Ségou: A creative city
Ségou: A creative city
Background
Ségou is the prestigious capital of the former Bambara Empire, located on the banks of the Niger River 240 kilometres north-east of Bamako, in the heart of West Africa.
Culture and citizen mobilization as a regional revitalization strategy in Saint-Camille
Culture and citizen mobilization as a regional revitalization strategy in Saint-Camille
Background
Saint-Camille is a rural municipality of 524 inhabitants located in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Sources, in the province of Quebec, Canada.
The old Montmagny quarter: a history of renaissance
The old Montmagny quarter: a history of renaissance
Context
Montmagny is located just 45 minutes outside of Quebec, and is home to 11,300 inhabitants. It is bordered on the north by the Saint Lawrence River, and on the south by the Appalachians.
The regional CULTURAT movement in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
The regional CULTURAT movement in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Background
Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a region of nearly 145,000 inhabitants located in western Quebec.
National holiday “Yssyakh of Tuymaada” (summer festival)
National holiday “Yssyakh of Tuymaada” (summer festival)
1. Context
Yakutsk is an administrative and political, economic, cultural and scientific center, the capital of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). Most populous city in the northeast of Russia, a major cultural and scientific center.
Cultural policy: valuing heritage for more sustainable development of Tunis
Cultural policy: valuing heritage for more sustainable development of Tunis
1. Context
The Medina of Tunis was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It is made up of a central Medina (8th c.) and two suburbs (13th c.) and covers an area of 299 hectares.
Mazu cultural festival and city sustainable development in Taichung
Mazu cultural festival and city sustainable development in Taichung
1. Context
Mazu belief is one of the most important religions in Taiwan. The Mazu pilgrimage held in every 3rd lunar month has been the most celebrated religious and cultural event all over the island.
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.
The decentralization of cultural policy – Ramallah model
The decentralization of cultural policy – Ramallah model
1. Context
Ramallah is a city about 10 miles north of the capital Jerusalem. Ramallah, like all other Palestinian cities, is struggling to rise from the destruction created by Israeli military forces during the last 60 years of occupation.
Namur Confluent Culture: an ambitious approach to culture by the Meuse-side city
Namur Confluent Culture: an ambitious approach to culture by the Meuse-side city
1. Background
Namur, the capital of Wallonia, is home to 110,000 residents. It is ideally located in the centre of Belgium, at the confluence of the Meuse and the Sambre Rivers, whose courses and traffic both flow through the city.