Youth from Gagauzia showcase creativity at the EU ‘Bridges of Friendship’ contest

On 23 January, in Comrat, the award ceremony for the winners of the 14th edition of the Drawing and Essay Contest ‘Bridges of Friendship and Culture’ took place, organised by the European Centre ‘Pro-Europa’ with the support of the European Union. 

The winners were awarded by the European Union Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Iwona Piórko, during her first official visit to Gagauzia since taking office.

The event brought together around 80 participants, including students, teachers, parents, local authorities, and civil society representatives, providing a platform for dialogue and recognition of the creativity of young people in the region.

In her speech, Piórko spoke about the role of young people in bringing Moldova closer to European values and thanked teachers, parents, and the European Centre ‘Pro-Europa’ for their continued commitment to supporting education and culture. She also noted that her visit to Gagauzia allowed her to discover active communities rich in traditions and cultural diversity.

The 12 finalist works selected by the jury were included in a thematic calendar for 2026, published in Romanian, Gagauz, and Russian.

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