Portal de Murcia
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Murcia and have an emblem that presents the city as a candidate for European Capital of Culture 2016.
The logo symbolizes the coexistence of three cultures, with the interlocking shapes of the tower of the cathedral, the Moorish arches and sun spots, which resemble those of the Star of David.
The colors used in the logo design are yellow, as a characteristic tone of the sun and the light of Murcia, the red seal of the city, and blue, the river running through it and water that gives life to your garden .
In addition, the arches form the MU syllable, short of the city, and the waves that penetrate the letter 'u' symbolize its Mediterranean character.
Until late 2009, when the central government published the bases, the municipality can not formalize his official candidacy for the European Capital, but has already shown its "declaration of intent."
During 2010, the year will prepare the draft which will be presented in October of that year.
The shortlist of four Spanish cities that go to the finals will be held in late 2010.
European Capital of Culture is to highlight the richness, diversity and shared characteristics of European culture, promoting access to culture for citizens and emphasizing the role of culture in the development of cities.
In 2016 a Spanish city share capital and one Polish.
The very act of preparing the bid is an opportunity to analyze and reestablish a new vision of the city, the territory in which it is found and its alliances with other European towns and cities.
Generally, the cities chosen to undertake the appointment leverage strategic projects and sustainable cultural development, social cohesion and European awareness.
So if Murcia was chosen as European Capital of Culture 2016, this would organize extensive programs of different types of events, from music, dance and theater, film festivals, alternative festivals, exhibitions, art exhibitions, conferences, outdoor events free ...
The idea of the European Capital of Culture was established in 1983 by Melina Mercouri, Greek Minister of Culture, who proposed to the European Commission the creation of this action, which, since 1985 until today, has given such recognition to 33 cities Europe, including those found in Madrid in 1992, Santiago de Compostela in 2000 and Salamanca in 2002.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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