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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni – “We don’t want a summer without culture”

2020-05-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni

Greece’s Ministry of Culture is determined to reboot contemporary culture at heritage sites across the country.

Tags: Athens events, cultural events, Culture Minister, culture programs, Greece culture, Greece destinations, Greece events, Greece museums, Greece programs, Greek archaeology, Lina Mendoni

The Coming Warsaw Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival

2013-03-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Warsaw Beethoven Easter Fest

Coming to Poland’s capital March 17th through 29th the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival in Warsaw invites the best in the world to a cultural and artistic event to remember. Initiated by the wife of legendary Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, Elzbieta Penderecka’s event is now one of Europe’s most anticipated festivals.

Tags: Beethoven, concerts, cultural events, Europe concerts, Poland culture, Poland events, Warsaw travel

A Cultural Treasure – Festival Kihnu Sea Festivity 2011

2011-07-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Celebrating St.John's Day at Kihnu

Visitors to Estonia will have a new cultural treat to enjoy, as the Festival Kihnu Sea Festivity 2011 takes the country’s fisherman’s tradition a step farther. Beginning Friday and ending on Sunday, the Kihnu Cultural Space, in connection with Kihnu Parish Government and the Kihnu Sea Society, present an inaugural festival.

Tags: cultural events, culture preservation, Eesti Institute, Estonia tourism, Estonia tradition, Estonia travel, Estonian festivals, Estonian Ministry of Culture, EU, Europa, MISA, Tallinn 2011, UNESCO

Azerbaijan Celebrates Republic Day

2011-05-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

This year, May 28, Azerbaijan will be celebrating its Republic Day through various cultural events in a number of countries, including the United States, Switzerland, and Northern Cyprus.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan art, Azerbaijan performers, cultural events, Republic Day

Rijeka Opens Croatia’s Carnival Season

2011-01-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Rijecki karneval is one of the biggest carnivals both in Croatia and in the world.

The 28th Rijeka Carnival opens Croatia’s carnival season. The carnival lasts from January 17, to March 9, 2011.

Tags: carnivals, cultural events, culture, festivals, Rijeka Carnival, traditions

Open Invitation: Sarajevo Winter 2011 Coming this February

2011-01-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo

Visit Sarajevo this February: the XXVII International Festival Sarajevo – “Sarajevo Winter 2011” February 7-28, 2011 – has a lot to offer.

Tags: arts and culture, Bosnia and Herzegovina, bosnian culture, cultural events, Sarajevo Winter 2011, winter festivals

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