The Member States of the “Euro-Mediterranean Partnership/Barcelona Process” have declared 28 November as the ‘Day of the Mediterranean’ -a day dedicated to cherishing our shared identity, embracing our common heritage, and nurturing the love we hold for the enchanting Mediterranean-. It’s a day where the ties between its two shores grow stronger, and intercultural exchanges flourish.
Following the success of the previous editions, ALF invites civil society entities to submit proposals for community-based musical performances (non-profit-no ticket sales). The most outstanding ones will be selected for simultaneous execution in different countries of the Euro-Mediterranean region on 28 November 2025. Performances will take place in public spaces/facilities in collaboration with Local Administrations (local government entities).
The objective of the call is to orchestrate simultaneous free musical performances (lasting between an hour and a half and two hours) across different countries of the Euro-Mediterranean region on the same day and at the same time (around 19.00-20.00 CET, to be decided with the selected leading organisations), to generate a wave-like effect in celebrating the Mediterranean and its diversity at the community level.
Likewise, this call seeks to encourage civil society entities to work in tandem with Local Administrations, as a way to empower them at the local level while promoting the principles and values of the intercultural dialogue both at a grassroots scale and to broader audiences.
To achieve this, it is very important that the performances demonstrate engagement to diversity and community rooting.
Capitalising on the different steps of this call, and to create momentum, the ALF Secretariat will proactively engage in regional outreach campaigns and develop audio-visual materials to effectively communicate, raise awareness and make visible this initiative across the Euro-Mediterranean region. The ALF aims to ensure broad participation in this initiative, fostering a sense of collective ownership and inspiring greater engagement among diverse stakeholders.
This initiative is organised in coordination with the UfM Secretariat as a complement to its online campaign.
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