The European Capital of Culture Programme and Sustainable Development in a Cross-border Region Case Study
The European Capital of Culture Programme and Sustainable Development in a Cross-border Region Case Study

Timișoara 2021, Novi Sad 2021

Author(s): Ilie Rădoi
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication studies, Culture and social structure , Sociology of Culture, Geopolitics, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Trivent Publishing
Keywords: sustainable; development; cross-border region; European identity; cultural program; tourism
Summary/Abstract: For the first time since 1985, the title of ECoC for 2021 had been won by two cities being so close from a geographical point of view. It is a great opportunity for Timișoara and Novi Sad to shape together a region of culture and, meanwhile, to boost cooperation at European and international level. Sustainability is also about a cultural dimension, which has to do with cultural diversity, the cultural vibrancy of a place, cooperation and with preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The purpose of this paper is to identify cultural mechanisms, tools and models that support sustainability in a cross-border region, in the context of ECoC programme. The ultimate goal is to make the local population from Timișoara and Novi Sad surroundings aware of the cultural diversity in Europe and to increase cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

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