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An annual EU event since 1985To mirror the cultural variety within EU.

European Capital of Culture

Umeå targets the capital of culture year in order to:

Strengthen the peopleStrengthen the cityStrengthen the cultureStrengthen the northern regionStrengthen the European collaboration

Culture as a driver for growthA lever towards the municipality’s long-term growth targets – 200.000 inhabitants by the year 2050

Culture as a marketing tour– Caught by [Umeå]

Region AC3%

EU financing15%

EU, Melina Mer-couri foundation

4%

Culture and business sector

8%

Umeå municipality32%Foundations and

funds5%

Swedish Arts Council

3%

VisitSweden3%

State financing24%

Other municipalities3%Financing so far,

SEK 310,4 million(2013-03-25)

Based on the eight seasons of the Sami people

Every season includes:– An opening ceremony– Projects and events– Recurring projects– Festivals

The program

Built through co-creation

The projects are run by cultural actors, societies, organisations, institutions and private persons

The program year

The program will continue to grow and develop on our website:

www.umea2014.se

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