‘United in diversity’ – that is the motto of the European Union. It describes the colourful cultural landscape in Europe and shows how important cultural cooperation between cities is. The city of Bocholt has deepened the cultural connections with and to its partner cities with the European youth camp under the motto “European Youth Art: Borderless Art in the European City of Bocholt”. The European youth camp took place in the Europa-Haus Bocholt from 4 to 11 August 2024. 35 young people and chaperones from Bocholt (Germany) and the partner cities Bocholt (Belgium) and Akmene (Lithuania), as well as from the neighbouring Netherlands, took part in this camp. Other young people and chaperones from the partner and friend cities of Rossendale (Great Britain) and Vlora (Albania) as well as Wuxi (PR China) participated outside of EU funding. The main goal of the project was to bring young people from different countries together so that they could discover their cultural differences and similarities. They were invited to develop an art project from their home country and actively create it in mixed-nation groups. Another important goal of the camp was to make the participants aware that Europe is rich in cultural diversity. A visit to the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, for example, contributed significantly to this. The camp also provided a space to discuss digital art and the influence of artificial intelligence on the future of art. The results of the young people's artistic work, such as pictures, photos, collages, etc., were presented in a public exhibition at LernWerk Bocholt from 10 to 21 August 2024 under the guidance of artists from the Bocholt Art and Culture Association (KUKUG). This also allowed the people of Bocholt and the surrounding area to see how diverse and different cultures worked together in the European youth camp. These works were not only shown regionally, but also presented on the Bocholt.de website and on social media so that they could reach an international audience. The participants improved their language, intercultural and social skills during the camp. They learned from each other and strengthened their skills in dealing with other cultures. To this end, workshops and group work were used in mixed-nationality groups. The project also promoted exchange and networking between various organisations and institutions in the twin and partner cities. A final important aspect of the project is the reminder of the cultural diversity in Europe. During this European youth camp, the participants realised for themselves that Europe has a long, shared cultural history that connects them all. Conclusion The European Youth Camp ‘European Youth Art in the City of Bocholt’ helped to strengthen cultural diversity and awareness of European identity among young participants. It created a platform for exchange and creativity among young people from different countries. The organisers hope that this project will help to keep our culture in Europe alive and diverse in the long term.