During the week from 13th to 17th June, the European Club from Escola Secundária Fernando Namora, organized its last exhibition of this schoolyear.
The theme was the European Capitals of Culture, with special emphasis on the Capitals of 2011: Turku in Finland and Tallin, in Estonia.
The exhibition used cardboards to illustrate the scope, tradition and recent history behind the creation of this european event and had also the contribution of the 7th grade classes with the result of their research of some European capitals of the past.
Here is a slideshow so that you can have a look at our exhibition.
The theme was the European Capitals of Culture, with special emphasis on the Capitals of 2011: Turku in Finland and Tallin, in Estonia.
The exhibition used cardboards to illustrate the scope, tradition and recent history behind the creation of this european event and had also the contribution of the 7th grade classes with the result of their research of some European capitals of the past.
Here is a slideshow so that you can have a look at our exhibition.
Read some piece of information about the European Capitals of Culture, taken from the site of the European Commission.
Each year, cities chosen as European Capitals of Culture – in 2011 Tallinn, and Turku – provide living proof of the richness and diversity of European cultures. Started in 1985, the initiative has become one of the most prestigious and high-profile cultural events in Europe.
More than 40 cities have been designated European Capitals of Culture so far, from Stockholm to Genoa, Athens to Glasgow, and Cracow to Porto.
A city is not chosen as a European Capital of Culture solely for what it is, but mainly for what it plans to do for a year that has to be exceptional. Its programme for the year must meet some specific criteria.
http://youtu.be/zQxcEwynZ4w (watch some images of Turku)
Purpose
The European Capitals of Culture initiative was set up to:
- highlight the richness and diversity of European cultures
- celebrate the cultural ties that link Europeans together
- bring people from different European countries into contact with each other's culture and promote mutual understanding
- foster a feeling of European citizenship.
In addition, studies have shown that the event is a valuable opportunity to:
- regenerate cities
-raise their international profile and enhance their image in the eyes of their own inhabitants
- give new vitality to their cultural life
- raise their international profile, boost tourism and enhance their image in the eyes of their own inhabitants.
Find more:
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/our-programmes-and-actions/doc413_en.htm
http://www.tallinn2011.ee/eng
http://www.turku2011.fi/en/turku-2011/turku-european-capital-culture-2011
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Capital_of_Culture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonidoargento/5557873475/
http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/fpage/experience/tallinn_2011
http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=14281&culture=en-us&contentlan=2
