Gorizia-Nova Gorica-Tolmin, April 16, 2025 – The European Fairy Tale Route (EFTR) took centre stage
at the recent International Conference on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, held from April
14 to 16 across the border cities of Gorizia, Nova Gorica, and Tolmin. The conference was part of the
Interreg project Ljubka’s Trail, led by the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) in collaboration with the
Lojze Bratuž Cultural Centre.
Marina D’Amato, President of the European Fairy Tale Route, presented and promoted the Green
Tales project to an audience of 66 participants. The project, which blends storytelling with
sustainability, was well-received as an example of how cultural heritage can intersect with
environmental values.
The event gathered representatives from Cultural Routes spanning nine countries, along with
experts, local community leaders, and cultural professionals. Discussions focused on cross-border
cooperation, the evolving role of cultural routes, and the development of inclusive cultural initiatives
that connect communities through shared heritage, literature, education, and the arts. During the
three-day event, participants could explore the new Ljubka Route, a cross-border literary path
dedicated to women’s poetry and gender equality. The conference provided an ideal platform to
present the project and foster collaboration and cultural exchanges.
