Quebec's Agenda 21 for culture
Quebec's Agenda 21 for culture
1. Context
The province of Quebec is the largest in Canada with a surface area of 1,542,056 km2. In 2013 its population was estimated to be over 8 million people.
International impact through the Hamuy Cocha Festival, Puno
International impact through the Hamuy Cocha Festival, Puno
1. Context
The City of Puno is located along the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at 3860m above sea level. Puno is considered the folkloric capital of Peru, and is home to the most number of traditional dances in the country.
Decentralization of culture, Porto Alegre
Decentralization of culture, Porto Alegre
1. Context
Porto Alegre is the capital of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, located on the border with Uruguay and Argentina.
Ocuparte, heritage art school in the neighbourhood of Peñalolén
Ocuparte, heritage art school in the neighbourhood of Peñalolén
1. Context
Peñalolén is located in the eastern part of the Santiago Province, within the Metropolitan Region. It is 54.9 km2 and contains a large amount of socioeconomic and cultural diversity.
Batik culture based sustainable development of creative economy
Batik culture based sustainable development of creative economy
1. Context
The location of Pekalongan City is strategic, being located on the national north coast highway (Pantura) of the island of Java, connecting the cities of Jakarta (384 km to the west), Semarang and Surabaya (488 km to the east).
Nilüfer, the house of the exchange of populations
Nilüfer, the house of the exchange of populations
1. Context
The Municipality of Nilüfer was founded in 1987 as one of the three municipal administrations constituting the Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa.
Strategy for the intration of arts and culture into acadian society
Strategy for the intration of arts and culture into acadian society
1. Context
The Acadians are one of the founding peoples of Canada, with a tumultuous history marked by massive deportation from 1755 to 1763. They were dispersed throughout New England, Louisiana, France, Quebec, the Caribbean, and around the world.
Namur: the "NA!" project: assessing classical music
Namur: the "NA!" project: assessing classical music
1. Background
The NA! project was developed in the City of Namur. Even with a population of just 110,000 inhabitants, the region boasts a strong choir community. In fact, nearly one in three people were a member of a choir in their youth and continue to participate today.
Montreal's cultural access network: local cultural venues
Montreal's cultural access network: local cultural venues
1. Context
Municipal cultural distribution has been a part of the Island of Montreal for many years.
Cultural mediation: an action philosophy for the City of Montreal
Cultural mediation: an action philosophy for the City of Montreal
1. Context
In order to be dynamic and innovative, a 21st Century cultural metropolis like Montreal needs to involve as many creators and citizens as possible in its cultural activities.