LYON 2013
LYON: OUT TO BECOME EUROPEAN CAPITAL
OF CULTURE 2013
European Capital of Culture: user’s
guide and dates to remember
The title “European Capital of
Culture” was introduced by the
European Union in 1985 to contribute
to rapprochement among the peoples
of Europe and assert the core role
of cities in the artistic and
cultural domains. The title is a
much-coveted one and represents a
magnificent opportunity for
collective mobilisation of a
territory’s different players.
2013 is going to be the year of
France and Slovakia: the competition
is now a national affair.
- Autumn 2007: announcement of the
cities chosen for the second round
- 31.12.2008: announcement of the
winning city
What makes Lyon a potential winner?
Lyon is a metropolis undergoing
profound change and revealing a new
countenance.
Lyon is a city driven by a
combination of heritage and
modernity.
Lyon’s European/metropolitan dynamic
provides it with an image of
excellence.
Lyon considers cultural diversity a
factor for social and economic
progress.
A candidate for the whole community
Lyon’s intention is to stand as a
community candidate, with massive
involvement by people from all
backgrounds, all professional
sectors, all age groups and all the
city’s different territories. This
is why the first phase is one of
consultation with civil society and
is marked by three main emphases:
- The residents, with the opening of
the website www.lyon2013.com on 2
April, the sending of a regular
newsletter, the “ideas box” and the “2013 Cafés”: this will mean
interactivity with residents and the
chance for them to appropriate the
candidature.
- The network of players, with
workshops bringing together
personalities from cultural, official and economic circles to
identify themes and factors for
success.
- The sponsoring committee comprises
a group of “ambassadors” who
contribute their names and points of
view to the development of Lyon’s
candidature.
The themes:
After consultation with residents a
number of avenues to be explored
have emerged. They include the
notions of European citizenship,
receptivity, exchange, innovation
and sustainable development.
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