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RECENT NEWS
Education delegates introduced to eTwinning at recent meeting
At the annual Douzelage General Meeting held in Greek partner town Preveza, a new leadership team was elected to oversee the organisation’s youth affairs.
New team elected to lead Douzelage Youth for next three years
At the annual Douzelage General Meeting held in Greek partner town Preveza, a new leadership team was elected to oversee the organisation’s youth affairs.
Douzelage “baton” passed to Marsaskala
A symbolic flag handover ceremony on Saturday evening marked the conclusion of the Douzelage General Meeting 2025 in Preveza.
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What is Douzelage?
Douzelage is an organisation embodying the values of friendship, cooperation, and unity across Europe. Formed in 1991, it connects 28 partner towns, one from each EU member state, through music, culture, sport, and education. Originating from the twinning of Sherborne (UK) and Granville (France), its name combines the French words “Douze” (twelve) and “Jumelage” (twinning). Douzelage hosts annual meetings, and activities such as the Young Musician’s Festival, and the Festival of Europe, fostering cultural exchange and celebrating events like the Pfingstritt in Bad Kötzting (Germany) and St Patrick’s Day in Bundoran (Ireland).
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Photo Galleries
Rokiškis 525 Celebrations
Our partner town of Rokiškis, Lithuania recently celebrated their 525th anniversary of foundation. Here are some images from the weekend’s activities!
Young Musician’s Festival 2024
The first Young Musician’s Festival to be held since 2019 happened in Sušice, Czech Republic at the end of June 2024. Musicians from 6 towns took part.
Pfingstfest 2024, Bad Kötzting
The annual Pfingstfest took place in our German partner town of Bad Kötzting where Douzelage delegates took part in the parade and enjoyed the celebrations!
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YOUTH
OUR YOUNGSTERS
EDUCATION
OUR TEACHERS
ACTIVE COMMUNITY
Latest Projects & Activities
Douzelage “baton” passed to Marsaskala
50th General Meeting to take place in MaltaBaton passed to marsaskalaPreveza, Greece – A symbolic flag handover ceremony on Saturday evening marked the conclusion of the Douzelage General Meeting 2025 in Preveza and the official passing of hosting duties to next...
Former Douzelage leaders honoured
Unanimous approval grantedFormer leaders honouredPreveza, Greece – Former President of Douzelage Annigje Kruytbosch (Meerssen, NL) and former Vice Presidents Miha Jese (Škofja Loka, SI), Mette Grith Sørensen (Holstebro, DK), and Tibi Rotaru (Siret, RO) (absent) were...
49th Douzelage GM Underway in Preveza
Delegates from 21 countries gather in Greek partner town49th General Meeting underwayPreveza, Greece – The 49th Douzelage General Meeting has gotten underway in the Greek partner town of Preveza. Events began yesterday (Thursday 16th October) as members of the...
