in the spotlight metairie italy is one of this year's european capitals of culture. for the palate to take a couple of very trip through finland. and in the snow is the very in town a rule called england is a magnet for black long enthusiasts. well you take off today show in italy's oldest city mattera it's around nine thousand years old and has been named this year's european capital of culture alongside the ball garion city of. what makes my terrace so special are its caves which served as dwellings to its residents for thousands of years already a world heritage site now when tara can celebrate a new status and of course we were on hand for the opening ceremonies. making a fanfare on their way to the center of one of europe's new capitals of culture much era these nations come from all over basilica the seven italian region where materia is located. and from former european capitals of culture like stuff on there in norway. on opening day one piece of music was heard more than any other beethoven's ode to joy. you saw him with him for europe and all of its people

capital of culture. gallery owner vessel enough saturday you shows us her hometown. place where. minorities meet turkey. our main young people are all my people and of course while gary and planned they are all proud of their almost 2000 year old roman theater which hosts events throughout the summer there is more history in an archaeological museum the world famous pentagon treasure ritual thracian drinking vessels made of 6 kilograms of gold. in the center of the city gallery sarajevo was one of the initiators of the exhibition listen to us one of the capital of culture events beaches contemporary. not from europe spoken states. listen to us focuses on social issues including bulgaria's communist past and the situation of women. is famous for its restored own town. watch your steps in the old town and no high heels. the streets are narrow about wide enough the 2 loaded mules that once had to pass by one another. most of the buildings date back to the 19th century. like this former private villa one of

follow very is the general director of materials year as a european capital of culture. he says several hundred events are planned for twenty nine hundred. people and i love these projects just as much as a mother loves her children. after the opening ceremonies i especially recommend the ones about the poet done to. which we do together with. the program is shaped by the participation of local residents and the coproduction. about that is the father whole career at sea on a. terrace stint as a european capital of culture is a good reason to take another look at the city of some sixty thousand inhabitants. it lies in an impressive canyon carved out by the gravina river. people lived here in caves like the wellings in extremely primitive conditions until the early one nine hundred fifty s. . at that time the italian prime minister called much of a national disgrace. but in one nine hundred ninety three unesco made this day saucy or city of stones a world heritage site. since then some of the cave dwelling said been converted into luxury hotels. where this year artists wil

and from former european capitals of culture like stuff on here in norway. on opening day one piece of music was heard more than any other beethoven's ode to joy. you saw him with him for europe and all of its people the top forty these are no way you thought anything on this is that these celebrations are just about the city and the. young and old feel like they're playing a leading role in some un pretty. important job in kenya and siani. much here is a small city with a long history. starting at sundown residents illuminate the night sky. others sing in the choir on the cathedral square. floating for. figure symbolizes the city's high flying hopes for the future. conceptual artist florian air vent from the group he dumbs which means every man is visiting from friends. with his larger than life force figures were invited to take part in the parade. for comedians every artist makes his or her own costumes afterwards there are a few repairs and rehearsals are always changing locations so we have to be prepared his bus must. follow very is the general directo

and we take a look around the world carrying city of plus one of this year's european capitals of culture. the month of may is a popular time to get married here in europe now if you listen carefully you will hear the wedding bells. since 2015 same sex couples have been able to marry in ireland and more and more countries all over the world are following suit taiwan of course being the latest or over the next few weeks we will be joining different couples from all over the world for the most important day of their lives and today we meet wayne and hater from ireland now they've been planning their big day for ages but will everything go off as simply as catching a wedding the k. but let's find out. ireland. not far from the capital don't let. your own tax reporter andrea scorn was supposed to meet the happy couple here but then he gets a worry call from them the tailor made suits for when cavanagh and hey torah will not be ready in time they have to find a replacement i can see there are some colors. that are similar to what we were looking at already so even used to suffocate it's for a

capital of culture. gallery owner veselin a subway yuba shows us her hometown close if it's also place where the current minorities made as turkey. our main young people. and of course bog area and they are all proud of their almost 2000 year old roman feet up which hosts events throughout the summer there is more history in the archaeological museum the world famous pentagon risky treasure ritual thracian drinking vessels made of 6 kilograms of gold. in the center of the city gallery sorry it was one of the initiators of the exhibition listen to us one of the capital of culture events beaches contemporary art from europe spoken states. listen to us focuses on social issues including bulgaria's communist past and the situation of women. dave is famous for its restored old tower. watch our steps in the old town and now high heels. the streets are narrow about wide enough the 2 loaded mules that once had to pass by one of our. most of the buildings date back to the 19th century. like this. form a private v

capital of culture status all through 2019 . a new documentary film about the legendary opera singer luciano pavarotti's explores the musical genius of the 20th century's most successful tenor. and on the high end restaurant scene it's no longer just about food but also about fashion as establishment up their game with stylish duds. well it's listed by many travel advisers as a destination to visit in 2019 and nearly halfway through its run as a european capital of culture so time to get cracking garia 2nd largest city is often overlooked by tourists as they savor the more quirky post soviet charm of the country's capital sofia but plouffe divs with its 8000 year history and beautiful roman ruins is seizing the opportunity to use culture as a binding thread for its social fabric. to come periods 2nd largest city has a turbulent history it was once brought.

every year the european union designates a couple of cities as the european capital of culture and this last week canceled the official opening of this. in bug area is to raise the profile of cities off the beaten path with a new re of cultural events throughout the year here's a look at. garion dresses. as i promised to really take on. today is here to get a small welcome got a nice to see. what was going on there looked a wonderful but what was it so that was a procession of what's called kooky which are men and women who dress up in these incredibly elaborate costumes often made out of fur or even feathers traditionally they parade or dance through the towns and villages and scare away the evil spirits around new year but also directly before lent and the kookery itself is actually a divinity personifying fecundity so their visit means obviously it's going to bring good health and hopefully a good harvest and it's there are similar traditions all across the balkans so to look very colorful of a pretty and attractive but what makes loved it so special lots of things and well first of

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shaven now much of his fortunes are changing as it becomes one of two european capitals of culture of the twenty nine and is hoping to attract thousands of this is. much of my terror is built in and around caves where people lived without electricity or running water until the mid twentieth century terra was long considered an eyesore but now the unique way it fits into its environment has made it famous. terror of us perhaps chosen as a captive of culture because it's such an example of native practice this city wasn't built in one architectural style but it developed from day to day in real life. part of the capital of culture celebrations is a dance performance called the atlas of emotions it explores aspects of how the residents of my terra live choreographer headache says it shows how unity locally might serve as an example for europe. especially now that things are somehow falling apart i have the sense that it's a unifying project. we connect to the shoe make it to the bacon and so on everyone has these emotions here. tara officially begins its year as one of europe's two capit

only italian city of metairie has kicked off its year as the european capital of culture once one of italy's poorest cities metairie is in the midst of a tourist and is poised to play host to a variety of cultural events in twenty nine taking at the core of the city's turnaround have been its ancient cave homes once said to ride a national disgrace and our feeling and many were in a sense. materie marked the beginning of a tenure as europe's capital of culture with the ny times celebration today the city of sixty thousand residents is best known for its ancient cave dwelling. but in the past material had a reputation for high levels of extreme poverty located in an economically backward part of italy materials rates of infant mortality used to be fifty percent. living conditions were cramped up until the one nine hundred sixty s. residents often lived side by side with farm animals inside the cold and caves but now there's optimism a terrorist fortunes will be pressure yes i'm hopeful that things will change now our children have long departed i hope that more jobs will be attracted.

2010 reign as european capital of culture. hedwig phiona of the netherlands was named european cultural manager of the year she organized this manifesto of the european nomadic biennial which celebrated its 12th edition last year in palermo and hopes to soon bring manifesto to eastern germany. some of the city 7 a remarkable history to have a very complex contemporary but maybe a remarkable future i'm looking in 2 days the prize for the european trend brand of the year went to the shtick live orchestra of berlin the international including horn player ury demarco it means no conductor paid improvise contemporary music with classical instruments. v.z. we'd like to see how that approach affects us and how we can play the material in an associative and playful manner a result is an incredible authenticity and a readiness to change things because we are totally behind the work and can perform it with total passion. the new prize winners can be sure that their cultural brands will now attract even more attention than before. and wi

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it is a project that combines art and politics in the european capital of culture in southern italy. oh that would have cut. that you would know that. today's the day of the big rally antony dons his apostle costume incense all for the meeting point in my tatters oldtown several famous films about jesus have been shot here this one is special it depicts the life of jesus but will also be about a real life protest a march against the exploitation of refugees from africa supporters have come from the surrounding migrant reception centers and towns. where. the posters are almost ready and there's a relaxed atmosphere the political protest is also part of mido house film this is a real campaign for justice led by migrants playing jesus and his disciples. and that oh that would. have that. that would pull that. lot to. curtain and. c it is a revolt of dignity the protesters are demanding family working conditions and for residency permits for refugees a life of dignity. that . that. some local farmers have come to support the campaign for tomatoes red gold. symbolize major corporations cr

capital of culture. gallery owner veselin a subway you shows us her hometown clubs if it's also place where different minorities meet as a turkey join. our main young people roma people and of course bog area and they are all proud of their almost 2000 year old roman theater which hosts events throughout the summer there's more history in the archaeological museum the world famous pentagon treasure ritual thracian drinking vessels made of 6 kilograms of gold. in the center of the city gallery sorry it was one of the initiators of the exhibition and listen to us one of the capital of culture events beaches contemporary art from europe spoken states. listen to us focus is on social issues including bulgaria's communist past and the situation of women. have to have is famous for its restored old town. watch your step in the old town and now high heels. the streets are narrow about wide enough the 2 loaded mules that once had to pass by one another. most of the buildings date back to the 19th century. like t

the city of plouff to evade boag areas kicks off its year as the european capital of culture nine hundred fifty thousand people gathered on the main square to watch the opening festivities of devas bo garry's oldest city and boasts cultural landmarks dating back to the greek roman and of when you see. the saudi teenager fleeing alleged abuse by her family has now found safety in canada it's been a long odyssey for a half mohammed a canoe and she was planning to seek asylum in australia but was stopped on route of the bangkok airport and threatened with deportation of the days of uncertainty it was canadian officials who offered her a new home. run household canoe and briefly appeared before the press at toronto airport but was too exhausted to take questions after a dramatic journey she's finally safe in her new home and it was glad that you were able to. see a lot of the rescue so you get to keep them lest you and use your aunt often refer to the person you sling mud. on january fifth the eighteen year old arrived at bangkok airport from kuwait she defied thai authorities by barricading

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