Concepción: Cultural strategic plan

Concepción: Cultural strategic plan

1. Context

The city and community of Concepción, has an area of 221 km2 and is the capital of the province of the same name as well as the Region of the Biobío, Chile. It is located in the central region, 509 kilometres to the south of Santiago.

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

1. Context

Busan is the 2nd largest city in Korea. The old downtown of Busan, located in the Jung-gu District, has been playing a valuable role in facilitating foreign cultural exchanges since its port opened in 1407.

Bogotá: Inhabiting community culture

Bogotá: Inhabiting community culture

1. Context

The international organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) promotes the fundamental role of culture in sustainable development through Agenda 21 for culture (2004) and its implementation along with Culture 21 Actions (2015).

Bogotá: Ruptures, transitions, reinventions. Responsible graffiti practices

Bogotá: Ruptures, transitions, reinventions. Responsible graffiti practices

1. Context

Graffiti in Bogotá has been recognised as an urban cultural practice, primarily by youth groups. It is also considered a form of artistic expression or urban art. However, it also has a significant effect on the city's cultural heritage.

Beit Shour old town: a corner of culture

Beit Shour old town: a corner of culture

1. Context

The city of Beit Sahour holds a huge legacy of customs and traditions due to its origins going back to the Bronze Age (3000 B.C.). The Canaanites inhabited its numerous caves as traces of inhabitants were found in these caves, going back to Roman times.

The City of Angers' culture and solidarity charter

The City of Angers' culture and solidarity charter

1. Context

The city of Angers is home to around 150,000 inhabitants. 32% of its residences are social housing with an average income lower than the national average.