Closing the Gap roundtable five: Broumov

Thursday 23rd of May - morning open to public, afternoon on invitation

10.00-10.30 Welcome and introduction by:

·      Piet Forger, Closing The Gap programme coordinator and ENCC board member

·      Žaneta Vávrová and Marie Silondi, legacy plans from Vzdělávací a kulturní centrum Broumov and finalist of ECoC Broumov 2028+

10.30-12.30 Small small regions matter: inspirational talks by experts:

·      Rethinking the value of culture and cultural heritage for peripheral areas and cultural tourism, by Nancy Duxbury

·     The European Capitals of Culture programme: its potential for regions and how to work with its legacy, by Else Christensen-Redzepovic

Q&A and discussion

12.30-14.00 Informal lunch

14.00-15.30 Working groups focused on the Broumov region:

·      What are the needs of the local cultural sector that policy makers and authorities should address?

·      What do policy makers and authorities need from the cultural sector and the ECoC candidacy team?

·      How can the legacy of the ECoC candidacy contribute to the region's development?

15.30-16.00 Coffee break

16.00-17.30 Main conclusions plenary and next steps

17.30-18.00 Informal drink

Friday 24th of May 2024 - study visits

9.45 Departure to Martínkovice

10.00-11.00 Visit of the emerging cultural center Hoprich

11.00 Departure to Sokolowsko

11.30-14.00 Visit and informal lunch at Fundacja in Situ in Sokolowsko

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