International Space Station greatings for European Capital Of Culture 2013 – Unravel Travel TV – Video

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International Space Station greatings for European Capital Of Culture 2013 - Unravel Travel TV
The crew of the International Space Station sent greetings to Ko scaron;ice, Slovakia and its citizens - European Capital of Culture 2013 during the Grand Opening Ceremony (20 January 2013). Posdka Medzinrodnej vesmrnej stanice poslal pozdrav do Ko scaron;c, Slovensku a ich ob #269;anom - Eurpskemu hlavnmu mestu kultry pre rok 2013 v priebehu slvnostnho ceremonilu otvorenia (20. janura 2013). The background:The European Capitals of Culture is the one of the EU #39;s best known cultural initiatives. Its aim is to promote and celebrate Europe #39;s rich cultural diversity and heritage, as well as to promote mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue. The European Capitals of Culture are also an opportunity for cities to boost tourism, jobs and growth, and to transform their image. A successful Capital which embeds culture as part of a long-term development strategy can bring significant long-term cultural, economic and social benefits. On average it leads to a 12% increase in tourism and millions of visits to cultural events, with strong benefits for the retail, hotel and catering sectors. The initiative can also be a catalyst for regeneration and new cultural infrastructure, as well as promoting new skills for cultural operators and strengthening a city #39;s cultural vibrancy and international outlook. Since 2010, each European Capital of Culture meeting the commitments it made at the selection stage receives the Melina Mercouri Prize, worth euro;1.5 million. In addition, many Capitals ...

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