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Municipal cultural institutions include the [[Municipal Library of Ljubljana]] consisting of 6 libraries and their branches round the city, the [[Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana]], the [[International Centre of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana]], the [[Festival Ljubljana Public Institute]], the [[Ljubljana City Theatre (MGL)]],[[Mladinsko Theatre]] and [[Ljubljana Puppet Theatre]], and some recently (re)established institutions: [[Kinodvor Cinema]], [[Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture]] and [[Španski borci Culture Centre]]. | Municipal cultural institutions include the [[Municipal Library of Ljubljana]] consisting of 6 libraries and their branches round the city, the [[Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana]], the [[International Centre of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana]], the [[Festival Ljubljana Public Institute]], the [[Ljubljana City Theatre (MGL)]],[[Mladinsko Theatre]] and [[Ljubljana Puppet Theatre]], and some recently (re)established institutions: [[Kinodvor Cinema]], [[Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture]] and [[Španski borci Culture Centre]]. | ||
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− | From April 2010 till April 2011 Ljubljana acted as the UNESCO World's Book Capital which concluded with the adoption of the ''Ljubljana Resolution on Books'', a document that "stresses the importance of books as key vehicles of human development, cultural pluralism and sustainable diversity". In April 2011 Ljubljana also became a member of the ICORN network of cities of refuge to persecuted writers. Ljubljana strives to pursue the active involvement with literature also with the candidature to obtain the permanent UNESCO title of the City of Literature. | + | |
+ | In 2010 Municipality of Ljubljana joined the European project ''Second Chance'' in which it takes the transformation of the former [[Tovarna Rog|Rog factory]] as a case study, compared to Nuerenberg (former AEG factory), Leipzig (HALLE 14 of the former Cotton Spinning Mill), Venice (the Arsenale), and Krakow (the tram depot in the St. Lawrence district). | ||
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+ | From April 2010 till April 2011 Ljubljana acted as the UNESCO World's Book Capital which concluded with the adoption of the ''Ljubljana Resolution on Books'', a document that "stresses the importance of books as key vehicles of human development, cultural pluralism and sustainable diversity". In April 2011 Ljubljana also became a member of the ICORN network of cities of refuge to persecuted writers. In cooperation with the [[Slovene PEN Centre]] a journalist, writer and a human rights advocate from Morocco was selected as the first resident. Ljubljana strives to pursue the active involvement with literature also with the candidature to obtain the permanent UNESCO title of the City of Literature. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [http://www.visitljubljana.si/ Visit Ljubljana] - website by Ljubljana Tourist Board | * [http://www.visitljubljana.si/ Visit Ljubljana] - website by Ljubljana Tourist Board | ||
* [http://kraji.eu/slovenija/ljubljana/eng Ljubljana photos on Kraji.eu] | * [http://kraji.eu/slovenija/ljubljana/eng Ljubljana photos on Kraji.eu] | ||
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+ | * [http://www.secondchanceproject.eu/static/ljubljana.php Second Chance project website] | ||
* [http://www.icorn.org/articles.php?var=268 New ICORN member city: Ljubljana!] | * [http://www.icorn.org/articles.php?var=268 New ICORN member city: Ljubljana!] | ||
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Guides | Guides | ||
* [http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/04/10/travel/20110410-surfacing.html Ljubljana on The New York Times website] | * [http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/04/10/travel/20110410-surfacing.html Ljubljana on The New York Times website] |
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12 May 2024
A performance of "Superfluous - Odvečni", based on the famous essay by Ilija Trojanow and conceptualised by EnKnapGroup (EKG). Supported by Ministry of Culture and Department of Culture of Municipality of Ljubljana.
at the Rollercoaster
2 May 2024
3 May 2024
Two performances of "You Are What You Eat - Si to, kar ješ", a show about rebellions in the context of former Yugoslavia. Produced by Glej Theatre. Supported by European Union, Public Fund for Cultural Activities of the Republic of Slovenia, and Department of Culture of Municipality of Ljubljana.
at the RESISTANCE! Youth Festival of Modern European History
20 Apr 2024
"Superfluous - Odvečni", an original dance performance by EnKnapGroup (EKG) with an international cast. Supported by Ministry of Culture and Municipality of Ljubljana.
The Board for Cultural Activities of the City Council is responsible for municipal funding of arts and culture and other activities in the field. Annually the Župančič Award is bestowed to the outstanding creators in the field of arts and culture.
The Department of Culture of Municipality of Ljubljana functions as a governance and professional body in charge of public cultural institutions (16 municipal cultural institutions) and non-profit cultural organisations in the municipality, seeking to provide a creative environment for cultural associations, groups and individuals in the field of art and culture and to stimulate amateur cultural activity. The Department is also responsible for cultural heritage, local monuments and infrastructure.
A tender for co-financing of cultural programmes and projects is issued annually (usually at the end of the year). Other bids for various initiatives are issued throughout the year.
Municipal cultural institutions include the Municipal Library of Ljubljana consisting of 6 libraries and their branches round the city, the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, the International Centre of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana, the Festival Ljubljana Public Institute, the Ljubljana City Theatre (MGL),Mladinsko Theatre and Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, and some recently (re)established institutions: Kinodvor Cinema, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture and Španski borci Culture Centre.
In 2010 Municipality of Ljubljana joined the European project Second Chance in which it takes the transformation of the former Rog factory as a case study, compared to Nuerenberg (former AEG factory), Leipzig (HALLE 14 of the former Cotton Spinning Mill), Venice (the Arsenale), and Krakow (the tram depot in the St. Lawrence district).
From April 2010 till April 2011 Ljubljana acted as the UNESCO World's Book Capital which concluded with the adoption of the Ljubljana Resolution on Books, a document that "stresses the importance of books as key vehicles of human development, cultural pluralism and sustainable diversity". In April 2011 Ljubljana also became a member of the ICORN network of cities of refuge to persecuted writers. In cooperation with the Slovene PEN Centre a journalist, writer and a human rights advocate from Morocco was selected as the first resident. Ljubljana strives to pursue the active involvement with literature also with the candidature to obtain the permanent UNESCO title of the City of Literature.
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