Participating in the Co-creation of New Narrative regarding European Identity through European Capitals of Culture
Participating in the Co-creation of New Narrative regarding European Identity through European Capitals of Culture

Author(s): Codruța-Diana Simionescu
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Geopolitics
Published by: Trivent Publishing
Keywords: European identity; ECoC; maps of meaning; cultural mediation;cross-border region;
Summary/Abstract: Nowadays, there is an emerging need for a new narrative regarding the European identity, built around the cultural unity and the common values of the European citizens. Since 1985, starting with the City of Culture prize and continuing with the European Capital of Culture programme, culture comes to the fore of European construction. The intrinsic value of culture, less visible, less touchable impacts the local community and society at large. Reflecting on the history and cultural heritage and understanding their importance and meaning in our daily lives is of primary importance. A reflective approach towards our heritage and the development of new maps of meaning are also required. In support of this position, we aim in the present paper to investigate the role of the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) title in developing new maps of meaning inside a cross-border region, with emphasis on Timisoara 2021 and Novi Sad 2021.

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