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30 December 2011
Guimarães welcomes 2012 into the heart of the city
The City Hall and Guimarães 2012 welcome the New Year by inviting all citizens and visitors to live the city’s cultural heritage down to the last minute of 2011 and starting off with the very first second of 2012. Guimarães welcomes 2012 announcing an exceptional year of cultural and artistic experiences. Guimarães invites everyone to gather at Oliveira Square on New Year’s Eve to share a special evening of musical entertainment and videos, celebrating together and ringing in the New Year.




Guimarães 2012 presents “you are part of it”

In a direct invitation made to the people, Guimarães 2012 has launched the campaign entitled “Tu fazes parte – You are part of it,” beckoning everyone to discover the history, lifestyle and culture of the residents of Guimarães. In 2012, the City of Guimarães will set the stage for original artistic productions of all kinds and opens its arms to all those who wish to participate in this year that offers so much to see, feel, experience and enjoy in a place which has the privilege of being the center of countless cultural events. In 2012, indeed, “You are part of it!”




New welcome point in the center of the city

Guimarães has a new meeting place, at nº 60 in the Rua Camões Street near the Toural Square. It is a welcome and information point for citizens and visitors of the European Capital of Culture. This welcome point will be a place for information about the city and about the Guimarães 2012 cultural program.




Košice 2013 promotes Artist in Residence

In the frame of European Capital of Culture the NGO Košice 2013 is running an international Artist-in-Residence program for emerging artists from all over the world and from all artistic disciplines and expressions. Residents will be thus given the possibility to become a cultural pioneer and to work in the inspiring environment which is the City of Košice. The deadline for application is the 31st of December 2011.
Guimarães 2012 presents the exhibition "A Cidade da Muralha" European Capital of Culture presented “Guimarães Architectural Guide”
Lígia Teixeira presented “Strings of Thought” Guimarães’ students exhibit “The Heart of Guimarães”
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