The inspiring voice of the new generation – Đorđe Mirković reveals how to encourage young people to be more than an audience – active participants in cultural life. What can cultural institutions do to open space for young people to create, participate and create new ideas?

14 August 2026 at 11 a.m.

As part of the “European Heritage Days 2026” event, which has the theme “Heritage in danger – revive, resist, reconsider”, the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports presents the “Heritage Steps” podcast. On the occasion of International Youth Day, which is celebrated on 12 August, the tenth episode will be broadcast on Friday, 14 August 2026, starting at 11 a.m., on the YouTube channel of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports.

Đorđe Mirković, an expert associate in the Youth Department of the Institute for Youth Development KULT, talks about the biggest needs and challenges that young people face today, brings an example of good practice in which young people have taken a more active role, and reveals what is the biggest misconception about today’s generation of young people.

Each episode is a look into the world of young creators, artists, musicians, athletes, bearers of cultural values ​​and contributions to the preservation of cultural heritage. Join us in celebrating youth, creativity and heritage that lives on through new generations.