"Imagine.Create.Innovate" – the motto of the 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation (EYCI) – summarising the aim of the Year: to promote creative and innovative approaches in different sectors of human activity. At the occasion of the European Year 2009, EFA is eager to highlight the outstanding excellence of arts and culture and, in particular, festivals for acting as innovative and creative motors in society. EFA attended the official opening of the Year that took place on 7 January 2009 in Prague. Activities of EFA and its members in the framework of the EYCI will be followed on the EFA website! Related documents and links: • EU website for the European Year of Innovation and Creativity • Information on artistic launch of the EYCI (20 January 2009) • Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the European Year of Creativity and Innovation (2009)