The project "The Meeting Point of Different Cultures"was managed by Kardla Town Government and was held in co-operation with Commission on Education and Kardla Secondary School.

The overall objective of the project was evaluation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Baltic Sea Region.

The project target group was students between the ages 15-18 from the UBC cities. In the project young people became aware of their own roots. They studied thoroughly the history and culture of the 19^th century and got aware of history and culture of the 19^th century around the Baltic Sea. They also learned to understand different cultures and to be tolerant and adaptable.

Six schools were involved in the project: Kemery Secondary School - Jurmala/ Latvia, Liepaja Secondary School NR. 1 - Liepaja/Latvia, Siauliai Didzdvaris Gymnasium - Siauliai/ Lithuania, Langinkoski Upper Secondary School - Kotka/Finland, Rodengymnasiet - Norrtalje/Sweden, Kardla Secondary School - Kardla/Estonia.

During the initial step of the project, participating schools formed groups called "UBC class". Each UBC class studied thoroughly the history and culture of 19^th century of their own country/region. 23 young people were chosen to participate in the culture camp on the island Hiiumaa in June.

The culture camp war very fruitful. During a week the students presented culture programmes and installed an exhibition on the project topic. Young people were active to take part workshops, local Midsummer celebration, excursions, sports activities, swimming etc. All had a chance to get to know other countries' history and traditions, folk dances and songs. There was a magnificent atmosphere in the camp. Thank you, students and teachers!

You are welcome to visit the Internet page of the project, address: meetingpoint.dako.edu.ee