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International
Art Treasures Web Magazine December 2004 |
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Where's the North American Capital of Culture?That's a good question. The December 2004 edition of IATWM explores the numerous activities that Cork, Ireland has planned as they prepare for being the 2005 European Culture Capital. Our readers are aware that in 2003 we featured the two cities that were designated as 2004 Culture Capitals by the EU, Genoa and Lille. The Organization of American States also selects cities as Cultural Capitals similar to the European Union. In 2004 one North American and one South American city were honored with this designation. IATWM made numerous contacts with both cities hoping to present them during their special year. We failed, and that is why they were not covered at all. Cork, like Genoa and Lille before her, actively worked to promote the city to the world. The Italian Government Tourism Board had a wealth of information that they shared, excited that the magnificent port City was so honored. The Lille organizers were an excellent resource and their Irish counterparts are doing a tremendous job not only of organizing, which is a massive undertaking, but promoting their city as an art capital and tourism destination. Both Genoa and Lille set the bar high and it is evident that Cork plans to do her best to exceed the incredible standards they set as European Culture Capitals. |