Seferihisar, Seed Swap Festival
Seferihisar, Seed Swap Festival
1. Context
Seferihisar is a harbor town situated 45 km away from Izmir, on the Aegean coast in Turkey.
The living Capoeira programme: strenghtening cultural heritage policy
The living Capoeira programme: strenghtening cultural heritage policy
1. Context
Salvador has an estimated population of about three million people. Tourism and cultural activities are important sources of employment and revenue, which drives the need for the arts and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Rouyn-Noranda, Cultural capital
Rouyn-Noranda, Cultural capital
1. Context
Founded in 1926, Rouyn-Noranda is a city with 41,934 inhabitants, located 600 km to the northwest of Montreal, whose economy has historically been based on mineral and forestry resources.
Integrated world heritage management plan, Regensburg
Integrated world heritage management plan, Regensburg
1. Context
The Old Town of Regensburg, in Germany, lies on the Danube and is an inner European mediaeval centre of trade. The interaction between cultural and architectural influences is emphasized.
Culture as a means for the reconstruction of the social fabric, Querétaro
Culture as a means for the reconstruction of the social fabric, Querétaro
1. Context
Querétaro has been a cultural heritage site since 1996, encompassing one of the most significant historical monument areas of Mexico. The cultural variety includes food, languages, traditions and intense artistic activity.
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.
Pilsen, European Capital of Culture 2015
Pilsen, European Capital of Culture 2015
1. Context
Pilsen is the 4th largest city in Czech Republic. It is located in western Bohemia. The city was founded on the confluence of 4 rivers in 1295. Its population is 165,000 inhabitants.
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).
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.
Nevşehir, «The largest underground settlement of the world»
Nevşehir, «The largest underground settlement of the world»
1. Context
Nevşehir is considered an important city in Turkey due to its natural cultural and historical features. The underground cities, stone houses, interior decorations and church wall paintings bring cultural tourism in to the forefront.