Atpūtas iela 1b, Saulkrastu novads, Zvejniekciems. LV-2161
Saulkrasti,
Latvia
- Arts
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Heritage
- Youth and education
Saulkrasti municipal agency "Saulkrasti cultural and sports center" is an institution which is under the supervision of Saulkrasti district council and it is set up to implement the culture and sports event organizing functions of Saulkrasti district council as well as the functions of preservation of traditional cultural heritage, local history, the empowerment of folk creativity and the development of healthy lifestyle.
Saulkrasti municipal agency "Saulkrasti cultural and sports center" is acting in accordance with the Public Agency Law, the Law on Local Governments, the Latvian legislation, the Cabinet of Ministers, and in accordance with Saulkrasti district council's decisions and regulations.
One of the most important long-term objectives of the Agency is to stress the importance of: preserving Saulkrasti county tangible and intangible cultural heritage; strengthening the sense of people belonging to Saulkrasti district; shaping favorable environment to promote the creative diversity of folk art and amateur arts; promoting the development and availability of cultural processes.
The Agency's primary function is to provide services to residents of Saulkrasti district in the fields of culture, art, people's art, local history and sports.The Agency has in its possession cultural center "Zvejniekciems", Saulkrasti bandstand and park, Saulkrasti sports center, two stadiums and Saulkrasti Public Museum. Some of PA "Saulkrasti culture and sports center" operational objectives are: to create favorable conditions for the diversity and sustainable development of culture and sports in Saulkrasti district; to create the conditions to stimulate positive development of people of all generations in Saulkrasti district; to create stimulating conditions for the diversity and sustainable development of culture and sports in Saulkrasti district and; to create the necessary conditions to stimulate positive self-expression and creative activities of people of all generations in Saulkrasti municipality.
We can contribute to the network in Latvia by organizing activities and events which correspond to the ALF and EuroMed priorities.
As a cultural institution we are interested in exploring and understanding the different aspects of cultures in the Mediterranean countries and; discovering the common, different and interesting aspects between Latvian culture and that of the Mediterranean countries.