and multilingualism. The emphasis here is on Frisian. This makes Leeuwarden especially attractive to cultural tourists.
The multilingual goals of Leeuwarden UNESCO City of Literature
The City of Leeuwarden has submitted the nomination. We are now the title bearer and are responsible for the project on behalf of the City of Leeuwarden, the Province of Friesland and LF2028.
The main goals of Leeuwarden City of Literature are:
- Professionalisation
- Internationalisation
- Promoting literacy
- Innovation
The goals are sustainable and multilingual.
More information
Go to the Leeuwarden City of Literature (opens in new tab) website.
Project partners
UNESCO Creative Cities.
Project budget
€0
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.