| Publisher | European Commission: Press Release Database |
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| Series Details | IP/18/6888 |
| Publication Date | 03/01/2019 |
| Content Type | News |
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Summary: Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Matera (Italy) became the European Capitals of Culture as of 1 January 2019, holding the title for a full year. Further information: Plovdiv became the first ever Bulgarian city to be chosen as European Capital of Culture. The opening celebrations were scheduled to take place from 11-13 January and the programme was built under the motto 'Together'. The programme for Matera was organised under the motto 'Open Future', and feature a special focus on social and cultural inclusion and collaborative innovation. The opening celebrations were set to take place on 19-20 January. The initiative setting up a European Capital of Culture emerged in 1985. The cities are selected on the basis of a cultural programme that must have a strong European dimension, promote the participation and active involvement of the city's inhabitants and contribute to the long-term development of the city and its surrounding region. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-6888_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Keywords | European Capitals of Culture |
| Countries / Regions | Bulgaria, Italy |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
