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.
