An annual EU event since 1985 To mirror the cultural variety within EU.
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European Capital of Culture. An annual EU event since 1985 To mirror the cultural variety within EU. Umeå targets the capital of culture year in order to:. Strengthen the people Strengthen the city Strengthen the culture Strengthen the northern region - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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An annual EU event since 1985To mirror the cultural variety within EU.
European Capital of Culture
Umeå targets the capital of culture year in order to:
Strengthen the peopleStrengthen the cityStrengthen the cultureStrengthen the northern regionStrengthen the European collaboration
Culture as a driver for growthA lever towards the municipality’s long-term growth targets – 200.000 inhabitants by the year 2050
Culture as a marketing tour– Caught by [Umeå]
Region AC3%
EU financing15%
EU, Melina Mer-couri foundation
4%
Culture and business sector
8%
Umeå municipality32%Foundations and
funds5%
Swedish Arts Council
3%
VisitSweden3%
State financing24%
Other municipalities3%Financing so far,
SEK 310,4 million(2013-03-25)
Based on the eight seasons of the Sami people
Every season includes:– An opening ceremony– Projects and events– Recurring projects– Festivals
The program
Built through co-creation
The projects are run by cultural actors, societies, organisations, institutions and private persons
The program year
The program will continue to grow and develop on our website:
www.umea2014.se
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