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What we stand for

Our programme is focused on developing European and local values through cultural interaction. The emerging Q/01 significance and responsibility of cities for the future of Europe corresponds with the new role of Debrecen for its region - and Europe. We wish to develop future WHY DOES YOUR CITY WISH TO TAKE PART visions for Europe. Living together in harmony and more interaction with other cultures is the biggest issue in IN THE COMPETITION FOR THE TITLE OF today’s Europe - and Debrecen is a living laboratory of an advancing multicultural, more inclusive society. EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE? Sustainability in all fields of life is the most important issue in tomorrow’s Europe. At the city level, Debrecen is committed to these principles when planning its As Europeans, we are happy to share different 02. The dynamic development of the city is still an future, particularly in terms of culture. experiences, stories and perspectives among Europeans. isolated phenomenon - the direct surroundings of the city benefit little from the growth. In the We aim at transporting these European themes sys- Debrecen indisputably has ambitions - but people are narrow region of Debrecen a significant part of the tematically to our citizens and the visitors of the ECoC working hard to fulfil them. The city has formulated a inhabitants live in deep poverty. programme. A lot to discuss about and work on with our cultural strategy for the years up to 2030, and a long- European friends. They are all welcome! term development vision is also shaping up. Our city is in Culture, culture-based development, debates and the middle of a radical transformation process, turning self-reflection have the potential to offer proposals, into a major conurbation through dynamic economic concepts or sometimes even solutions to reduce these What we aim at growth and supported by big infrastructure investments. tensions and to balance the conflicts.

As a result, it is undergoing rapid multicultural change, Put succinctly - is a valuable, sustainable legacy. Apart Introduction spurred by the expanding numbers of foreign students To achieve its potential, the cultural life of Debrecen from artistic cooperation and hospitality during the and international investors establishing themselves in has to become more connected (both internally and year of ECoC, our longer-term aim is to create a serious the city every year. externally) and international. We need more interaction, ECoC-legacy and a system of long-term mutual learning cooperation, integration and adoption of best practices. through new European partnerships and networks. This The European dimension of our ECoC bid is fundamental is our challenge. Introduction What we need to the entire project, as the internationalisation and professionalisation of the cultural scene of Debrecen is In our dreams we are in the year 2030. We see an average Debrecen cou- …is balance. A business centre, international one of the main local expectations of our bid. ple waiting with bated breath for the next edition of the Horizon Festival investments, intensive growth, the biggest university in the summer with an array international artists and performances on the in Hungary, a developing international airport and a With the ECoC title Debrecen would receive a “European bill. They love this extraordinary cavalcade of art, nature and celebration cross-border regional role - these are the commercial scholarship”, a moral recognition to learn more and work of sustainable lifestyle. Their daughter, a contemporary designer, is rent- and educational assets on one side of the scales. in a very focused manner to achieve the above ing a studio at the hub of the Creative and Cultural Development Agency, mentioned goals. her art-pieces are selling well. She travels regularly and has been invited We want to become European Capital of Culture to put to design weeks throughout Europe already. Their son is operating a Cool culture and European collaboration into the other Why? We know that the new balance of the city - as School Container with his schoolmates - they form an experimental music weighing pan. outlined above - would bring a better quality of life, band. They both intend to stay in the city as cultural life and the whole pro-active communities, more European cooperation, a creative sector is full of new possibilities and perspectives. Why culture? more innovative cultural offering, and overall a colourful and attractive Debrecen becoming an acknowledged Walking along the huge flower and plant installations in the public space Because otherwise we will face serious tensions within member of the family of European cities. of the city, our couple is passing by the b24 art centre, where currently the city and between the city and its surroundings: residential artists from several countries are debating culture with local As Hungary’s second city and a regional centre, Debre- colleagues on the terrace. Then our imaginary couple returns to Tócóskert 01. Debrecen’s somewhat inward-looking, rather ho- cen’s ECoC achievements would have an impact on the where they live. What a colourful housing estate nowadays! They will go mogenous and culturally conservative community whole county and the cross border region. This would be to the Exchanger community art centre this afternoon, as recently they will stand in marked contrast to the rapid modern- a truly valuable contribution to all Europe. have initiated a local tango group for seniors. In the evening they have to isation and changes in the economy, business and do some shopping in the city centre - they would never miss a coffee on university, with these developments seeming to be the rooftop of the Forum Mall: what a fantastic place to enjoy the sunset artificial and forced in the eyes of many citizens. on the horizon!

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• The municipality of Miskolc has expressed an ECoC partner cities in interest to join the Exchangers project, and also north-east Hungary plans to open community art centres in its housing estates. The two cities will work together on knowl- Q/02 North-east Hungary is part of the cross-border regional edge sharing and adopting European best practic- cooperation network of the Debrecen bid. Our aim is to es. In a happy coincidence, the National Theatre negotiate cooperation agreements with the cities of this of Miskolc will celebrate its 200th anniversary DOES YOUR CITY PLAN TO region to spread the impact of ECoC. in 2023, and plans to cooperate in ECoC theatre projects (e.g. Trans/Missions 2023). INVOLVE ITS SURROUNDING AREA? • Nyíregyháza institutions and organizations will Cine Special Fest 2023 International Film Festival: be involved into the Soul Leaders project and The Miskolc CineFest International Film Festival and EXPLAIN THIS CHOICE. Memory Gap Museum. Nyíregyháza city council Debrecen 2023 have already agreed to jointly will support Debrecen to involve the Nyíregy- organise a special programme of the annual film háza-based LEGO factory as a partners of the festival (Cine Special Fest 2023). For 2023, the The host of this bid is emphatically the city of Debrecen. towns Hortobágy and Tiszafüred, as well as programme series Show your Spices. The city 10-day event, scheduled for September, will screen However, our programme shares activities both with the professionals from the Hortobágy National Park has also expressed an interest to join the European movies related to the themes of the immediate surroundings and the wider region, including and an international partner for environmental Exchangers project, considering to open similar Debrecen 2023 programme. cities in north-east Hungary and cross-border coopera- sustainable culture issues: Julie’s Bicycle - community art centres. tion with cities in four countries. (This cross-border city Sustaining Creativity (UK). • Debrecen was delighted to invite Tokaj to join the cooperation network is linked to the existing Carpathian • Eger is one of the former Hungarian ECoC can- key area #LANDSCAPE (key areas see in Q04) with Euroregion and hence subject of Q09.) • In terms of social-cultural development, Debrecen didates for 2023. Debrecen appreciates the artistic events in the natural environment. feels responsible for the people in the communities ECoC-efforts of Eger when approaching the city for Building regional partnerships through the ECoC is in and villages around the city who do not benefit from cooperation. Eger has officially expressed its inter- • Tiszafüred, located at Lake Tisza on the Western line with the long-term plans of the city to develop its the economic development of Debrecen directly. est to participate in the Horizon Festival and in the edge of the Hortobágy National Park, has officially

regional centre role within eastern Hungary (in terms of Their living standards, social status and incomes Celebrate Letters, Imaginary Spaces, Soul Leaders expressed its interest in the key area #LANDSCAPE Introduction economy, education, health services, traffic, tourism are very often far below those in the city. These and The Memory Gap Museum projects. (key areas see in Q04) and the Horizon Festival.

and culture) and its (cross-border) regional net- imbalances cannot be solved by the ECoC alone, Rzeszów work-building role. In the cultural sector these efforts but our programme presents examples of how are equally supported by the city cultural strategy (the culture-driven activities can certainly reduce the Lviv development of festivals, the role of institutions) and the differences and open new horizons for future gen- Introduction ECoC programme (projects for, in, and with the region). erations. For example, the Craft for Life (see P. 42) project will support young, talented artisans from Roma communities to develop their own arts and Neighbourhood crafts traditions. Furthermore, we have extended responsible city the scope of the Cool School Containers (see P. 47) project to the high schools of Hajdú-Bihar county to Debrecen’s role as a regional centre role is inherent, bring this community-building tool to a wider range Ivano-Frankivsk originating from its economic, environmental and social of young people in the region. Some mobility and

responsibility for the region. grant schemes for small NGOs and initiatives will Košice also be open to the region (see Q20). Uzhhorod Hence, project-based cooperation with the settlements and communities within a range of 30 to 40 km will have Mukacheve an important role in the programme. We have involved them to respond to a variety of challenges: Berehove Miskolc Tokaj

Nyíregyháza • In terms of ecology and environmental sustainabili- Eger ty, Debrecen feels responsible for the neighbouring Hortobágy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Hortobágy Satu Mare

site famous for its landscape, unique biodiversity Tiszafüred and low e-light pollution. With the ECoC pro- Baia Mare gramme, a completely new horizon will be opened Debrecen Hortobágy for the Hortobágy region. The Horizon Festival (see National Park P. 32) will stand for a new model of environmental

sustainability and ecotourism, cooperating with Oradea partners from the region including villages and the Territorial data: Territorial Debrecen: 204.000 inhabitants, GDP per capita: 23,500 EUR Hajdú-Bihar County: 540,000 inhabitants, GDP per EUR capita: 7,750 Hadjú-Bihar County Cluj-Napoca

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organizations. The municipal government of Debrecen Visual culture can hardly be noticed in the streets, neither has official connections with as many as 400 NGOs, half of is it consciously incorporated in urban development. The which pursue cultural activities. However, while some are city’s values and heritage barely feature in any branding respected and established players in the cultural life of the or marketing projects. It is remarkable that a community Q/03 city (including folk dance, music, and handicraft associa- space belonging to the university - the Great Forest Water tions) lots of civil initiatives typically have short lifespans. Tower – can attract far more young inhabitants annually The causes are various, but include the lack of long-term than municipal institutions. This is perhaps the only exam- EXPLAIN BRIEFLY THE OVERALL financial support and population movements - specifically ple in Debrecen of the successful cultural utilisation of a the most creative and proactive young people increasingly former piece of industrial real estate. The city hosts sev- CULTURAL PROFILE OF YOUR CITY move elsewhere to live and work. It is also notable that eral major cultural events, but only two have any national only 2.6 per cent of the annual cultural budget is spent (or cross-border) visibility: the Debrecen Flower Carnival through NGO activities - and this budget is rather for one- has a long history and it remains a significant attraction If we just take a snapshot, culturally Debrecen shows The Kölcsey Convention Centre, run by the official event off project financing and not for strengthening the sector despite its slight post-socialist feeling. The Campus Festi- several contradictory faces simultaneously. For example, management company (“Főnix”) of the city, is a venue for long-term. Enterprises in the cultural and creative sectors, val (run by a university affiliate) is a huge open-air series of a well-structured institutional background versus the lack several cultural events besides conferences, while the aside from a very few exceptions, are small and have little popular music concerts (along with some other performing of a strong creative sector; a significant European role Agóra Science Centre is the only institution of its kind in real chance of establishing a sound economic basis. arts) that has attracted audiences in excess of 100,000, in the historical legacy versus a sometimes provincial the whole of Eastern Hungary. Méliusz Library and the De- but it competes in a highly saturated market. cultural record; an existing pride and patriotism versus a brecen Community Arts and Crafts Centre have affiliated We might conclude that Debrecen has solid institutional disastrous brain drain effect - contrasts that show signs of units in the city’s suburbs. The city does not officially have and infrastructural foundations for its cultural institutions, The city centre shows some good examples of the a sometimes Janus-faced human settlement that is able any cultural institutions in the surrounding region (county), maintaining and developing them from a stable, ever progressive gastronomy scene, accompanied by changing to evoke totally conflicting opinions of different people. but makes efforts to cooperate with neighbouring disad- expanding cultural budget - all of which should result in a lifestyle trends that include more frequent dining out than vantaged communities when appropriate. vivacious and up-to-date cultural environment. However in the past - but sometimes at the expense of visits to The domestic visibility of Debrecen on the cultural map of this is not always the case, and in many ways the city cultural institutions. Hungary is unquestionable, as it is historically recorded Debrecen has a strategic development plan called the remains rather provincial in terms of culture, and thus the

as one of the few important hubs outside Budapest. Cer- “New Phoenix Plan”. This includes significant develop- focus of development has been mostly on infrastructural Considering that Debrecen is a “slow city” compared Introduction tainly, the cultural influence of the city can be felt beyond ments that will enhance the cultural infrastructure. (The investments rather than the quality of cultural content. to some leading cultural hubs in Europe with all of the its actual borders, attracting attention from neighbouring most important cultural elements are described in the advantages and drawbacks of this label, where time used counties and sometimes the entire country. However, from fourth chapter of the answer to Q18.) Indeed, the attitude towards culture in the city is funda- to pass in a different way already in the socialist era, the a European point of view, Debrecen is rather undetectable. mentally conservative, with progressive and contempo- ECoC Programme is a real wake-up call. The frames are Both the denominations and the university shape the rary artistic projects typically attracting only few hundred given in the city’s development vision and the cultural Introduction The Municipality maintains a system of cultural, artistic cultural profile of the city. Religion and education have people at best. While the previously mentioned MODEM, sector has to find its role in the process of inevitable and and public institutions appropriate to the city’s importance played major roles in creating Debrecen’s cultural with its outstanding performances, would be a flagship irreversible modernisation. and population. Some of these have national prestige heritage. Indeed, the city dubbed the “Calvinist Rome” in event in most European cities, it attracts comparatively in addition to their regional significance. The MODEM the 18th and 19th centuries, boasts numerous institutions few visitors. From an economic point of view, Debrecen Modern and Contemporary Art Centre features the largest as testament to this. One of the most notable is the Great has the potential to become a regional metropolis. exhibition space in Hungary outside Budapest. MODEM’s Library of the Reformed College, the very first public However, as regards culture, it displays the features of a artistic programmes include both classical modern literary collection of the city. The local printing house, in small town, lacking the necessary knowledge to scale up blockbusters and experimental contemporary exhibitions. operation since the 16th century, and the diverse relation- its activities. The presence of international experience, It also runs two smaller studio galleries for emerging ship network of the college, have been instrumental in real and tangible European cooperation is the exception artists and community space for local youngsters. The compiling a truly exquisite and lavish collection of books, rather than day-by-day practice. Crucially, the city appears Déri Museum is recognised as the second most important codices, and old manuscripts. unable to retain the really talented, young creative experts

ethnographic museum of Hungary, due to its prominent and artists, primarily because the cultural environment In 2023 51 95 collection and its archaeological and scientific activities The Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches, have fails to provide an attractive critical mass. that are significant also at European level. The Csokonai also added to the unique cultural mix, while the syna- National Theatre is the largest theatre of the region: it gogue of the Jewish community imparts its own very The lack of strategic audience development is an impor- enjoys “national theatre” status and is a first-class venue special ambience in its neighbourhood. tant issue, despite the presence of some good practices Now 46 44 for staging contemporary Hungarian drama. The Vojtina in art pedagogy. The level of involvement and participa- Puppet Theatre is the only official puppet theatre of the The University of Debrecen is almost a city within the city. tion demands significant efforts to increase. immediate region, and has a distinguished status. Its 30,000 students (about one fifth of whom come from Even though municipal leaders and several NGOs say they abroad) and 5,000 employees make a vital contribution to are devoted to cultural modernisation, changing attitudes As for music, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra is a na- the cultural life of the city in the form of concerts, theatre is a hard and frustrating process. The city has become tional category symphonic orchestra performing regularly and community activities. comfortable with its regional leadership role and for many, in Budapest and undertaking concert tours across Europe, just the idea of a change sounds difficult, painful and while the associated Kodály Choir is the only professional More problematic is the situation of the cultural and crea- pointless. mixed choir outside the capital. tive enterprises and the presence of non-governmental Number of... spaces cultural institutional independent cultural spaces

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SPACE: “It is not the big nothing but the chance for anything!” (an art school director #LANDSCAPE from Japan visiting the Hortobágy) points at rural and urban space. We raise the sense of Q/04 responsibility for a balanced and sustainable relation of human and living environment. puszta (NOUN) – In Hungary: a large plain, a steppe; a flat treeless EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT OF THE PROGRAMME WHICH #MOBILITY region. - Origin: Mid 19th century; covers real and figurative motion. Our aim is to reduce earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart WOULD BE LAUNCHED IF THE CITY IS DESIGNATED the physical and mental distance between Debrecen Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel and Europe, and among Europeans. writer. From Hungarian puszta plain, AS EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE. steppe, waste (probably from a Slavon- ic language). – Pronunciation: puszta / ˈpʊstə/ [Oxford Living Dictionaries] SHARING HORIZONS major city and regional centre, and stand for success- MIND: encapsulates the concept of our programme, which ful cooperation. Debrecen’s expanding science and stands for active cooperation with Europe. It is a strong technological research developments represent another #KNOWLEDGE & KNOW-HOW metaphor for freedom, open-mindedness and interac- horizon of the future, while in culture the city’s many reflects 21st century knowledge society. We learn tion. By using the plural, we want to indicate different artistic and community-based initiatives are worthy of a how to use tradition for invention, and share skills and layers of interpretation, while at the same time it stands far wider, more international audience. knowledge as public goods. for the pluralism of our bid. The Debrecen 2023 artistic and cultural programme will be a vehicle for our journey However, during the bidding process we have experi- #COMMUNITIES to new European horizons. enced that there is a rising demand for change. Despite focuses on local social groups. We strengthen the the varied natural environment, the growing economy city’s decentralisation, the cultural interactions and

The narrative of the programme originates from the fact and the expanding higher education, the city is a some- the responsibility to increase solidarity, diversity Introduction that Debrecen is located in the middle of the Great Hun- what culturally closed and conservative community. We and inclusion. garian Plain, in some countries also known as the puszta. need new impetus to extend our mental boundaries, and an essential part of this mindshift will be to interlink Indeed, not even a tree interrupts the landscape until Debrecen with the many cultures of Europe. the end of the horizon. A perfect space to exchange Introduction TIME: thoughts with neighbours, to reach out to the unknown, SHARING HORIZONS to look forward and to find your way unobstructed by is therefore not just a nice metaphor, but rather a clear #PAST any obstacle. The Hortobágy National Park, the most invitation to open up for a step-by-step collective promotes historical awareness and heritage. We activate preserved natural area of the Great Plain, stands for paradigm shift. A process of thinking and discovering. self-reflection and offer different perspectives on the exceptional biodiversity that serves as a metaphor for It only works through a two – or rather multiple – way past strengthening empathy among Europeans. European cultural diversity – as aimed for by this bid. dialogue. For us: with the support of Europe, for Euro- peans: by discovering us. The two basic dimensions of #FUTURE However, the location of the city evokes frustrating horizon are set by the universe and our life on earth: We investigates future scenarios. We seek for visions and connotations as well. Both in English and Hungarian live in SPACE and TIME. The SPACE dimension offers us strategies for Europe and explore scientific and techno- the attribute ‘flat’ figuratively means boring, which a physical horizon given by the landscape and invites logical development in a cultural-human interaction. used to be a widely held opinion about the city. Another us to explore new territories. The TIME line represents a determining dimension of location here is being on the horizon between the past and the future inviting us to be periphery. Being “flat” and on the margin often results rooted in our past but future looking. Being conscious in frustration. But our programme stands for proactivity, and able to think, only human beings perceive the devel- openness and new European connections. ECoC is opment of MIND that is the third basic dimension of ho- a tool for this sought-after change. As a reference, rizon. The MIND as a horizon refers to the line between history, recent developments and future perspectives of the “known” and the “unknown”, but also between Debrecen form a basis for the concept of horizons. The conscience and sub-conscience. It is the metaphysical heritage and the spirit of the Reformed College build a interpretation of “horizon” meaning to open up our good starting point for our new regional and European minds. We are able to widen our MIND like the horizon to dialogue. Recently, new horizons have been opened to acquire more knowledge, empathy and in the end more the city by a growing economy, increased airport traffic opportunities. Related to these three dimensions of the and expanding higher education. The international com- horizon we have identified programme areas in which munities that have resulted from these developments, we initiate a collective opening: a mindshift. We named have a growing long-term relevance for Debrecen as a them key areas:

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Analysing all these challenges helped us to set up the Capacity building in the goals of the cultural strategy as follows: cultural and creative sector • Reaching the status of a regional leader in the Q/05 field of culture by 2030 There are two main aspects - or phases - regarding this • Being one of the most significant cities in Hungary in the subject: the first is concerned with an intensive broad- context of culture (as regarding population) ening of the knowledge, skills and human resources that DESCRIBE THE CULTURAL STRATEGY THAT IS IN PLACE are available for the sector. The second is about how to • Refreshing the cultural identity of Debrecen and establish a business-friendly ecosystem, which helps making its traditions dynamic IN YOUR CITY AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICATION, cultural and creative operators to achieve their aims • Increasing the presence and value of the creative indus- and create sustainable, viable entities, enterprises and AS WELL AS THE CITY’S PLANS TO STRENGTHEN THE tries in the life of the city organisations. CAPACITY OF THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS, • Democratic culture – ensuring a wide range of access and availability in the field of cultural goods and services The first phase is to establish a multi-level training and INCLUDING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LONG-TERM • Decentralised culture – providing equal opportunity for educational programme. This was developed mainly with access to culture everywhere in the city the Department of Cultural Studies at the University of LINKS BETWEEN THESE SECTORS AND THE ECONOMIC AND • Building the image of the city consciously through culture Debrecen and is called the Creative Cultural Academy. • Strengthening European ties and connections The whole concept is built on the importance of human SOCIAL SECTORS IN YOUR CITY. WHAT ARE THE PLANS • Achieving international visibility for our cultural values capital and resources, based on the traditions of studies in this field - but in a highly dynamic, 21st century • Transforming our various old and new festivals FOR SUSTAINING THE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES BEYOND way. This department - the predecessor of which was into strong, international brands established in 1956 - already runs a bachelor’s degree in • Developing the toolbox and infrastructure THE YEAR OF THE TITLE? community organisation, a master’s in cultural mediation for competitiveness and a combined teacher of community development Cultural Strategy • Establishing organisational models supporting class. The cultural strategy The strategy is based on a clutch of general princi- project-based operation in accordance with the perfor- 2017-2030 ples, including, for example the constitutional right mance of public duties Along with these capabilities, the cultural strategy itself to education and culture, social cohesion and equal recognizes the need for more well-educated, creative, Having a cultural strategy means that a city has both opportunities, the importance of cultural diversity and The cultural strategy defines three key tools, which also internationally experienced professionals who are ready a vision and an action plan concerning its cultural life European dialogue, organic development, responsibility highlight the parallels with the ECoC bid book. The key develop themselves further during their career. According for at least the next decade. Debrecen has not had a for the environment, and a central role for strengthening tools are: to a study by Eurocities (which Debrecen is just about Cultural Strategy cultural strategy previously, but the decision to apply cultural identity. The strategy is also a key element in the to join, see Q09), having cultural operators prepared for for the ECoC title was a strong catalyst towards creating city’s long-term vision, which envisages Debrecen as a the future is one of the five key challenges in develop- one, although by far not the only factor. A city approach- completely different city in the future. It was designed ing cultural activities. Moreover, it is also necessary to The lack of proper capacity and human ing such a change cannot develop in a balanced way in harmony with the city’s economic, tourism and overall resources - primarily caused by the continuous recognise - as the cultural strategy does - that the level without recognising that the cultural system also has to modernisation plans. Debrecen will maintain its regional brain drain - can only be overcome through of involvement, participation and engagement very much respond the challenges generated by the fast trans- leadership role by dint of its dynamic economic growth a highly conscious, well structured and depends on the information and knowledge that reach the

building and comprehensive cultural capacity programme. formation. Culture also has to be one of the factors to and geo-political situation, and thus the strategy seeks development general public rather than just professionals. This is why Tool #1: Capacity #1: Tool human resources relieve any social tensions and possible harmful effects to find solutions for the challenges that the city is the Creative Cultural Academy in Debrecen is planned of the social changes taking place in society. The expected to face. as a multi-level programme based on a pyramid model, The basic aim is to form a new institutional recognition of this responsibility led to the birth of our service provider model, facilitating cultural which seeks to address everyone and anyone with an cultural strategy. The main challenges include the impact of digitalisation; decentralisation to provide equal opportunities interest, regardless of age from amateur to professional enlarging the role of innovation; the changes in cultural to access culture throughout the city. The artists and cultural players including volunteers. inhabitants of Debrecen will become proactive The process to create a cultural strategy started in 2016 expectations and consumer habits of the internet gener- culture makers in the future and the city is Tool #2: Tool with three representative public opinion polls designed ation; the relativity of canonical knowledge and values; Mindshift going to subsidise grassroots and civilian The model, along with its classifications, target groups, to analyse the cultural needs and customs of Debrecen’s the availability and free access to knowledge, free cultural initiatives and activities, enhancing methodology and indicators, have been carefully involvement and participation. inhabitants. These were followed by a professional contents (and the fact that there’s no more exclusive assessed, although the full details are outside the remit cultural audit and a great many interviews with local information); the problem of the two existing cultural of this bid book. This pyramid introduces the concept and stakeholders. The Cultural Strategy of Debrecen for poles in Debrecen; the desired development of private Although Debrecen has a visible effect on classifications. the cultural life of its region, cross-border 2018-2030 was then voted upon by the General Assem- (for-profit) cultural operators; the lack of human resourc- and transnational cooperation, along with bly of the city on 14 December 2017. Since then, the es and capacity; the closed system of culture financing increasing European ties and networking, all

strategy has been developed in line with the bid book based on public resources and the knowledge-based Tool #3: have to be raised to a new level. All phases of this process are described in detail in the and under a strictly monitored process. economy. Network building Network answer for Q09.

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Developments for Professionals of Creative Culture: BA, MA, PhD classes at the University Long-term links to the • cooperation and partnerships with future European Cap- economic and social sector itals of Culture, including implementation of partnership Creative Cultural Community: capacity building at the level of creative communities programmes with these cities; The cultural strategy was drawn up while being fully • running those legacy projects which are not delegated to Seniors of Creative Culture: clubs for the elder, underlining their role in value transfer aware that the city is at a turning point. It is clear that any of the existing cultural institutions. Debrecen, with its rapidly developing economy, has the Youth in Creative Culture: creative work- shops for involvement of the supply opportunity to become a transnational regional centre. Legacy programmes have been selected from the bid Yet within parts of the city and surrounding countryside, book on criteria such as Volunteers in Creative Culture: popularization there are serious social disparities, with complete groups of volunteering in clubs suffering from deeply held prejudices and largely exclud- • financialsustainability (which generally means a potential Creative Culture for Everyone: basic dissemination ed from both cultural and general civil activities. Social for private sector sponsorship, or to include it in the and education campaign responsibility has to play a significant role in avoiding any budget of an institution), further increase of differences between the developing • strong European dimension (and the capability of attract- The Creative Cultural Academy will be operational The conclusions led to the decision that the city must city and the seriously underprivileged parts of the coun- ing a wider European audience), for work from 2021 and run as a cooperative project set up a new structure based on the “Design Debrecen” ty. The city will work closely with the General Assembly • having tourism potential, and between the University of Debrecen and the ECoC action plan package. This body, to be named the of Hajdú-Bihar County to ensure all communities benefit • the most optimal utilization of the infrastructure renewed Debrecen 2023 Non-Profit Ltd. It will utilise the experi- Creative and Cultural Development Agency (CCDA), will from a successful bid. (In Q07 we describe the possible in frames of the Debrecen 2023 project. ences of recognised international partners, in particular be dedicated to nurture and offer professional support long-term economic and social impacts of the European The Tempo Academy from Kaunas (LT), which is a well and incubation for the creative and cultural industries in Capital of Culture project, which define the topics for an Regarding all these aspects, the following programmes developed project in the Kaunas 2022 programme. The the city. The CCDA will base on the model established intersectoral dialogue that is an important element of the have to be sustained after 2023: uppermost level will also draw on the skills and knowl- by the widely acknowledged EDC Debrecen (Economic action plan in our cultural strategy.) edge of the new TANDEM project to be started with the Development Centre). It will initially operate as a • Horizon Festival (see P. 32) is one of the highlights of European Cultural Foundation. (This project is described department under the auspices of the ECoC Debrecen the programme, with a strong potential of attracting a

in more detail in answers to Q09.) 2023 Non-Profit Ltd. before replacing it as the legacy Legacy beyond 2023 significant European audience in the future. Cultural Strategy organisation from 2025. • Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum (see P. 52) will continue If the Debrecen bid is successful, the Creative Cultural Academy Sustaining a high level of cultural activities beyond the as Debrecen joins the Cities For Europe initiative, and will will have a budget from the programme line of the ECoC operative The CCDA will operate as a professional creative hub, year of the title is always an issue as the European Capital continue to maintain a platform for European dialogue budget of EUR 900.000 from 2019 to 2024. (see Q31) offering continuous mentoring to both enterprises and of Culture programme creates such a peak in the cultural • Mature Plants (see P. 36) is based on enthusiastic and NGOs working in the cultural and creative sectors. It will life of any city that without an appropriate follow-up plan, broad-based participation. It is run by highly engaged The second phase focuses on strengthening the cultural also manage the city’s membership in various interna- a significant decline in the cultural sector is unsurprising. NGOs who will ensure its future. and creative sector from an economic viewpoint. The tional cultural and creative networks, and execute key But our aim is to establish a system that ensures that all • Meeting of Redcappers (see P. 38) is an obvious legacy Cultural Strategy background for this is the Creative Industries Devel- projects from the city’s cultural strategy. From 2025 the the positive effects, know-how and enthusiasm created in project for the Vojtina Puppet Theatre, and they are opment Strategy, a blueprint for creative development CCDA will manage all legacy projects of the European the title year continues well into the future. confident in its long-term viability. formulated by CreaCity, a subsidiary of internationally Capital of Culture programme (as described later). • Show Your Spices (see P. 39) has an important inter-cul- acknowledged Design Terminal Budapest. The strategy, The key to achieving this is the establishment and main- tural dimension and should go on as a side project for the drawn up in 2018, is based on a thorough, qualitative To provide both a high public profile and efficient oper- tenance of a legacy organisation. As described earlier, a International Food Day, run by the Student Council of the mapping of the creative economy in Debrecen. The main ations of the Debrecen 2023 Programme, the European new Creative and Cultural Development Agency (CCDA) is University of Debrecen. results of the study reveal the following regarding the city: Capital of Culture programme management will have its to be set up in 2019 under the auspices of the Debrecen • Trans/Missions (see P. 41) is based on a long-term HQ, along with a visitor information centre in an existing 2023 management structure. After the title year, the partnership between Csokonai National Theatre and its • there are positive initiatives and some marketable building, currently functioning as a Youth Centre, locat- CCDA will transform its role as the legacy organisation European partners . entrepreneurs ed on the corner of Simonffy and Kápolnási streets. The performing functions such as: • Craft for Life (see P. 42) is the most important project • the players within the sector are open-minded building will be refurbished to meet CCDA requirements. concerning social convergence and will be a core respon- and ready to cooperate Until 2024, the functions related to Debrecen 2023 will • operation of the HQ and Visitor Centre of the Debrecen 2023 sibility for the future CCDA in terms of regional cultural • there are major deficiencies and a lack of platforms be more dominant but it will be a good pilot term for the Programme (transformed into a creative hub); development. in intersectoral communication prospective period. The existing useful floor area of the • operating the network of the new, decentralised community • Exchangers (see P. 46) will operate as decentralised com- • all operators face challenges in marketing and external building is 2,440 m2, which is to be extended to around art centres which are to be established as part of the munity art centres run by the CCDA, while some elements communication 2,800 m2. It also has an inner courtyard of 580 m2. Exchangers programme (see P. 46); of The Panel Project can also survive through the use of • local consumers have a less-open attitude towards the • managing the continuation of the Artist in Residency Pro- microgrants and participatory budgeting. products of this sector and adherence to traditions is If the Debrecen bid is successful, the complete refurbishment gramme, together with the MODEM Centre for Modern and • DRIVE (see P. 47) shall also be run by CCDA as a solution stronger than appreciation of progression and innovation and transformation of the building for Debrecen 2023 and CCDA Contemporary Arts, based in the renewed b24 Artistic Open for using modern design as a tool for social convergence. • vocational training and educational capacities are weak purposes will have a budget of EUR 3.000.000 from the ECoC Space and Residential Centre (AiR-Port Debrecen, see P. 38); • Cool School Containers (see P. 47) will be moved forward • local circumstances lead to the loss of potential capital expenditure budget. • managing the city’s cultural micro-grant and participatory to other schools and there is a realistic vision that some newcomers who leave the city or even the country budgeting programme (see Q20), a key project in the long- schools will take it as a pattern and build their own • the ecosystem is not a helpful when it comes to business term cultural strategy; pop-up artistic community space. development and property management.

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• Imaginary Spaces (see P. 49) can be perceived as a spe- Last but not least, possibly the most important things cial thematic addition to the Light Festival in the cultural for us that remain after the European Capital of Culture strategy. Its expected popularity also explains the need of programme would be more smiles on the streets, more continuation. patience shown towards each other, more friendships • I have a Story, I Tell it in a Song (see P. 49) is planned to among people of different backgrounds, more com- Q/07 continue as a festival with European relevance, and to munities bringing positive vibes to everyday life, more become part of a core event series highlighted in the talented people of different ages - even ones with a very cultural strategy as “Street Festival”. difficult social background - stay on in the city or the IF YOUR CITY IS AWARDED THE TITLE OF EUROPEAN • The Memory Gap Museum (see P. 51) will add a thematic region seeing their dreams come true, more communi- line that the Déri Museum will continue after 2023. cation between stakeholders and those involved, more CAPITAL OF CULTURE, WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD • Science behind Culture (see P. 52) will possibly go on as art in public spaces, more knowledge and global expe- an interactive exhibition in cooperation with the envis- rience in people’s minds - things that all show that the BE THE LONG-TERM CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC aged Museum of Natural Sciences, which is a mid-future project has been able to open up new, shared horizons IMPACT ON THE CITY (INCLUDING IN TERMS OF URBAN plan of the city. that result in renewed lives. • Virtual Carnival (see P. 53) is a tool to add a new dimen- DEVELOPMENT)? sion to the traditional Flower Carnival.

Cultural impact Social impact Economic impact

• The dramatic increase in the • A well-designed European Capital • A city with a high quality arts

city’s international profile, along of Culture programme helps us to and entertainment industry is an Cultural Strategy with the new personal and pro- use culture as a tool for fighting attractive place to live, which in fessional relationships created social exclusion and economic turn proves attractive to investors will prepare the city’s cultural disparities by offering new oppor- in commerce and industry. players for untold numbers of tunities to talented people from long-term future cooperative disadvantaged backgrounds. • A more creative ecosystem will Q/06 projects. stimulate innovation and an • People becoming more proactive, entrepreneurial spirit, helping to

Cultural Strategy • Participation, bottom-to-top participative and enthusiastic invigorate the economy. HOW IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL initiatives and independent about shaping their cultural en- cultural activity will become more vironment creates new and vital • The expected increase in tourism OF CULTURE ACTION INCLUDED IN frequent, which in turn will foster communities and friendships can be sustained after the project a change in the governance of which are important as they help ends, focusing not only on the THIS STRATEGY? culture towards a less con- to reach a feeling of well-being. number of guest nights but also trol-oriented attitude on generating a new, involve- • The project will assist people ment-based approach to cultural • A higher level of consciousness to familiarise themselves with activities for visitors The European Capital of Culture action acts as a tool and • the space dimension of the horizon corresponds and civic pride will result in the city’s evolving multicultural a catalyst in the cultural strategy. The core elements of to the network building; greater sensitivity to the design, atmosphere. We believe this will • Digitalisation and virtuality will the strategy and first round bid book were formulated treatment and maintenance of lead to a higher level of accept- become increasingly popular, simultaneously, resulting in a high level of harmony • the mind dimension of the horizon corresponds to public spaces. ance and tolerance. which help people adapt to between the two. The opportunity to win the title will the mindshift which is inevitable if we want to many future economic and social accelerate many of the processes and changes that, we reach our goals; • Contemporary, progressive • A more enlightened approach to scenarios. believe, would be implemented over time, albeit more artistic achievements will give our environment and future will slowly if the bid is unsuccessful. (We sometimes joke • the time dimension of the horizon corresponds to Debrecen a place at the table of help to preserve a liveable urban about the European Capital of Culture being our “Cultural the capacity development which is a key to the modern European cities. and rural setting for all people BMW” - a reference to the recent arrival of the Bavarian future of the city. Self-reflection and self-depre- The programme will bring new automaker to the city, as this will promote and acceler- • • cating humour will become more ideas and horizons to many fam- ate a broad range of developments across the city and In our minds, the ultimate legacy of the European Capital common in the cultural attitude ilies, improving their prospects its environs.) of Culture years will be a creative and cultural spirit and (as counter-balance to pride in of staying in Debrecen long-term ecosystem that will form the bedrock for the long-term our own heritage). and helping to create a common The three key tools to answer the challenges and to success of the cultural strategy. identity. reach the goals listed in the cultural strategy are reflect- ing exactly on the three main dimensions of the horizon in the bid book:

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A larger establishing survey will act as a primary information 04. Milestone 4: Follow-up (2024-2025) source for an evaluation of the start situation and carry out a need assessment among the different social groups and neigh- In the follow-up period we will organize tracking surveys among the bourhoods including the rural region surrounding Debrecen. The citizens and the representatives of scientific and cultural spheres. Q/08 survey will cover cultural consumption habits, strength of local We plan to repeat a significant part of the quantitative and qualita- identity, cohesiveness of community life, the level of social and tive research carried out during the establishment survey period. cultural capital, volunteering, reflections, empathy and perspec- The resulting situation assessment will document the changes and DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS FOR MONITORING AND tives on European values. Base indicators to operationalize the impacts and social outcomes in the dimensions of #LANDSCAPE, defined goals described elsewhere as #LANDSCAPE, #MOBIL- #MOBILITY, #KNOWLEDGE & KNOWHOW, #COMMUNITIES, #PAST EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF THE TITLE ON ITY, #KNOWLEDGE & KNOWHOW, #COMMUNITIES, #PAST and and #FUTURE imaginations. Besides the comparative analyses of #FUTURE will be represented by questions related to the use of the data and the evaluation studies comparing the initial goals with YOUR CITY AND FOR DISSEMINATING THE space, knowledge of the city, smart city functions and their use, the achieved results, we plan to update our dashboard and prepare RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION. the perceived and existing opportunities of those living on the scientific publications based on the impact analyses made. The margins of society, different forms of mobility, grassroots cul- dissemination of the results also happens in this phase. tural initiatives, personal cross-cultural interactions and so on. The monitoring process plays a key role and accompanies itoring activities. We have already established cooperation Smaller qualitative surveys will be conducted with represent- the Debrecen 2023 ECoC project from the award till with Culture Action Europe concerning the future expert atives of the scientific and cultural sectors, using focus group What sort of information the afterlife of the project. The data collected through work. The methodology will consist of both qualitative and discussions and individual interviews. We plan to explore the will you track and monitor? monitoring will allow us to evaluate and to guide the quantitative measurements and evaluations. The internal attitudes and opinion on the quality of cultural institutions and programme and influence the decisions regards how to monitoring system will be developed in the planning phase services, the needs and opportunities for cultural consumption The indicators we develop will be action oriented and serve achieve our goals. In the course of the monitoring the to guarantee regular collection of necessary information as well as about their expectations of the ECoC project. multiple functions: supporting the programme by giving a indicators defined are the ones that are capable of meas- and provide short, evidence-based inputs and signals to quantifiableassessment of the situation serving as a bench- uring the general and specific objectives of the ECoC. needed interventions. The ECoC project management have 02. Milestone: Involvement (2021–2022) mark for all the targeted interventions. During the implemen-

They also can serve as the basis of interim evaluations the right to determine if a need arises for corrections in the tation process providing early warnings and enhancing public Cultural Strategy and for allowing comparison with other ECoC projects. implementation. In the involvement phase the most important task is the analysis, awareness through the communication and transfer evaluation and publication of the results of the data of the ex- of values and objectives among the representatives of the The core indicators will be formulated and tested to allow ploratory research, as well as the elaboration and finalization of target groups and decision-makers. The measurement for the tracking of progress of the most important goals Will concrete objectives the indicator system that will serve as the continuing monitoring programme will facilitate the efficiency of the sustainability of the ECoC. These core indicators are; the balancing and milestones between the of the event year and the protocol of event monitoring. We will objectives. The elaborated indicators will serve as a reliable function of culture within the overall dynamic develop- designation and the year include the developed indicators into the programme-specific basis for appropriately structured professional consultation ment of the city, the corresponding need for capacity of the title be included in questionnaires that will be used during individual events. The opportunities between the stakeholder community and the Cultural Strategy building and audience development both in the city and your evaluation plan? comprehensive indicator and evaluation system will be finalized executors during the whole duration of the ECoC programme. the surrounding region, enhancing the quality of life both in this phase. The visual representation of the results of previous for individuals and for smaller communities, enhancing The following objectives and important milestones will data collections will be shared with the stakeholder community The set of indicators comply fully with the SMART criteria creative and innovative capacities in key sectors. be the basis of the evaluation plan in the period between in very short thematic reports as well a dashboard tracking the and also meet the requirements of specificity, measurability, the designation of the title and start of the actual year. It goals and the achieved results with the help of Key Performance achievability, relevance and accessibility. Our priority is that is important to emphasize that the overall goals are part of Indicators. Small scale local community life and community value our indicators should provide action oriented information, Who will carry out the the general cultural development strategy of Debrecen. As surveys will help the establishment of audience development while being sensitive and specific concerning the examined evaluation? a consequence, we undertake to measure these indicators and capacity building projects. We will elab rate the methodology phenomenon. All the evaluation will be based on statistically regularly in order to understand and communicate the of media surveys based on content analysis as well as the analyt- reliable research, being objective and reliable. The results The monitoring organization will be independent from strengths and weaknesses of the implementation. ic method of the national and international media appearances of will be present in an understandable and easily interpretable the ECoC project’s governance and delivery structure the ECoC programme. Through media surveys and social media fashion, internationally comparable, suitable for detailed, pro- and consist of a consortium of national and international 01. Milestone: Situation assessment, benchmarking of monitoring we will track the level of awareness and the elements gram-relevant breakdowns for the targeted social groups and partners. The technical task of monitoring activity will be initial data establishment survey (2019–2020) of the national image of ECoC. communities as well. In the course of the elaboration of the charged to this consortium, including the Department of indicators we will also apply the relevant quality development Sociology and Social Policy of the University of Debrecen The central objective of this first phase is to achieve a common 03. Milestone: Implementation, event year (2023) and quality assurance principles. In the course of the imple- which has extensive experience in monitoring surveys. understanding of the operation of the key performance indicators mentation of the ECoC programme it is important to us that The researchers of the university will propose the details (KPI). Having a concentrated set of KPI’s allows the focus of the In the year of the implementation continuous event monitoring the indicators with the previously presented characteristics of the methodological framework and carry out the data project management to track progress towards the most important will take place based on the programme-specific indicators. We should also comply with the categorization concerning quality collection required for the monitoring. In order to find a goals. In this first stage we plan to involve the wider stakeholder will organize regular monthly data collections during the events, assurance. For this purpose mainly the planning and the balance between academic and business approach a pri- community in various settings of indicators and share the initial from which we will produce flash reports on the basis of deter- monitoring indicators are the most appropriate. The planning vate partner for the University will be chosen via a public input values in order to have a common understanding of both the mined programme packages or periodic scheduling. During the indicators refer to longer periods, are easily measurable and procurement process. To form a third pole, international given situation as well realistic goals. We do not have comprehen- event year, there will be a continuous monitoring of the national quantifiable, and serve planning objectives. The monitoring in- experts will be involved in the work of the consortium to sive representative research data for Debrecen and the surround- and international media and the European image of Debrecen dicators are output indicators, but are also extremely suitable work together in fine-tuning the implementation of mon- ing region which could serve as a baseline. as the ECoC. for tracking the paths to achieving the set objectives.

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Thematic indicators broken Horizontal • Kovách Imre: Integrational and Disintegrational Processes citizens. Our measurement instruments will be constructed down by key fields: indicators: in the Hungarian Society OTKA (2013–2016) – regional in a way that allows us to operationalize these success database of national representative data collection (Észak- criteria in a way that help to measure changes. Data collection Data collection Key fields Indicators methods and Phase Indicators methods and Phase Alföld region) data sources data sources • Hungarian Youth Research 2016 – regional datasets of The success criteria in all of the original dimensions of our Expectations and Situation assess- national representative database (Észak-Alföld region) use of space survey; mental map outcomes of the ECoC Situation assessment goals are defined in terms of life situations described in the ment / Follow-up survey programmes among the Follow-up • Murányi István (2017): Identity or divergence. National final section of Q01. The evaluation surveys will serve this - citizens Situation assess- use of the city survey; mental map ment / Follow-up Expectations and Identity and Prejudices of the Youth in Four Cities. Educatio, overall purpose. It means that we feel the change “on our outcomes of the ECoC individual and focus Situation assessment use of community Situation assess- programmes among the 26(3), 388-403 own skin”, in everyday life situations. We will see the life per- survey group interviews Follow-up spaces ment / Follow-up participants of Land scape scientific life • The Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor (European spectives broadening for significant segments of citizens, spaces of cultural Situation assess- survey consumption ment / Follow-up Expectations and Commission, Joint Research Centre, 2017 edition) particularly those, who are now are not participating fully outcomes of the ECoC individual and focus Situation assessment programmes among the group interviews Follow-up openness towards survey – value-atti- Situation assess- in the cultural life, will be more actively involved. We will be participants of cultural life European values tude-opinion scale ment / Follow-up How will you define able to document more lively social connections, a strong Evaluation of the level labour and free-time of cultural institutions Situation assessment loyalty to the community that is also welcoming and open relations in national Situation assess- and services among the focus group interviews “success”? survey Follow-up environment, inter- ment / Follow-up participants of national context scientific life toward the outside world and we will observe a measur-

SPACE language com- Evaluation of cultural While the overall evaluation program serves the purpose of able change in cultural vibrancy that will be the defining Situation assess- petence, use of survey consumption possibilities Situation assessment ment focus group interviews language among the participants of Follow-up defining and understanding the individual elements of suc- characteristic of Debrecen as a European city that is in close scientific life national and interna- Situation assess- cess there are a few key success criteria that are central to connection with both its rural hinterland as well as with its survey tional labour mobility ment Evaluation of the level of cultural institutions Situation assessment focus group interviews our overall goals. cross-border partner cities. international student Situation assess- and services among the Follow-up Mobility survey mobility ment participants of cultural life Evaluation of cultural “Success” ultimately means for us that our project con- In short, the success can be defined with the measurably Situation assess- consumption possibilities Situation assessment city's catchment area survey focus group interviews ment / Follow-up among the participants of Follow-up tributes to, and enhances the overall quality of life and the reached goals set in this bid-book, and documenting a sus- cultural life opinions about the survey – attitude and Situation assess- European Union opinion scale ment / Follow-up Media appearances of Involvement, Implemen- subjective well-being of the citizens of Debrecen and the tained progress in key performance indicators. As a result, media survey the ECoC tation Follow-up composition of surrounding region. Success is if our stakeholders - who the implementation of our long-term cultural strategy is Cultural Strategy participants in Situation assess- Proportion of participants survey grassroots cultural ment / Follow-up of ECoC events, their programme monitoring are either directly or indirectly involved in various capaci- broken down to clearly communicated and shared indicators initiatives social and demographic (event-specific Implementation characteristics, minority questionnaires) ties in the activities - or being just one-time visitors, if they that can be followed by all the stakeholders who have partic- types of grassroots Situation assess- status survey cultural initiatives ment / Follow-up evaluate our efforts as a significant contribution to the life ipated in the processes of adapting this common goals. Number of organizations regularity of involved in the of the community. In more practical terms success means Situation assess- grassroots cultural survey implementation of the statistical aggregation Implementation ment / Follow-up initiatives ECoC (NGOs/institutional if the evaluation surveys that help us monitor the ongoing Success is ultimately a livable and loveable Debrecen in Horizontal indicators Horizontal sector/enterprises) regularity of cultural Situation assess- survey Number of artistic and changes will indicate a deep, substantial and long-term 2030, where the intensive economic development and the consumption ment / Follow-up cultural collaborations Situation assessment change of minds, the daily quality of life, the changes in the mindshift in culture generated by the ECoC title are balanced

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knowledge forms, types of cul- Situation assess- survey events (national and Theoretical tural consumption ment / Follow-up international) quality of social interactions and mutual trust among our and complement each other for a brighter future. and practical practical and Situation assess- Number of cultural events knowledge of the city survey statistical aggregation Implementation ment / Follow-up in the ECoC year

satisfaction with Number of people programme monitoring survey – satisfaction Situation assess- the neighbourhood satisfied with ECoC (event-specific quality as- Implementation scale ment / Follow-up programmes surance questionnaires) Over what time frame and how regularly community Number of European will the evaluation be carried out? satisfaction with statistical aggregation Implementation survey – satisfaction Situation assess- visitors the neighbourhood scale ment / Follow-up social life Attitudes of the programme monitoring participants in ECoC (event-specific Implementation Debrecen Ecoc 2023 exploration of cultur- Situation assess- programmes concerning survey questionnaires) al demand, needs ment minority groups PHASES ACTIVITIES 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 level of satisfaction Number of volunteers of cultural demand, survey Follow-up involved in the implemen- statistical aggregation Implementation exploratory representative citizen survey HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS HUMAN needs tation of the ECoC exploratory focus group and individual interviews with representatives of the science sector Situation Situation assess- exploratory focus group and individual interviews with representatives of the cultural sector voluntary activity survey assessment ment / Follow-up (definition of What baseline studies or initialvalues) data exploratory focus group and individual interviews with secondary school students national image survey (media survey) Communities social life of second- focus group inter- Situation assess- ary school students views ment / Follow-up surveys - if any - will you local questionnaire surveys (community life and values of local people) community life, intend to use? data analyses (survey, focus group interviews, individual interviews) community values of local survey Involvement publication of the results of data analyses, dissemination local inhabitants elaboration of the indicator system “Debrecen 2018” research – database of citizen survey data Involvement national image media survey Involvement • elaboration and testing of event monitoring (analyses, surveys) collection. Department of Sociology and Social Policy of the social media content analysis local identity, Situation assess- media survey “Debrecen state of survey ment / Follow-up University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 2018 mind” event monitoring • Cultural access and participation – report (Special programme-specific questionnaire surveys Past opinions about survey – attitude and Situation assess- ethnic, religious, periodical reports, flash reports opinion scales ment / Follow-up Eurobarometer no. 399, 2013) national minorities media surveys • Culture statistics (Eurostat, 2016 edition) Implementation(event year) knowledge of SMART Situation assess- social media content analysis

TIME survey city functions ment / Follow-up • Cultural Survey Among Citizens in Debrecen and on the Regional tracking representative citizen survey use of SMART city Situation assess- tracking focus group and individual interviews with representatives of the science sector survey and National Level Supporting the Preparation of the Debrecen functions ment / Follow-up European Capital of Culture 2023 Bid Book (Real-PR 93., 2016) tracking focus group and individual interviews with representatives of the cultural sector opinions on the virtu- Involvement, Follow-up tracking focus group and individual interviews with secondary school students al interfaces of social content analysis Implementation, Future • Debrecen cultural audit – report (KPMG, 2017) preparation of closing students, analyses, monitoring reports media Follow-up

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understanding. The Soul Leaders project fosters un- Having read the panel report and the recommendations derstanding between different religious fellowships, from the preselection stage, we felt we had to be better including dialogue with Islam. Without traveling and focused on strategic cooperation and involve signifi- speaking languages, many groups and communities cantly more European expertise in the preparation of Q/09 are lacking direct interaction or dialogue. As part of some core topics of the bid. The Panel Project, we plan to support direct visits and meetings between community groups from Debrecen • CCI development: Debrecen’s Creative Industries ELABORATE ON THE SCOPE AND QUALITY and other European cities to study each other’s Development Strategy was prepared by CreaCity associations, outreach methods, event-planning, Budapest, a consultancy specialising in urban OF THE ACTIVITIES: cultural and social initiatives. This could even lead development, innovation and enterprise promotion, to bottom-up organised “twin district” partnerships with a good relationships to a wide international between European cities. A pilot project has already network of cities, organisations and institutions. • Promoting the cultural diversity of Europe, intercul- include) local traditions, circumstances or needs. Some been agreed between the Tócóskert district of De- CreaCity integrated elements of European CCI tural dialogue and greater mutual understanding programme areas stand for fundamental challenges of brecen and Tenever, a suburb of Bremen, Germany. development practices into the Debrecen strategy, between European citizens; the future of Europe. They have a relevance for other • To elaborate new visions for a stronger Europe such as Creative Industries Styria, of Graz (AT) • Highlighting the common aspects of European communities in Europe. (#FUTURE): With A Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum or ImpactHub, from Brno (CZ). In addition, they cultures, heritage and history, as well as European we aim at developing future concepts for Europe by approached universities and organisations in Lviv integration and current European themes; With the Debrecen 2023 programme we wish to under- inviting different members of society into the working (UA), Cluj-Napoca and Oradea (RO) and Košice (SK) • Featuring European artists, cooperation with line European values and introduce models of how to process. The focus topics of the forum series apply to regarding future CCI-cooperation with Debrecen. operators and cities in different countries, and discuss and elaborate them actively: many European cities, e.g. the responsibility of cities During the bidding preparations we have visited transnational partnerships. Name some European in Europe, the often experienced tension between Creative Industry Košice (CIKE) to study their and international artists, operators and cities • To raise the awareness for environmental sustain- the urban and regional peripheries and centres, operation. These experiences and practices will with which cooperation is envisaged and specify ability in Europe (#LANDSCAPE): We are going to and the global role of Europe. The aim is to create a help us develop the Debrecen Creative and Cultural

the type of exchanges in question. Name the achieve this through projects like our legacy highlight bottom-up strategy for different levels of decision Development Agency. European Dimension transnational partnerships your city has already Horizon Festival, which defines a new harmony of making/governance, and to focus on civil engage- • Audience development: The starting point for established or plans to establish. human and nature through culture, and also promotes ment within Europe. our audience development strategy for the ECoC biodiversity. The Travelling Ox tour through Europe programme was a workshop with representatives of With new horizons opening through the city’s growing will advocate sustainable agriculture and promote Some programmes raise themes that are on the agenda institutions from Debrecen, Budapest and Euro- economy and tourism, matched by steady international- awareness of natural, high quality food. of European institutions, for example the promotion and pean best practices: The Gallery of Matica Srpska, isation of its university and business sector along with • To reinterpret European cooperation and integration awareness of languages. Would you recognise the dif- of Novi Sad (RS) presented the Creative Europe continuous improvement to the accessibility of the city (#MOBILITY): With The Missing Twins 2023 we share ference between Slovenian and Slovak texts? Between audience development project “HearMe” and the European Dimension – Debrecen is ripe for a complete transformation, and the ECoC-title with all five former candidate cities Estonian and Finnish? With From Island to Island we will Künstlerhaus Vienna (AT) introduced its role as a that includes psychological and cultural accessibility. from the UK - regardless of the impact of Brexit by present a variety of European languages - including model institution for the audience development A transformation is impossible to achieve without the that time. (This might even open up new horizons lesser-known vernaculars - through poetry and music in study conducted by the European Commission 2017. introduction of a strong and innovative approach to relating to the interpretation of ECoC-partnership.) traditional wine bars across the city. • Space - Block - Community: One of our most problem solving through culture. Debrecen is up to the We also plan broad cooperation with neighbouring complex projects is to promote social, urban, job to become a platform of European dialogue. And here Ukraine, which will include artists, organisations On the following link, you can download partnership agreements and cultural development in the huge, communist-era we come to the first part of our slogan: Sharing. This and municipalities from at least six cities. All these letters of intent by our partners: http://bit.ly/debrecen2023_partner- housing estates of Debrecen. As this challenge is bid is about sharing experiences, practices, opinions, projects, plus the partnership with organisations from ship_agreements common to many cities in Europe, we discussed stories and solutions among Europeans and with the Georgia, Serbia, as well as the 2024 ECoC-candidates this with domestic and European experts. These help of culture and the arts. from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Banja Luka and Cooperation, cooperation, included researchers and urban planners from Bern, Mostar) and Norway (Bodø) will be an explicit vote for cooperation… Contributors, Prague, Bremen, Linz, Košice and Cluj-Napoca. As a an integrative and holistic view on Europe. We would institutions and organisa- result, we created The Panel Project (“panel” is the Europe matters like to emphasise that our ECoC plans involve Europe tions from all over Europe Hungarian word for pre-fabricated housing blocks as a whole. If we say ‘we, Europeans’, we certainly seen all over the country). Our cultural programme is designed to resonate with ideas mean and need the achievements of Ukrainians, In our first bid book we listed numerous cultural and • Local community activation (in the framework of the of exchange and dialogue with European partners, looking Serbs, Georgians, Bosnians and others - regardless scientific contacts and cooperation opportunities municipal EU-project TOP 6.9.2. “Development of into the future without ignoring the past. Highlighting of their official status vis-a-vis membership of the presented by Debrecen institutions such as MODEM, Local District Communities”): community building common values, history and heritage while celebrating European Union. the Kodály Philharmonic, the university, municipality and workshops, run by our ECoC adviser Christian Poti- unique differences in local, regional and continental • To promote and strengthen tolerance and dialogue others. Of course we can and will use these contacts ron and community centre expert Sikko Cleveringa, contexts is woven into each key programme area. between cultures and religions (#MOBILITY, #COM- when developing the future programme. But at this helped us to formulate the Exchangers project. MUNITIES): Through programmes like the Show Your stage of the bidding process, we would like to focus on We truly believe that our key themes are raising Spices series we will bring people together from very our new ECoC-specific partnerships that we have estab- Several face-to-face meetings and discussions with Eu- essential questions (see Q04, Q12) of European (or different cultural backgrounds - in this case using lished during the bidding process and will systematically ropean experts, institutions and ECoC-partners helped even global) relevance, while they all originate from (or team-cooking as a starting point to promote mutual expand in the coming years. to design our projects and to strengthen the European

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dimension (e.g. Exchangers, The Missing Twins 2023, educational and religious relationships with the other Horizon Festival, Heights and Mounts, The Panel Project, settlements in an area extending up to 150 km from the city. A Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum, Science behind Culture). The regional cooperation network of the Debrecen bid Specific experts were also consulted regarding some includes cities from the neighbouring regions of Romania, crucial aspects of the Debrecen 2023 programme. These Slovakia, Ukraine and Poland, along with north-eastern included Jordi Baltà from UCLG, Barcelona, who advised Hungary. This territorial cooperation concept is linked on sustainable cultural development and the UCLG-pilot to the countries of the existing Carpathian Euroregion, city partnership, and Erhard Busek, former vice-chan- though not limited to the exact official boundary lines. cellor of Austria and advisory board member of A Soul Thus the Debrecen ECoC programme can also be for Europe, who advised on the European dimension of considered as a new impetus for these countries in the the bid. The ceremonial arrangements and concept of fields of culture, creativity and tourism. The development the year 2023 (including opening, mid-term and closing of this network is justified by the need for enhanced events) have been planned with UK theatre director Chris cooperation in areas such as economy, education, Baldwin, who is expected to work further with us on the health care, transport and culture. In addition, Debrecen 2023 ceremonies. will be able to facilitate the European integration of Ukraine, the only non-EU state of the region. Our bidding team was set up to combine wide in- ternational cultural horizons and ECoC-specific The Carpathian Euroregion was established in 1993 in Debrecen. expertise. Our international team members are: This unites the border regions of five central-east European countries. Christian Potiron (FR), Dorian Celcer (HR), András Territory: 145.000 square km, population: 15 million. The main objec- Farkas (RO) and Olexandr Wesselényi (UA). tive of the Carpathian Euroregion is to coordinate joint activities in the fields of science, environmental protection, culture, sports, education

The cultural-artistic programmes have been devised exchange and economic cooperation. A few years ago, the association European Dimension based upon a wide spectrum of confirmed European elaborated a Carpathian Euroregion Strategy 2020 & beyond, within partnership with institutions, organisations, networks, an ENPI Cross Border Cooperation Programme (ecstrategy.eu). artists, curators, scientists and other performers and contributors. (See Q13 for details.) The panel pointed Debrecen has drawn up ECoC-related cooperation out in our first bid book that it is ambitious to plan agreements with a number of municipalities and partner 75% of the programmes in cooperation with European institutions from the neighbouring countries. The agree- partners. We are delighted to report that 90% of the ments include common goals, key areas and - partly - projects listed in Q13 of this final bid book include concrete projects within the context of the Debrecen bid. confirmed partners from Europe, and as far as the European dimension is concerned, we remain ambitious. • Romania: We have agreed with the city of Oradea to This is a priority for us, as the internationalisation and establish a permanent ‘culture bus’ connection from 2020 professionalisation of cultural activity in Debrecen is between the two cities, to cooperate with the Faculty of Arts one of the main local expectations of the ECoC project. of the University Oradea and the Partium Christian University in terms of capacity building, to work together on the Official sister cities of Debrecen supporting the ECoC bid: Cattolica (IT), development of the CCI-sector and to synchronize culture Jyväskylä (FI), Klaipeda (LT), Lublin (PL), Oradea (RO), Patras (GR), and tourism marketing and communication. (Organisations Shumen (BG), Syktyvkar (RU), Paderborn (DE), Brno (CZ), Rishon LeZion (IL) and institutions from Oradea are already confirmed partners in several Debrecen ECoC projects.) Cluj-Napoca is espe- ECoC cities ECoC candidate cities or partner Cities with partner organisations organisations from ECoC candidates cially important for us since it was a noteworthy ECoC 2021 Boosting the Carpathian candidate. Apart from the intense partnership and collabo- Esch-sur-Alzette - ECoC 2022 (LU) Banja Luka - ECoC candidate 2024 (BA) Almada (PT) Erfurt (DE) Mukacheve (UA) Shumen (BG) Donostia-San Sebastián - ECoC 2016 (ES) Bodø - ECoC candidate 2024 (NO) Amsterdam (NL) Essen-Steele (DE) München (DE) Stuttgart (DE) Neighbourhood ration within the Cluj-initiative CultureNext (Candidate Cit- Galway - ECoC 2020 (IE) Chemnitz - ECoC candidate 2025 (DE) Aveiro (PT) Florence (IT) Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) Subotica (RS) ies’ Network), Cluj cultural institutions and universities are Graz - ECoC 2003 (AT) Győr - ECoC candidate 2023 (HU) Baia Mare (RO) Gdynia (PL) Nottingham (UK) Tampere (FI) Kaunas - ECoC 2022 (LT) Magdeburg - ECoC candidate 2025 (DE) Barcelona (ES) Hamburg (DE) Olst (NL) Tbilisi (GE) Cultural networking has a unique historical background partners in several projects, viz Meeting of the Redcappers, Košice - ECoC 2013 (SK) Mostar - ECoC candidate 2024 (BA) Belfast (UK) Ivano-Frankivsk (UA) Oradea (RO) Terschelling (NL) Leeuwarden - ECoC 2018 (NL) Narva - ECoC candidate 2024 (EE) Berehove (UA) Kharkiv (UA) Ostrava (CZ) Thessaloniki (GR) in Debrecen: During the course of previous centuries, Mememe, A Soul for Europe and Virtual Carnival. The Roma- Linz - ECoC 2009 (AT) Nürnberg - ECoC candidate 2025 (DE) Bergen (NO) Kielce (PL) Örebro (SE) Toulouse (FR) Mons - ECoC 2015 (BE) St. Pölten - ECoC candidate 2024 (AT) Berlin (DE) Kyiv (UA) Paderborn (DE) Trakai (LT) there was a particularly strong network of educational nian towns of Baia Mare (another ECoC 2021 candidate) and Novi Sad - ECoC 2021 (RS) Tartu - ECoC candidate 2024 (EE) Bern (CH) Köln (DE) Paris (FR) Trieste (IT) institutions, comprising mostly rural primary schools, Satu Mare have also confirmed an interest in cooperation. Plzeň - ECoC 2015 (CZ) Veszprém - ECoC candidate 2023 (HU) Białystok (PL) Leeds (UK) Perpignan (FR) Turnov (CZ) Pécs - ECoC 2010 (HU) Bologna (IT) Leipzig (DE) Prague (CZ) Târgu Mureş (RO) operating around Debrecen’s Reformed College, which • Slovakia: Košice, as a European Capital of Culture in 2013, Riga - ECoC 2014 (LV) Bratislava (SK) Liberec (CZ) Reykjavík (IS) Ulm (DE) Rijeka - ECoC 2020 (HR) Bremen (DE) Ljubljana (SI) Rishon LeZion (IL) Uzhhorod (UA) functioned as their educational centre. These schools has agreed to sharing knowhow on the establishment of Tallinn - ECoC 2011 (EE) Brno (CZ) London (UK) Rožňava (SK) Vienna (AT) were called partikula-s in Hungarian (the original Latin community art centres as part of the Exchangers project. Timişoara - ECoC 2021 (RO) Cetate (RO) Lutsk (UA) Ruse (BG) Vinnytsia (UA) Wrocław - ECoC 2016 (PL) Chotín (SK) Lviv (UA) Rzeszów (PL) Viterbo (IT) form being responsible for the English word particle). We are also working on the systematic development of the Cluj-Napoca (RO) Marsberg (DE) Salzburg (AT) Dundee (UK) Milton Keynes (UK) Satu Mare (RO) Via the partikula system, Debrecen had strong cultural, creative sector with CIKE Košice, representing the legacy

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of Košice ECoC 2013. In addition, cultural and educa- work of many of hundreds partner institutions from Brazil • Culture Action Europe (CAE): We have approached CAE volved as confirmed cooperation partners, including the tional institutions are involved in projects associated to the Republic of Korea and the university’s international during the preparations to explore potential cooperation. As British Council, Estonian Institute, and Goethe-Institute, with Botanica Reloaded, Trans/Missions 2023, AiR-Port students originate from more than 100 different nations. a result, the Debrecen 2023 programme has officially been and we are in a dialogue with the Creative Europe Desk Debrecen, Mememe and Science behind Culture. invited to become a CAE member, helping the ECoC pro- Hungary (see more in Q28). • Ukraine: Contacts on the highest municipality level Following Debrecen’s designation as the European gramme to get more access to European organisations and have been established with Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Capital of Culture 2023, a further strengthening of networks. CAE also acted as supervisor of the evaluation We would like a better understanding for the UNESCO Vinnytsia, Berehove, Mukacheve and Uzhhorod (in the city’s European dimension will remain one of the and monitoring concept of this bid (Q08), and is ready to pro- Creative Cities Network as Debrecen intends to apply addition, Debrecen has concluded a general part- key areas of activity – in line with raising Debrecen’s vide its expertise to the Debrecen 2023 team in the future. for the UNESCO City of Music label in the medium term. nership agreement with the city of Kharkiv in eastern international profile. This includes adding a new aspect Hence, it is not by chance that we have established Ukraine, covering cultural cooperation): The process – the engagement with relevant international networks As a city in transformation, Debrecen would like to confirmed partnerships with The International Federation of the integration of Ukraine into our programme is now and organisations to draw from the collective capacity enhance the professionalism and internationalisation of Choral Music, the Jeunesse Musique International, the manifest in a very broad cooperation, with 15 Ukrainian and access of a larger partner pool. Hence, we wanted of the cultural sector through ECoC, though it considers Performing Arts Employers Associations League Europe partner organisations, a cultural manager for (and from) to use the period of preparation for Debrecen 2023 to this as part of a wider development programme. There- (PEARLE) (who are partners of the project The European Ukraine in our team and the official city agreements. approach international networks in a more targeted way, fore, both the city and the ECoC programme seek to form Symphonic Orchestra of Debrecen) and the European • Poland: Project-based close cooperation within the seeking a more balanced and sustainable development or join European projects to secure knowledge transfer Forum of Music. (The EFM is welcome to organise its Trans/Missions 2023 international theatre festival has of the city. According to Debrecen’s new and active and European exchange. annual assembly in Debrecen in 2023). been established with the theatre of Rzeszów. European role, we are ready to work on future strategies as active members of European networks and platforms. • Movement project – URBACT III Program: The project Our programme also includes a strong scientific-academ- Debrecen plans stronger cultural and tourism coopera- helps Debrecen adopt best practices from the university ic component through several projects and the University tion in the region, especially the joint development of the • Eurocities: In August 2018, Debrecen decided to join city Groningen (NL). The project focuses on knowl- of Debrecen. The World Science Forum – planned for creative industrial sector in the regional cities. Follow- the economic forum of this Brussels-based network edge-based economic development, and the effective 2023 in Budapest, and hosted by the Hungarian Academy ing the analyses of the Debrecen Creative Industries of local governments (more than 140 cities and almost management of internationalisation. In cooperation with of Sciences – will have a special section in Debrecen in Development Strategy, a regional Creative Industries 50 partner cities cooperate within this initiative). other partners, such as Magdeburg (DE) – an ECoC 2025 the ECoC year. Similarly, the conference of the European

Cluster could be established as a result of this cooper- • A Soul for Europe (ASfE) – Cities for Europe: During the candidate – and Zlín (CZ), this European knowledge Network of Science Centres and Museums (ECSITE) will European Dimension ation process. This will be a long-term goal for the new preparation of our bid we approached ASfE to establish transfer project was submitted in October 2018. (The be hosted by the Agóra Science Centre Debrecen in Debrecen Creative and Cultural Development Agency. cooperation on current and future European issues. As project partner from Debrecen is EDC Debrecen Urban and 2023. Both events will strengthen the The Future Acad- In this regard we have initiated a cooperation with the a consequence, the mayor of Debrecen has received Economic Development Centre.) emy and Science behind Culture projects. Additionally, Carpathian Euroregion Regional Development Non-Profit an invitation to actively take part in the international • Tandem cross-border collaboration programme with the latter project is supported through the partnership of Association (based in Nyíregyháza). The association is “Cities for Europe” conference in Berlin (9 November the European Cultural Foundation (ECF) and MitOst e.V.: The Nuclear Physics European Collaboration Committee experienced in regional EU-funding which is a prom- 2018). The “Cities for Europe” network was established Tandem is a practice-based collaboration programme (NuPECC) and The European Research Infrastructure for ising basis for potential joint projects in the future. by the cities of Berlin (DE) and Guimarães (PT) in 2012 that supports cultural initiatives, organisations, so- Heritage Science (E-RIHS). European Dimension – the year when Guimarães was the ECoC. By joining cial enterprises and public institutions with creating However, the scope of our bid extends much further than this event, Debrecen will play its part in the strategic meaningful and sustainable working relationships across For different networking purposes and joining European initiatives to the neighbouring countries and V4 states. Our aim is to dialogue about the future of Europe. Topics include the borders. The Tandem working and peer-to-peer mentoring and platforms there is a dedicated budget line in the programming establish the widest possible spectrum of confirmed Eu- European Citizen Convention, the Urban Agenda of the method was developed by ECF (Amsterdam) and MitOst budget of the ECoC project (see Q31) with an amount of 780,000 ropean partnerships, from Galway (IE) to Tbilisi (GE) and European Commission and the development of the ECoC (Berlin) in 2011. It has since provided more than 500 EUR for the 2019-2024 period. from Almada (PT) to Bodø (NO) - regardless of EU-mem- programme. Cooperation with ASfE has developed very cultural innovators and their organisations all over Europe bership. Hence our cooperation network in this bid in- well during the preparation period. As a further result, we with a pan-European exchange and learning experience cludes up to 100 European cities, their institutions, NGOs have set up a discussion about the sustainable coopera- that helped generate the strategic skills needed locally. and artists from 32 European countries. (For details, tion of cities and cultural initiatives to encourage citizen During our preparations, we approached ECF and MitOst see Q13.) We also have cooperation links with former, engagement in the future of Europe. Vienna, Trieste, with the idea to jointly design a Tandem programme that is present and future ECoCs and candidate cities (see Q11). Rijeka, Cluj and Debrecen will be included in this process. tailor-made for Debrecen and other ECoC cities, including • United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG): As a city some 4-5 other ECoCs and candidates from the period seeking to balance sustainable economic and cultural 2020-2024. (In this respect, Tandem Leeuwarden can New European networks development, Debrecen relies on international expertise. be considered as a successful Tandem ECoC.) We have The Pilot City programme of UCLG Agenda 21 seems agreed with Tandem to work on further details of such a The cultural and educational institutions of Debrecen are to be an appropriate tool for planning a sustainable joint European capacity-building project in 2019, and to members of several European and international networks future. From 2-4 October 2018, the representative of explore additional funding partnerships with both public (e.g. Agóra Science Centre: The European Network of UCLG visited Debrecen to meet the representatives programmes and private foundations throughout the year. Science Centres and Museums (ECSITE), Debrecen Com- of the city, university, the ECoC programme and local We plan to launch ‘Tandem ECoC’ in 2020. munity Arts and Crafts Centre: International Federation of economy to present and discuss the Pilot City pro- Settlements and Neighbourhoods, Főnix Event Manage- gramme and to define the next steps of cooperation. During the preparation of the bid, we also contacted ment Non-Profit Ltd.: International Federation of Choral the EUNIC Hungary Cluster, who are prepared to make Music and European Grand Prix for Choral Singing Asso- concrete steps after the final award decision. In addition, ciation). The University of Debrecen has a worldwide net- cultural institutes of several European countries are in-

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• The production European Heartbeats will be realized 2018, these promotional events have just started. with world famous drummers Gildas Etevenard (FR), • Through international events: Publications and Roger Turner (UK) and Cris Cuttler (UK) among others. presentations in touristic, artistic and cultural fo- • In 2023 MODEM is going to organise a solo exhibition rums and fairs (e.g. ITB Berlin, Ferien Messe Linz, Q/10 for the global star artist William Kentridge (SA) from World Travel Market London). Participation in in- Johannesburg best known for his prints, drawings and ternational conferences and events abroad. animated films. This will definitely contribute to the CAN YOU EXPLAIN YOUR STRATEGY TO ATTRACT attractiveness of the ECoC-programme of the year. Virtual horizons

THE INTEREST OF A BROAD EUROPEAN AND The big outdoor event of every Debrecen summer, the To reach the widest possible involvement with our Campus Festival, will have a special Europe 2023 stage in programmes, Debrecen 2023 will be available from all over INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC? the ECoC year to present famous European pop and rock the world through calls for active virtual participation; music groups from other ECoC cities (including the mis- sing UK candidate cities). Meetings and conferences in Deb - • Virtual Carnival: The Debrecen Flower Carnival is a The strategy tions COAL (FR) and Julie’s Bicycle (UK) guarantee on the Eu- recen with international partners and European networks popular but traditional local brand of the city. By using ropean level for the high quality programming of this festival. (e.g. ICSITE, Word Science Forum, European Music Forum) the online flower carnival tool or the mobile application, While the challenge of attracting a wider European • The European Symphonic Orchestra of Debrecen: Major will contribute to the attention and visibility of the city. both professionals and interested citizens are invited to audience to Debrecen is acknowledged we intend to European orchestras are full of excellent Hungarian design their own trendy flower chariot to participate in raise the interest of many Europeans in our events musicians and hardly any renowned orchestras can be found Real and remote the virtual carnival (taking place in a virtual Debrecen). through different types of actions. Our focus will in Europe without musicians having studied in Hungary. Everybody can follow the “event” from all over the world. be on providing a balance of the dimensions; During the production phase of Debrecen 2023 programme, Citizens across Europe will be able to experience Awarded virtual chariots will be constructed at next an international special orchestra will be formed out of Debrecen through events which physically take place in year’s real Flower Carnival contributing to the renewal • real/virtual, and, such excellent musicians in a way that all invited musicians European cities. These events will include an invitation and the rebranding of the real event step by step.

• local/remote, bring a local apprentice or colleague. The concert will to visit Debrecen and the ECoC 2023 programme: • The Travelling Ox: The virtual component of this project European Dimension be conducted by world famous Sir Simon Rattle (UK). will allow Europeans to experience the Hortobágy (the programmes or activities to attract as many • A Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum (ASfE) involves different • The Travelling Ox: Imagine a monumental Hungarian grey authentic life and the endless sky with millions of stars) varied demographics as possible. social actors in a fundamental discussion about the future cow installation by world famous sculptor Gábor Miklós via VR-glasses. Inspired by the digital-artistic version we of Europe and the role of cities. The annual workshops Szőke (HU) arriving on behalf of Debrecen 2023 to ten hope to inspire them to visit the Debrecen programme. Real and local and the final forum will bring numerous participants different European cities (among them to Budapest, • Our marketing and communication strategy will have an (politicians, opinion leaders and media) from Europe to Plzeň, St. Pölten and Nürnberg) as a huge outdoor event, extra focus on online tools. The Debrecen 2023 website A high priority in designing the programme has been Debrecen and will receive publicity in quality media. We combined with virtual attractions inside the installation and will be available in Hungarian, English and German, European Dimension to include projects and events that have local roots or are in a daily dialogue with the founders of ASfE Nele a one-week programme including documentary theatre and some web contents (and promotional materials) in stories but can be developed to unique, high-class, Hertling (DE) and Volker Hassemer (DE), as well as with about sustainable agriculture and living. A European tour the neighbouring languages Slovak, Romanian, Polish international programmes. In these cases, the wider the strategy and international board members Mahir that will raise interest through its repetitiveness, as well and Ukrainian. Through this, we would like to meet the European attention is increased through the attrac- Namur (TR) and Noémi Kiss (HU) to develop the project. as the amazing effect and the monumental size of the demands of the Carpathian Euroregion (neighbouring tiveness and uniqueness of the content, the popularity sculpture. The project will talk to citizens of European countries), since we are convinced that Debrecen has of the participating artists and by even some extrava- Several further programmes will present internationally cities and generate debates on current and relevant the capacity to attract this region. Around 2023 no other gance. These programmes support Debrecen becom- recognised artists, curators or directors who are invited European themes. High media visibility can be expected. city in the area will host the ECoC title. The distances ing a more recognized international cultural city. to participate in programme and create new works: • The European Symphonic Orchestra of Debrecen premium from these countries are acceptable. Debrecen could concert project is designed to go on tour after the event be a good alternative for an affordable journey with • Horizon Festival: Imagine dancing in the biggest outdoor • Heights and Mounts will be mentored by OOE Cultural Quarter in Debrecen. Further concerts are foreseen in Austria high quality international cultural programme. silent disco in the Great Plain summer, under the endless Linz (AT), the inventor of the Rooftop project for Linz09, and some other European cities. Austria is not just as the sky combined with stargazing in one of the darkest places and personally by curator Martin Sturm (AT), together with home country of classical music but the host of an ECoC Further channels on Earth. And this is only one of the attractions of our legacy Linz architect and visual artist Clemens Bauder (AT). in 2024. The concerts abroad will provide the Debrecen festival for the Hortobágy National Park. During daylight you • Soul Leaders presents the 100 Organ Tour 2023 programme high visibility and European audience. • Through personal-ambassadorial approach: Artists will be able to visit the huge land-art sculptures made by programme line with the organist of the St. Thom- • Through diplomatic channels: The network of 25 Hungarian and well-known professionals originating from Debre- recognized international artists or actively take part in an ar- as Church Leipzig and of the Notre Dame Paris. international institutes abroad and a network of Hungarian cen, celebrities and institution managers supporting tistic co-working or in the traditional daily job of shepherds. • The Future Academy will share the visions of famous and diplomatic and consular missions provides a strong platform Debrecen have been engaged to promote the project Horizon Festival shall be a new “must” for the region attract- outstanding scientists, researchers and artists with the for dissemination of information. Within the framework of and the initiative through their own personal and ing young Europeans from many countries as well as local wider public. The Advisory Board of the project will be in promotional and cultural events a large space for attracting professional channels (e.g. movie director Szabolcs families or biking groups. Feeling trendy, meeting high class charge to identify the speakers to be invited. Members of audiences opens. Cultural institutes (representations) of Hajdu or actress Judit Schell both born in Debrecen). contemporary art and traditions at the same place combined the Board are scientists with high international reputation the Balassi Institute Network will be physical points-of-in- • The new global communities of Debrecen are our ambas- with the future orientated sustainable attitude make this like the former general director of CERN Rolf-Dieter formation dissemination of Debrecen in the ramp-up years sadors as well. We will cooperate with the representatives event a certain highlight in raising wider European interest. Heuer (DE), current member of the High Level Group of and in 2023. With a Debrecen presentation at the General of the international business sector and the international The partnership with the Oerol Festival (NL), the organisa- Scientific Advisors (SAM) of the European Commission. Consulate/Cultural Institute in Stuttgart (DE) in October students having settled in the city (see more in Q48).

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• As mentioned in the previous section, we have agree- Banja Luka 2024 (Horizon Festival, A Soul for Europe Debrecen ments for future mentoring with OOE Cultural Quarter and Forum), Mostar 2024 (Meeting of the Redcappers) and Ars Electronica Center in Linz. Košice legacy institutions Magdeburg 2025 (#LANDSCAPE, development of urban public CIKE (CCI development mentorship), K13 (community art spaces). With Tartu, recently shortlisted for 2024, we have Q/11 centres mentoring) and K.A.I.R. (residency mentoring) will common priorities in contemporary environmental art projects support us as well. We have approached Mons 2015/2025 and artist residency. We have mutually expressed with Bodø concerning consultancy for our fundraising strategy. Former 2024 and Narva 2024 to find some common goals for 2023-24. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU PLAN TO DEVELOP LINKS Donostia/San Sebastián 2016 expert Mikel Goñi agreed to mentor the development of our urban mini grant scheme. Liaising between cities: More opportune partnership BETWEEN YOUR CULTURAL PROGRAMME AND THE ECoC 2016 legacy organization Wrocław Strefa Kultury with a higher legacy potential can be developed between CULTURAL PROGRAMME OF OTHER CITIES HOLDING THE will provide grant scheme and artist residency mentoring. partner organisations rather than those implementing or and artist residency. We have studied the sustainability planning an ECoC programme. In this case our relation- EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE TITLE? strategy of Leeuwarden 2018 and had personal exchange ships with other ECoC cities and candidates serves as on ECoC bid development that shall continue in the future. a type of a partner-finding service for projects related • Some further agreements or joint capacity projects with to ECoC programmes and those which are not, alike. Joining the ECoC information, ex-ECoC legacy advices, best practices for upcoming ECoCs under implementation could be complet- family (2016-2018) the bid and to develop joint projects; ed. With Novi Sad 2021 we also have agreed on residency • We could establish cooperation with the Galway 2020 development, capacity building and staff exchange. (In project producer Ciotóg & Milestone Inventive to cooperate When putting the culture of the city on a growth path the • 2017: International ECoC symposium in Debrecen to return, Debrecen has joined the job shadowing initiative in the Horizon Festival, the project European Heartbeats, ECoC relationships are treated as dynamic processes. discuss with six international ECoC experts the main of Novi Sad and received a cultural manager at MODEM and to support each other in the areas #KNOWLEDGE & Debrecen has already joined this process. Over the strategic pathways of the bid (with representatives from in 2018.) Beside project cooperation we consider the KNOWHOW and #COMMUNITIES related to the Galway bidding period Debrecen actively gathered experiences, Košice 2013, Donostia-San Sebastián 2016, Galway Tempo Academy project of Kaunas 2022 as best practice project Weatherbots. In Rijeka we have partnership with the know-how and best practices as well as information 2020, Rijeka 2020, Novi Sad 2021, Kaunas 2022), for the implementation of our capacity building strategy. Heritage Society Without Borders in the framework of the

regards the potential pitfalls from the former ECoCs. • 2018: Meeting with the UK candidate cities in Leeds (UK) • There is mutual interest in joint capacity building with the key areas #LANDSCAPE, #PAST, #FUTURE, as well as with European Dimension (development of The Missing Twins 2023); Study visit to candidate cities Banja Luka 2024 and Mostar 2024. the Rijeka Tourism Board related to carnivals in both cities. From 2016-2018, Debrecen 2023 has regularly participated Košice (SK) to investigate the ECoC-legacy (community art The association TRIB' ART from Timișoara will be partner in international ECoC conferences, workshops, trainings and centres for the development of the Exchangers, cultural Joint projects or themes: Organisations implementing of the project European Symphonic Orchestra of Debrecen. gatherings taking place in former or present ECoCs; infrastructure, CCI-development); Study and partnership ECoC programme develop projects over the ramp-up years, We have defined common interests with the organisation building visit to Linz (AT) to establish partnerships with Ars as do we. During that period a lot of new cooperation Spinnerei e.V. in Chemnitz, a partner of the Chemnitz 2025 • 2016: International ECoC-forum for the Hungarian Electronica Center (partnership for Science behind Culture, opportunities arise and projects are developed jointly. We bid. It was an important issue for Debrecen to integrate the and UK bidding cities in Pécs (HU), The Future Academy) and OOE Cultural Quarter (including the have already agreed with some ECoCs and candidates on two former ECoC 2021 finalists from the neighbouring region: European Dimension • 2017: Application writing seminar for the Hungarian and „Rooftop” role model for the development of concrete projects. In other cases we have jointly iden- We are in contact with the NGO City Makers from Baia Mare UK bidding cities in Pécs (HU), CultureNext Network Heights and Mounts). tified common goals or themes for future collaboration and Cluj-Napoca is an important partner of Debrecen 2023 at Meeting in Cluj (RO), based on the key programme areas in our bid book. several levels. The relations have been already described in • 2018: Policy Learning Lab on sustainability and culture At an early stage of the application, we made serious efforts Q09.Additionally, we have established contact with Johann in Leeuwarden (NL) that became an important boost to participate in the multilateral ECoC project Lab for Euro- • Novi Sad 2021 confirmed cooperation in different Centrum Plzeň to support our The Travelling Ox tour. for the partnership building and the development pean Project Making, a joint training programme of Rijeka fields and will be invited to the projects Exchangers, • Collaboration with former ECoCs happens logically of the Horizon Festival), Regional ECoC Meeting 2020, Timişoara 2021 and Novi Sad 2021. Debrecen 2023 The Panel Project, Mememe and AiR-Port Debrecen. through legacy institutions and other organisations in the in Novi Sad (RS), CultureNext Network Meeting in joined this programme participating in all three trainings in Kaunas 2022 is open for cooperation in the project The city: The Pécs 2010 legacy institution Zsolnay Cultural Aveiro (PT), S-ECoC training in Wrocław (PL). Novi Sad, Timişoara and Rijeka. As an outcome, the VOI6 Memory Gap Museum. We have mutually expressed the Quarter will cooperate in the project Imaginary Spaces international residency initiative has been developed and intent to cooperate with Esch-sur-Alzette 2022. and the Pécs Writers Program (a legacy programme of The CultureNext (Candidate Cities) Network was estab- could be proceeded in the framework of Debrecen 2023. • As a special ECoC cooperation we have established confirmed Pécs) agreed on residency cooperation and mentoring. lished due to the initiative of a former 2021 candidate, long-term cooperation with the former 2023 candidate cities Additionally, we have established contact with Johan Cluj-Napoca. Debrecen as the only Hungarian city takes ECoC horizons (2019-) Leeds, Milton-Keynes, Dundee, Nottingham and Belfast in Centrum Plzeň to support our The Travelling Ox tour. part in the network cooperation from the very beginning. the UK developing the project The Missing Twins 2023. As • For us, ECoC is also a process to think about integration The aim of the network is to generate cooperation We aim for close cooperation and specific projects with a special cooperation with Leeds (UK), Debrecen will join via culture. As part of our systematic contribution to the possibilities for the ECoC candidates and to support past, current and future European Capitals of Culture on the international participatory arts project Bus Pass of Alan European integration of Ukraine through culture, we establish the non-winner cities in the performance of their three levels: Lidyard (a Leeds bid-book project) designed for older people. the strategic lab workshop format CULTURE.in.capital.eu in development models. Debrecen has attended all con- It involves escorting older people travelling by bus to art cooperation with Ukrainian cities. The lab aims to discuss ferences and meetings of the network as an active Knowledge transfer and capacity building: We will events in different parts of the city. On the way collecting and develop city cultural strategies and the ECoC initiative contributor and will do so in the future as well. The city proceed gathering and sharing ECoC knowledge, expe- their reminiscences and stories of journeys they have made towards a potential future participation of the Ukrainian is ready to host one of the next meetings in 2019. rience and advices also in the implementation phase. in their lives. Each bus will devise its own route and visit cities in the ECoC programme. CULTURE.in.capital.eu will So far, the following ECoC experts, organisations or several events under the art direction of a cultural producer. be developed in association with Culture Campus NGO Debrecen 2023 has actively initiated some important ECoC legacy institutions in ex-ECoCs have been involved • With some of the ECoC candidates we have found concrete Vinnytsia, Promprylad.Renovation Ivano-Frankivsk, the meetings and visits during the preparation gaining with the aim to collaborate during implementation: projects or themes they are interested in or would support Institute of Culture Strategy Lviv, the Culture and Creativity as St. Pölten 2024 and Nürnberg 2025 (The Travelling Ox), Association and the STAN Youth NGO Ivano Frankivsk.

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Change and mindshift were key terms during the Trans/Missions 2023. Beside transnational co-working, programme planning. As the programme was emerging From Island to Island and European Heartbeats open six key areas of collective opening have been defined. new horizons in crossing artistic genres. The project It was essential to create an artistic content that will European Symphonic Orchestra of Debrecen will Q/12 be authentic to Debrecen (rooted in the history and stand symbolically (and in an artistic way) for the new present situation of the city), while being presented role of city as a European cultural from a European perspective and implemented in a wide platform representing the highest WHAT IS THE ARTISTIC VISION AND STRATEGY European artistic cooperation. It was an important issue international level artistic quality. for us that our themes and programmes are relevant for We have initiated a broad FOR THE CULTURAL PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR? other regions and cities in Europe as well. horizontal cooperation with artists, NGOs and institutions The six key areas of the programme open new horizons from Ukraine in order to find an Debrecen needs culture driven change and more To achieve a collective paradigm or mind shift means in the following sense: integrative way of developing Europe to balance the city’s long-term development. to involve people in the discussion. It is essential to European dialogue. Our mobility and residency Our vision is to transform the city into an attractive, introduce relevant themes and to offer a new access to programme AiR-Port Debrecen will become a strong successful and lovely 21st century place where culture them. Through our programmes, citizens will be involved in #LANDSCAPE: tool of European artistic networking and exchange. determines everyday life: culture-based thinking environmental, climate (Horizon Festival), neighbourhood, We initiate debates with locals and Europeans about The growing multiculturalism in Debrecen, through should be disseminated throughout the city. We see community (The Panel Project, Exchangers), identity how to develop sustainable future solutions for both interaction with international companies and university the ECoC programme as a learning process for this. (Mememe) or European debates (A Soul for Europe Debrecen rural and urban places. In the rural area of the Great Plain students, offers an opportunity for intercultural mobility The public sector and citizens will learn how to express Forum); they will have the opportunity to express their we will launch the highlight and legacy project Horizon without physical movement. In order to bridge them themselves through culture. They will discover culture opinions, share ideas, change perspective literally or in Festival to promote the responsible relation of human with the city we will develop a cross-cultural interaction Cultural and Artistic Content as a tool for formulating questions or needs and also a metaphorical way (Heights and Mounts), to learn from and nature. We operate with large scale performances or program together with the local citizens and under potential answers. each other (Humanotheque) and to decide as responsible installations and land art in the natural professional mentorship (Show your Spices). members of the community (Cool School Containers). scenery. Through cultural activities and events the participants of the Horizon Festival will approach issues #KNOWLEDGE & KNOW-HOW: We will act in a wider space. We intend a collective paradigm We invest into of light pollution, biodiversity, climate Driven by the uniqueness of Debrecen being a or mind shift. the future. change and agriculture. Responsible historically grown city of hands (agriculture, handicrafts) agriculture will be one of the key topics and books (schools, libraries, university), and still of the European journey of The Travelling Ox. In the city nowadays an educational hub, we will address the issue • European cooperation • Change of perspective • Capacity building we generate projects concerning the greenery and of a 21st century knowledge society. With the highlight • Networking • Responsibility • Audience development the livability of our cities (Botanica Reloaded, Mature project Craft for Life, we will change the image and • Internationalisation • Inclusiveness • Creative industries development Plants) raising awareness of the physical and psychical the use of traditional handicrafts by catapulting them

Cultural and Artistic Content importance of nature in the urban space. With Heights into the 21st century. Likewise, the Celebrate Letters and Mounts we will explore the flatness from the few programme reformulates the city’s printing tradition high points the city offers, which helps us to gain new through contemporary graphic design, while We Love To introduce transformation through culture we need To invest into the future means to give a perspective perspectives and to reach the horizon. We introduce Wood strengthens the contemporary design approach concrete strategic actions. Our ECoC programme for young creatives and to think in terms of long-term permanent architectural interventions that change our to an old material in a participatory is in line and in combination with the city’s cultural strategic development. This is the human legacy of our perception of the landscape. The Horizon Festival and way. At the same time, these projects strategy (Q05) and contains several tools (horizontal ECoC. After the ECoC process and the year Debrecen will Heights and Mounts are good examples of European pro- are a contribution to the development programmes, concrete projects) to implement these have a much stronger capacity to run big scale European ject development as both concepts are being designed of the creative industries and maker actions: festivals (Horizon Festival) or cultural forums (The Future with European curators, mentors and artists. movement. A 21st century knowledge Academy, A Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum). It will show a society also means to generate and The artistic programme of Debrecen 2023 has been broad audience engagement including contemporary and freely share “knowledges” as public designed in line with these actions. crossover productions (European Heartbeats, From Island #MOBILITY: goods. The project Humanotheque to Island), but also have developed considerable expertise Beside places, space is defined by distance and stands for this new way of thinking. Our new cultural To act in a wider space makes clear that transformation in citizen participation. We will implement the Creative motion. Our aim is to reduce the distance between capacity building programme will be based on is only possible in a very intensive, horizontal interaction Industries Development Strategy and establish the new Debrecen and Europe in both directions and through shared knowledge and skills with European partners with Europe. Our aim is a more European Debrecen with creative cultural hub for better visibility, networking and many people-to-people contacts. We will generate to professionalize the cultural sector and raise the the help of our programme (The Missing Twins 2023, The professional management. Some ECoC projects will be able and moderate a new European dialogue directly international potential of the cultural workers. Travelling Ox, A Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum) and as a to reposition the design scene in the city and the region between artists and citizens as in the framework of result of the entire ECoC process. To achieve this, we have (Craft for Life, We Love Wood, Celebrate Letters). the highlight project The Missing Twins 2023 with the worked out a wide spectrum of cooperation throughout UK cities. Artistic projects based on a wide European the continent and have joined or will join different cooperation will be implemented like From Island to international platforms and networks. Island, European Heartbeats, Meeting of Redcappers or

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#COMMUNITIES: #FUTURE: The question here is how we can build strong and All social actors are affected, and responsible, for future reliable communities but at the same time increase our developments. We need future visions and scenarios social capital and experience social or cultural richness. able to tackle global social and environmental challeng- Half of the citizens live in huge housing estates in es and the political and economic tensions in Europe. Q/13 Debrecen. What is their In this sense the highlight project A Soul for Europe identity built on? How do Debrecen Forum will work on visions and strategies for we encourage them to and with European citizens, politicians and the business DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE OF THE CULTURAL share their stories among sector. Exploring the potentials of the future requires each other and with others? imagination. In the case of Debrecen the academic PROGRAMME, INCLUDING THE RANGE AND DIVERSITY The highlight Panel Project world, scientific and technological developments and is an attempt towards this cultural activation. It means their impacts on culture and human OF THE ACTIVITIES/MAIN EVENTS THAT WILL MARK dialogue of individuals and groups as well as artistic interactions are represented by THE YEAR. FOR EACH ONE, PLEASE SUPPLY THE actions in urban space. Debrecen 2023 will build a local the projects The Future Academy network of newly opening community art centres in and Science behind Culture. FOLLOWING INFORMATION: DATE AND PLACE / PROJECT different decentral parts of the city (Exchangers), where With these initiatives Debrecen local inhabitants will be empowered to produce their opens new European platforms PARTNERS / FINANCING. own programs, structured around questions of public for future dia- logue, development space, intercultural dialog, knowledge exchange and and strategy building which may community art. We will also strengthen the dialogue become strong instruments for the mindshift process. The structure of the programme is based on the six #LANDSCAPE between different communities (e.g. generations, A development forced paradigm shift is represented by key areas each containing artistic and cultural projects Cultural and Artistic Content religions) such as the project Soul Leaders. We introduce the project Virtual Carnival. To transfer the traditional capable of adding new horizons or perspectives to the projects such as Cool School Containers and DRIVE to big celebration of the city, the Flower Carnival, into the key areas. These projects have been chosen for their HORIZON FESTIVAL encourage and support young people and artists to think virtual space exemplifies the radical rethinking of our attractiveness, especially strong European dimensions, (HIGHLIGHT) for themselves and to be proactive. heritage in the 21st century and inevitably also means to or because they can play a key role in the development of prepare it for the future. communities through cultural participation. We do not plan The story behind? The Hortobágy National Park is a flagship projects over and above this structure. unique location - the most preserved and authentic # PAST: area of the Hungarian Great Plain, the “puszta” itself. As a completely new sort of memory reconstruction We leave space for the future artistic board to suggest and With specific and unique plant and animal species, one having an impact on a wider public, the highlight project develop more programmes in different key areas in the of the biggest wild horse and water bird populations in Imaginary Spaces will present hidden heritage (either preparational years and thus a reasonable amount from the Europe, a transit station for migrant birds, the park is fictional or destroyed) with the help of the virtual to budget is reserved for this purpose. After the exposition of biodiversity at its best. It is also a place with one of the understand otherwise invisible layers of the city’s the programme line, the time structure of the title year is lowest light pollution levels worldwide. From another

Cultural and Artistic Content history integral to our identity. Debrecen shown, also containing the three main celebratory events. point of view the puszta is as flat land often the subject is reformulating the city’s narrative by of jokes and thought of having a provincial, being self-reflective or even using An additional initiative called Hungarian Horizons 2023 one-dimensional cultural offer. Yet nothing could be self-irony and by going beyond the will also become part of our artistic content: if Debrecen is further from the truth. historical stereotypes. This is how awarded the ECoC title, we will invite the two competing the project Mememe reflects the past shortlisted cities, Győr and Veszprém, to present one of What will happen? Horizon Festival will be one of the together with other European cities that their key bid-book projects within the framework of the new and significant initiatives of the Debrecen 2023 may help to promote understanding and solidarity. Debrecen 2023 programme year, at least partly financed programme lines: A five-day long landscape arts festival Another form of mindshift concerning history is the acti- by Debrecen 2023. These projects will be negotiated in the area of the Hortobágy National Park. The festival vation of collective memory by participation and artistic together with the cities. will bring not just fun to the people with its three main reflexion. In the project The Memory Gap Museum we will branches of visual arts, contemporary dance and music, reconstruct “lost” episodes of memory in a participative On the following link you can check visualisations, sketches but also target a mindshift in the field of sustainability, process introducing similar practices and methods from and other visual material connected to certain programmes: living and acting in harmony with surrounding nature. all over Europe. http://bit.ly/debrecen2023_bidbook_gallery Horizon Festival will not just use these characteristics as a stage and inspiration for artworks, but will be a social experiment in redefining the relationship between human and nature. When composing the artistic programme, one of the core regards will be that they must be designed with the notion of ‘sustainable interaction’ at their core. The programme lines are the following:

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• The Endless Space: Impressive and high-scale land and Confirmed partners:OEROL Festival (NL), Hope It Rains/ 10m high, and made of solid wood around a steel wide, flat space with no rivers or lakes nearby. And for nature art installations (10-12 pieces per year) using organic Galway 2020 (IE), COAL Coalition pour l’art et le dévelop- skeleton, will provide an unforgettable experience for Debrecen people the lack of heights and mountains and/or sustainable materials combined with guided tours pement durable (FR), Julie’s Bicycle (UK), Mythogenesis those who go inside. Visitors will perceive a new horizon is even described as the source of some kind of by nature experts and artists in the landscape exploring the Festival - Laboratory of Actual Creativity NGO Vinnytsia of their own city when looking out from the Ox through trauma! Yet through economic and infrastructural artworks, unique plants, insects and birds. Internationally (UA), Promprylad.Renovation Ivano-Frankivsk (UA), Docu- a slot. As a special highlight, they will be invited to development the city has started to climb mountains recognized stars of the genre, such as Andy Goldswor- days Documentary Film Festival (UA), YATOO International experience the exceptional landscape of the Hortobágy even if only metaphorically. Is there a way to build real thy, Ólafur Elíasson or James Turell, will be invited to the Project (KR), Hortobágy National Park (HU), Hortobágy wearing VR-glasses (the endless star sky at night and mountains? A mountain hike through the flattest city? Hortobágy. It’s important to note that by 2023 a proper bike Nature Preserve and Gene Conservation Non-Profit Ltd. the life in the steppe with shepherds, animals and a track will connect the Hortobágy to Debrecen, facilitating (HU), Eszterházy Károly University - Institute of Visual fata morgana in the daylight). During the one week What will happen? Heights and Mounts is the urban- organised collective hikes and rides to and from the festival Arts (HU), Arts for Rural Development Foundation (HU), stay in each city, open debates and artistic activities vertical counterpoint to the rural-horizontal dimension of with surprise objects and artist performances along the road. City of Eger (HU), City of Tiszafüred (HU), Bird Hospital (documentary theatre) with experts, artists and locals on our programme concept reflected by the Horizon Festival. Foundation (HU), “Terepszemle” Nature Photo Art Studio sustainability issues (e.g. the future of agriculture, water Based on a concept of Austrian architect and visual artist, • The Endless Inspiration: The Horizon Festival will be connect- Association (HU), Sound-Picture Association (HU) as human right, what do we eat?) will be organised. The Clemens Bauder, and curator Martin Sturm and referring ed to our AiR-Port Debrecen (see P. 38) residency project and Ox starts its European journey in April in Debrecen with a to the successful Linz rooftop model Höhenrausch, some of the landscape artists will move to the Hortobágy two Personnel in charge: Szabolcs Süli-Zakar (curator), special event, reaching Nürnberg in July and then turning we are going to create an urban mountain hiking tour months before the festival to live and work in small, respon- Ákos Torbik (biodiversity coordinator) back to Debrecen for the Flower Carnival in August. that connects different high points in the city. The sibly made wooden cottages, or previously tourist-premises route is marked by two distinctive points representing transformed into residential cabins. Project management: Debrecen 2023 Former famous works of Gábor Miklós Szőke: Atlanta Falcon sculpture very different qualities of experience connected by + Hortobágy National Park in Atlanta (US), The Russian Unicorn in Vyksa (RU), The Sad Pig Project an exciting “in-between” of some further stations. • The Endless Sky: Discovering and widening the night with in Munich (DE), Lion Project in Oradea (RO), Horse of Samorin (SK), The nature-sympathetic performances and live concerts where Time: Annually from 2021, end of June / early July Russian Deer in Nizhny Novgorod (RU) , Snow Leopard for SKC Handball • The rooftop landscape of the Forum Shopping Mall/ Cultural and Artistic Content invited international artists explore the concept of ‘sustain- Team (HU). Latinovits Theatre complex is an abstract urban mountain ability’. Furthermore a huge “great plain edition” of a silent Space: Hortobágy National Park More artworks: http://gabormiklosszoke.com massif sticking up from the immediate surroundings. Visi- disco with experimental techno sounds and a complimentary tors can walk on the top of the building on different levels additional classical concert programme evoking the sounds Overall budget: 1,900,000 EUR New Horizon? The Travelling Ox draws our attention or plateaus. The parcours experience resonates with the of nature will also be included. Reflecting our interest in low to the importance of European connectivity. As a high different functions of this very vivid social place. It gives light pollution we will include star observations and night sky- visibility series of events, it will attract a wide European the building a new narrative from the world of mines to the watching with the artistic interventions of the programmes. THE TRAVELLING OX audience. It will help people to reflect on history in a very world of mountains. In terms of artistic intervention, this contemporary way combined with virtual components, will mean a scenographic route guided by the architec- • Endless Time: Contemporary dance and movement theatre The story behind? The project’s narrative traces back to raising awareness of global environmental problems ture. Different new levels will be combined with new companies from across Europe will be invited to work on the old agricultural trade route leading from the Debrecen caused by humans. functions (e.g. a venue for experimental performances in specific dramaturgy together with choreographers and nature region to several cities and regions in Europe. One of the cooperation with the Latinovits Theatre, open air cinema) scientists and locals practicing traditional professions thus most important goods to be transported from the East Confirmed partners: St. Pölten 2024 candidate city (AT), as well as site specific artistic interventions. The key

Cultural and Artistic Content bringing one unique piece of performative art per day to the to the West was the typical grey cattle of the Hungarian Nürnberg 2025 candidate city (DE), Johan Centrum Plzeň momentum will be the experience of a new urban space festival. This programme line will also give the chance to visi- Great Plain. From the 13-14th century, but even more so (CZ), DESZ – Debrecen University Theatre (HU), Rollin’ and an exciting hiking tour through the massif. tors to better understand traditional lifestyle and professions during the Osmanic period from the 16th century, huge Event Logistics Ltd. (HU), Visual Europe Group Ltd. (HU) under the slogan: "Be a shepherd or a bird surgeon!” numbers of cattles were herded from the “puszta” (as • The 22-level skyscraper in front of the railway station at well as from Transylvania) to Nürnberg, Augsburg or Personnel in charge: Gábor Miklós Szőke (artistic direc- Petőfi square is a metaphorical urban lighthouse – the We commit to always searching for sustainable solutions Venice. The cattle went on their own feet and this is how tor), Zsigmond Lakó (theatre programme coordinator) Mont Blanc of Debrecen. This building is about the when planning our work and productions. Young archi- the oxen route emerged. At the end of the 16th and the view to the far horizons; we have arrived at the peak. In tects involved in the We Love Wood project (see P. 48) will beginning of the 17th century some 70.000 cattle arrived Project management: Debrecen 2023 the twilight period from day to night, the house will be create stages, auditoriums and special visitor venues from in the city of Nürnberg alone! The Hungarian cattle temporarily open to the public (5-8 pm) to experience ‘sustainable-source’ materials and the infrastructure will even saved the citizens of Nürnberg and Augsburg from Time: preparation and planning: 2022, nightfall and the play of the borderline between the still be used for other events across the region. One of the role starvation at the end of the 16th century - the reason for travelling tour: from April to August 2023 clear sight and the darkness. The rooftop can be reached models for the Horizon Festival, the famous and success- the placing of a Hungarian cattle statue in Nürnberg that by the goods lift. The observation platform will guide your ful Oerol Festival in Friesland (Netherlands), will act as is still in the city centre to this day. Space: public spaces in Debrecen, Budapest, St. view through the architectural formulations in different mentors for our project team. Pölten, Plzeň, Nürnberg and other cities in Europe directions. From here, different artistic interventions, What will happen? The Travelling Ox will reflect the oxen close or far, will be experienced (e.g. playing window New Horizon? This project is capable of re-casting the route in a 21st century way: World famous sculptor Gábor Overall budget: 890,000 EUR lights of a housing estate, artificial fata morgana in the understanding of the Hortobágy and the “puszta” in many Miklós Szőke will create a huge Travelling Ox installation Great Plain). The tall building rooftop will represent the people’s minds and imaginations, change our perception of that will travel from Debrecen around Europe on truck glance into the distance and its artistic manipulation (e.g. nature through high quality art interventions and establish a platforms in 2023. The Traveling Ox will put the Debrecen HEIGHTS AND MOUNTS through manipulated binoculars or real interventions in new milestone cultural event which could remain attractive ECoC programme in the spotlight in ten European cities the public space). for the long-term. not only through high media visibility but through an The story behind? It sometimes seems like a miracle accompanying cultural programme: The Ox, 12 m long, that Debrecen exists at all. The city was settled on a

033 034 035 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content • • Debrecen Hot Air Balloon Club (HU) Club Balloon Air Hot Debrecen (HU), (HU), Association DAM Debrecen of University Confirmedpartners: case. special in this interpretation of layer ironical a having slightly art, through tocomplexes old overcome community the way allowing in ametaphorical plain the tant elements of the programme include; programme the of elements tant impor most The 2023. Carnival Flower flagship regional iconic to the events related of ries ase is Reloaded Botanica What happen? will sciences. natural to popularise asset an as Centre Science Agóra by the used and Garden Botanical University the of year.home the each also is It grams pro culinary and cultural several hosts and fauna and flora superabundant its with lovers nature for hideaway awonderful is It designation. 2000 Natura under protected Forest Great the includes recen Deb of area Moreover, here. asignificant founded also was garden botanical first 1807).1578 The and (in in Debrecen were issued books botanical and Twoherbal behind? Hungarian story The first the of BOTANICA RELOADED Overall budget: 700,000 EUR Space: 2023 from functioning 2022, struction: Time: management: Project (AT)tor), artist) Bauder (leading Clemens (AT) architecture), Sturm for tor (cura Martin Personnel in charge: New Horizon? the 22-storey house, other public spaces public other house, 22-storey the Water Tower, Reformed Great Church of Debrecen. of Church Great Tower,Water Reformed Forest tower, Great water udvar Fényes top, the on observatory old an with estate housing 15-level objects: Potential heights. of theme the reflect will city, the across buildings other in interventions, artistic 4-5 These landscape. urban the through depths) even maybe (and heights through space, public the in by aparcours connected be will house) (22-level peak lighthouse the and building) mall-theatre (shopping massif mountain The artists made of flowers or plants (or installations of natural natural of installations plants (or or flowers of made artists Emblematic installations

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036 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 037 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content Velenczei (principal trumpet, Berlin Philharmonic), Berlin trumpet, Velenczei (principal Music), of University Tamás Geneva Philharmonic, Berlin (1st viola, Szűcs Máté principal will include musicians Invited countries. two-dozen almost will represent end in the which Debrecen, of Orchestra Symphonic European the will form Orchestra Philharmonic Kodály the from musicians with combined pairs These gary. in Hun studied having amusician been have easily could - who country that from colleague young talented a will bring headquarters new their from back invited musician Hungarian Each institutions. academic or orchestras symphonic European class high from cians musi of out formed will be orchestra international Aspecial dimension. European astrong will develop 2023, of year in the old years hundred one exactly be will which Debrecen, of Orchestra Philharmonic Kodály the programme this of course the In What happen? will musicians. Hungarian excellent of full are tras orches European major while drain abrain face els. However, music classical institutions also lev education higher and intermediate basic, at schools ranked highly with in Debrecen art ing lead and important an is Music behind? story The ORCHESTRA OF DEBRECEN EUROPEAN SYMPHONIC Overall budget: 800,000 EUR Space: in 2023. until December January from project core Time: Project management: in 2019. partners UK by the named be to going is coordinator). curator The (Dundee (UK) doch Mur coordinator), Stewart (Belfast (UK) Henry Eimear coordinator), (Milton Keynes nator), (UK) Boundy Fiona coordi (Leeds Personnel (UK) in charge: Clark Dinah (UK/HU). Council (UK), British Council City (UK), Nottingham Council City (UK), Dundee Council City (UK), Belfast Council Keynes Confirmedpartners: arts. and culture of help the UK with in the cities to different five Debrecen of people will the link and ECoC-partnerships of tation interpre the on horizons new up will It open dimension. European the of perspective the from atwin of missing and loss on the reflects Horizon?New project The preparation period and preliminary events in 2022, 2022, in events preliminary and period preparation CCDA / Debrecen 2023 Centre 2023 /Debrecen CCDA Leeds City Council (UK), Milton Council City Leeds Debrecen 2023 2023 Debrecen

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038 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 039 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content Debrecen (HU), ORT-IKI Independent Art Association Association (HU), Art ORT-IKIDebrecen Independent Arts of School High Ferenc (HU), Medgyessy Budapest (HU), University Metropolitan Budapest Design and Art of (HU), Eger Universty MOME University Károly házy (HU), (RO), Eszter Cluj Debrecen of University University (RO), Târgu Mureş Arts of (HU), Babeş-Bolyai University Kaposvár of (HU), University Budapest Theatre Film and Confirmedpartners: scene. this of horizon new opens which mobility life real stimulates figures fictional these of mobility The identity).of (pieces figures shared to identify standing under European anew for Horizon?New essential is It Hacivat. and Karagöz of acters char the around tradition puppet e.g. Ottoman the with dialogues cross-cultural new more and more opening year every organised will be Redcappers the of Meeting the From 2020 plans. communication and design layout, planning, action detailed venues, identifying concept’, the ‘shaping in 2019 include activities Preparatory genre. the of potential development audience strong the on will focus artists puppet and masters national inter invited the content, artistic to the in addition But processes. social of challenges to the answers artistic different many give performances puppet Street broken. will be Rules actions. and tive plays interac into these involved will be Pedestrians actions. and etudes puppet yards) elements, visual with hospital windows, shop railway stations, pubs, courtyards, squares, (parks, city the will wrap students university art laughter. and Young common and artists tive inclusion participa co-working, for opportunities offering place events will take cross-cultural some festival, the During Vági (HU).(HU), (HU) Bence Kovács and Géza (FR), (HU), Pályi Schuster Lénárt János András (IT), (SK), Leone Massimo (IT), Bruno Sogel Ivan (US), (NL), Paiva Schumann Gatto Duda Salvatore (UK), Peter (DE), Lorenz Mottram Stephen Hartmut (PL), Waszkiel Marek held: will be 9countries from by 13 professionals excellent masterclasses and trainings 13 workshops, performances, puppet Besides adaptability. and interaction dialogue, cultural yet popular intense of evidence offer wanderers global These spaces. public the will dominate life of weirdness the about laughing where circle, km 100 a forming activities in the involved will be region the of settlements over all Several Europe. from artists puppet street and market different many of actions puppet and circus parades, theatre 25 street and performances puppet 35 presenting will take place festival aone-week 2023, In What happen? will Universities, schools: University of of University schools: Universities, ------initiative close to locals. On a weekly basis in 2023 we in 2023 basis aweekly On to locals. close initiative to is take this idea The Debrecen. of University the at event international ahighlight is which Day Food tional Interna held annually the on based is programme The pedagogues. and mediators cultural forms, art by other other, each of aided understanding abetter to facilitate language barriers. of because only -not issues communication basic from sometimes and cultures different from coming to us due arise simply borders These citizens. fellow and neighbours between borders cultural down tearing at aims programme long-term This What happen? will situation. anew quite is it inhabitants many For population. local the with environment urban same the share and estates housing and neighbourhoods same live in the expats and students These companies. international with city to the moving are expats more and More by 2023. 7000 will exceed number This Debrecen. of University the at study countries 100 than more from More internationalthan behind? 5500 students story The YOUR SPICES SHOW EUR Overall budget: 450.000 in May 2020, from Annually Time: city the throughout Space: Korngut-Kemény Foundation Theatre, Project management: (curators) Kovács Géza Asbóth, Personnel in charge: (HU) Pécs Theatre (HU), Puppet Theatre Bóbita Puppet (HU), Theatre Budapest (HU), Puppet Kaposvár Győr Theatre (HU), Puppet Szombathely Vaskakas Theatre (GE), Puppet Tbilisi Youthand Mesebolt Palace Rožňava (SK), Children’s Theatre National Puppet and (SK), Chotín (SK), Theatre CsaVar Theatre TalePuppet (UA), Uzhhorod Tales Theatre Árgyélus and Puppet (RO), Gheorghe Bavka (RO), Sfânţu Mare Theatre Puppet Satu (RO), Theatre Cluj Theatre Northern Puppet Puck TAMTAM (RO), (NL), Oradea Theatre Ensemble Lilliput (RS), Theatre (RS), Subotica the of Ensemble Hungarian (DE), Subotica Theatre Childrens’ Erfurt Theater liches (GE), Erfreu (BA).Tbilisi 2024 Theatres: Mostar Puppet Library Budapest (HU), Culture and Education Foundation (HU), National Széchenyi Budapest Museum Theatre and Literature (HU). Petőfi Ensemble Institutions: Dragons (HU), Winged Association (HU), Ranch Kuckó Artists’ Vojtina Puppet Theatre, several outdoor venues venues outdoor several Theatre, Vojtina Puppet uses gastronomy gastronomy Your uses Show Spices Terka Láposi, Anikó Terka Láposi, Vojtina Puppet Vojtina Puppet - - ‘Show Your ‘Show Buildings’ called a side-project include and recipes used commonly the on based food will serve canteen university The programme. stage atiny with neighbourhoods outer taken to the will be Day Food International the of edition aspecial year title the of points prominent At some differences. cultural inter of themes on in events focusing take part also will Performers take part. ‘locals’ and ‘foreigners’ both with in which initiative together’ a‘cooking create and aneighbourhood or estates of group one will select used by marginalized people, university students and and students university people, by marginalized used simultaneously have been pubs cheap and bedraggled Old, era. communist to the back rooted tradition another reflects project the But knowledge. and languages cultures, of sharing pilgrimages: these of values tional afield. further and Europe across languages and cultures with contacts various provoking 16th the century since ages pilgrim on out have set College Reformed Debrecen the of students and Professors behind? story The FROM ISLAND TO ISLAND 150,000 Overall budget: EUR outer neighbourhoods Space: Day Food International the around legacy Time: Council Students Debrecen Project management: coordinator) mediation cultural (inter(student Lakó coordinator), Zsigmond Personnel Mohamed in charge: Sayed-Ahmad (HU) Association Pensioners’ Alsójózsa (HU), Association Pensioners’ (HU), Debrecen Association (HU), Theatrical Endorphin Nyíregyháza (HU), of Education City International for Centre Confirmedpartners: encouraged. will be understanding mutual and tolerance inquisitiveness, of Horizons ants. inhabit local for strange less much will be Debrecen of milieu Horizons?New multicultural new quite This University. the of Centre Learning new in the exhibited have it and professionals MOC LEGO some of help the with country home their of building asymbolic to build in order compatriots their with groups will form Students in Nyíregyháza. factory LEGO the with programme tion January to December 2023, continuation as a as continuation 2023, to December January From Island to Island University of Debrecen, Learning Centre, Centre, Learning Debrecen, of University University of Debrecen (HU), Debrecen of University University of of University was inspired by the tradi by the inspired was , a coopera ------Confirmedpartners: dialogue. over artistic of cross the fostering communities) while and venues the (among city within the time same the at and languages) (and Europe of its islands cultural the between bridges will build it levels: different on cooperation for horizons new open and languages or communities isolated sometimes of communication intercultural to the Horizon?New The project formulates a new approach slammers. and translators lyricists, poets, for residencies providing programme Debrecen AiR-Port the with connected will be project The others. among (UA) – (SI), (SI), Semenchuk Kočan Šteger Aleš Grigory (FI), (EE),Rooste Hertell Harri Tomáš (SK), Straka Kristina (EE), (EE), Riisma Pihelgas Kaur Carolina as Jürgen such by authors language original in the performed take place events will poetry slam and experimental performances, etc.) Slovenian literature to music, set Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Slovak, Czech, Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, (Finnish, Estonian, languages in several Poems performance. and visualization its language, the of sound by the audience international to an poetry of tion presenta the and lyrics song on we will focus music, by accompanied texts meaning “lyrics” of origins to the back Going productions. performative and visualizations music, with combined poetry, of sound the through presented will be audience the and authors literatures, languages, European Crossing What happen? will venues. island-like old, the and languages isolated times some to the ajourney is programme This actors. cultural Overall EUR budget: 180.000 etc.) Kultúrkocsma Könyvtár Doro, Conca Cafe Bakelit, Roncs, (Incognito, Space in 2023 until December January from project core 2022, Time: Project management: (UA), YevdokimovaWesselényi Nastasia (UA) (curators) Personnel in charge: (HU) Debrecen Group (HU), Community Kulter Debrecen (GE), magazine Tbilisi literature Alföld (GE), Tbilisi tion Children’s Youth National and Palace Founda Education (EE/HU), and Culture Budapest (UA), in Hungary Institute Vinnytsia Estonian NGO Campus (RO), -Culture Cetate Festival Island Europe Cultural –Port Foundation Poetry Dinescu Mircea (BG), Ruse Society Canetti Elias tional preparational period and preliminary events in preliminary and period preparational locals, pubs throughout the city city the throughout pubs : locals, Alte Schmiede Vienna (AT), Vienna Schmiede Interna Alte Péter Szirák, János Áfra, Oleksandr Oleksandr Áfra, János Szirák, Péter Debrecen 2023 Debrecen - - - - -

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040 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 041 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content (SK), National Theatre Miskolc (HU) Miskolc (SK), Theatre National (CZ), Ostrava Košice Theatre Theatre National State Lviv Theatre (UA),Zankovetska Moravian-Silesian The (PL),Rzeszów Trakai Theatre Royal (LT), Maria Confirmedpartners: challenges. political and social for concepts artistic develop to project laboratory along-term is It perspectives. shared and cooperation active on based dimension New Horizon? plays. the of streaming 3D innovative providing festival the of form digital the will be line programme Re-trans/mission The within Europe. role and cities’ identity the about discussions open with exchange international on emphasis aspecial place will also Debrecen of Theatre Csokonai week, Festival the During products. design and culinary present can cities the events, these Around space. urban in the everywhere playing groups street professional and by amateur generated will be atmosphere festival areal in Debrecen, edition special ECoC the During possible. co-creation European and thinking crossover city. makes This another from by adirector directed be will play stage performed Each festival: the of edition special ECoC innovative and afrenetic perform and Debrecen visit will cities five European from companies five August, late In in 2023. Arts of Festival International Trans/Missions of city host the will be Debrecen series. festival this of members founding the of one is Theatre Csokonai theatres. city European six of cooperation international the on based festival artistic annual real Trans/Missions have started theatres The problems. to emerging solution creative-artistic offer to and above, mentioned issues the about dialogue a developing of capable is initiative their that believe theatres partner the of directors The What happen? will countries. in their life cultural the and society the within role important more to aim in a fill cities These well. as burden this feel theatres the and capitals, the of pressure the from suffer we all cities, provincial As question: identity another is initiative the of pillar second The borders. near located are they fact to the due identity of issue the on together working have been (SK),Košice Trakai that cities are (LT) Debrecen and behind? story The TRANS/MISSIONs 2023 The project has a strong European European astrong has project The Rzeszów (PL),Rzeszów Lviv (UA), (CZ), Ostrava Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre Theatre Siemaszkowa Wanda : a unique : aunique contemporary forms.contemporary The for platforms visible and proper of alack is there in Debrecen, popular extremely is dance folk authentic While in Budapest. centralised essentially is in Hungary formats theatre movement and dance contemporary of presence The behind? story The EUROPEAN HEARTBEATS EUR Overall budget: 290.000 Space: Time: Debrecen Theatre Csokonai management: Project Personnel (festival director) in charge: Gemza Péter Ensemble (HU), Eastsiders Crew Hip-Hop Formation (HU) Formation Hip-Hop Crew (HU),Ensemble Eastsiders (HU), Dance “Forgórózsa” Debrecen of Ensemble Dance (HU), Ensemble Folk Hajdú Dance Folk Children and (HU), Youth Ensemble Folk (HU), Főnix Studio Debrecen (NL), Dance-Play Arts Modern Performing of Academy Toulouse (FR), Rostaing Marléne Moving Compagnie Confirmedpartners: much more environment. supported in a to exist work enable and Theatre Latinovits the of frame in the established to be centre methodology new the at place taking work support will help This region. whole the and city the across genres lyzing cata horizon European anew of opportunity the gain New Horizons? mobility. for ametaphor as and stage a temporary as Airport Debrecen runway the the of using dancers 100 and drummers 30 of performance long exciting in an up hour- will end workshops of series The genres. between and borders across up opened will be producing and way thinking of common The drum) hand player. (Irish indigenous abodhrán gates dele Tamás (HU), programme 2020 Geröly Galway the Etevenard (FR), Turner (UK), Roger Cutler (UK), Chris Gildas include artists Confirmed Europe. from drummers recognised of variety awide with will work genres, different from coming in Debrecen based dancers in which workshops six of a series We will start rhythm. by to music connected is -and language international an in being to music similar is Dance to experimental. conventional from to ballet, hip-hop to from current, traditional from dance of genres to all will space give European The What happen? will Heartbeats to ecosystem. this winds new to bring about is end of August 2023 August of end Csokonai Theatre and outdoor venues in the city in the venues outdoor and Theatre Csokonai A fresh and diverse dance scene will scene dance diverse and Afresh Ciotóg and Milestone Inventive (IE), Milestone and Ciotóg new Latinovits Theatre project project

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042 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 043 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content • the b24 Gallery exploring the connection between wood wood between connection the exploring b24the Gallery in exhibition chamber city: in the events will take place accompanying many camp, creative the of time the During buildings. multifunctional and elements organizing space international fellows will create outdoor installations, Festival HELLO WOOD International and Summer University famous by the led Forest, Great in the camp creative international long atwo-week will be programme this of foundation The aspects. ecological and gastronomy arts, fine design, engineering, architectural, also has which wood, of uses functional and artistic the around organised programme amulti-layered is This What happen? will knowhow. the of manifestations friendly nature as renaissance their having structures wooden innovative alot, but changed has wood with city. relationship This the of artisans and builders the for material raw the provided wood centuries Over ecosystem. local the of inhabitants important most the amongst are Debrecen around forests in the growing trees The behind? story The LOVEWE WOOD Overall budget: 990,000 EUR Space: 2023 April from Fair Festival and Time: 2023 Debrecen management: Project Personnel in charge: (HU) Association in Haláp Children the (HU), For Community (HU), School Invisible in Debrecen Poor the (HU), Supporting Foundation Foundation (Pearl) (HU),Terminal Foundation “Igazgyöngy” (HU), Handicraft (HU), Design Association Crafts and Arts Region Bihar (HU), Association Crafts and Arts County Hajdú-Bihar (HU), (AT), Association Week National Design EU-ROMA Confirmedpartners: design. in sustainable using know-how atraditional of values the discover and poor the and Roma of the inclusion social of field into the a horizon region’s in the history, will offer background cultural astrong with project, This behind. lagging surroundings the and development economic city’s the between disparities Horizon?New about We alot have talked also leisure programmes (concerts, trips and sports). and trips (concerts, programmes leisure also and friendships new dialogue, cultural creation, common Traces of Passion and Grants from 2021, Camp 2021, Camp from Grants and Traces Passion of various , in which the local architect students with their their with students architect local the , in which Samu Szemerey (coordinator) Szemerey Samu Neigungsgruppe Design / Vienna /Vienna Design Neigungsgruppe Personnel in charge: (UA) Ivano-Frankivsk (UA),Nantes Promprylad.Renovation Kyiv- community (HU), Pylorama.wood Schools Secondary Károly &Kós Ferenc (HU), Arts Medgyessy Fine of University (HU), Egyetem Művészeti (HU), Moholy-Nagy Association Horizon for Festival shelters bivouac or cabins and venues stages, in planning also and programme Confirmedpartners: wood. and trees with ways working of new to develop help and knowledge to exchange achance we will gain eration, Heights the and Mounts for installations the of execution in the involved will be Participants projects. 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044 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 045 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content #COMMUNITIES Overall budget: 185,000 EUR Arts Contemporary and Modern for Centre & MODEM Space: 2023 of Spring Time: Company Printing Alföldi Project management: Personnel in charge: (HU) Artists Graphic of (HU), Association Eger Dürer Ajtósi University (GE), Tbilisi Youth Károly TypoZone Palace -Eszterházy (GE), Tbilisi Children’s Foundation tion National and (UA), Educa and Community Culture Illustrators Pictoric Confirmedpartners: value. added big with sector creative within the activity international and a contemporary into transformed and dynamized be can tradition strong alocal, how audience to awide practice good promote New horizons? experts (architects, social workers and artists) invited invited artists) and workers (architects, social experts local and international of group by aworking advised is programme The implementation. the with to start plan action an to develop and phenomenon, ’panel’ the exploring programme years aseven designed we have to strategy this parallel In inhabitants. for to is decentralise strategy cultural city’s the of focus Aspecial What happen? will in the ‘panels’. living with satisfied lutely abso feel people of majority study, overwhelming the to Yet a according spaces. semi-private or markers zones, any unique hardly are there as easy not is nities commu of formation The anyidentity. to define hard is it and limited, is interaction social their spaces, urban cultural lack blocks uniformed oversized and These formula. urbanistic new acompletely creating gardens, their and areas living suburban old the replaced estates housing year. per These apartments 2000 some constructed factory’ ‘house From 1971, so-called the ‘panel’. we call in Hungarian which elements ricated prefab of build estates housing in huge lives Debrecen of population the of half About behind? story The (HIGHLIGHT) PANEL PROJECT THE Bookstores, Libraries, Alföldi Printing Company Company Printing Alföldi Libraries, Bookstores, These events will demonstrate and and events will demonstrate These Lajos Major (artistic curator) Major Lajos University of Bergen (NO), Bergen of University Debrecen 2023 and and 2023 Debrecen and create new spaces spaces new create and - - - - • • • Planned stages and components of the project include; project the of components and stages Planned activation. community ways for possible to discuss and practices best European to present Debrecen Space-Block-Community in workshop 2018 to our and contacts. 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046 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 047 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content • • • The programme has a threefold purpose: Tosolu purpose: find athreefold has programme The While many traditional cultural com cultural traditional many While behind? story The vate creative and artistic communities by helping them them by helping communities artistic and vate creative A support system will be designed to help with the aris the with to help designed will be system A support find answers for the revitalisation of their city through through city of their revitalisation the for answers find DRIVE to three kinds of activities; of kinds to three to find spaces, and to motivate and engage people to people engage and motivate to and spaces, to find tions for the community-based regeneration of vacant, vacant, of regeneration community-based the for tions the idea and methodology of the “Lakatlan” the of (Vacant methodology and idea the temporary artists and small creative enterprises it is still still is it enterprises creative small and artists temporary We will initiate a project based on on based We aproject will initiate What happen? will ing demands and needs. The process, starting in 2020, in 2020, starting process, The needs. and demands ing in private hands. These two factors connected can create create can connected factors two These hands. in private Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Centre in 2012. Centre Architecture Contemporary Hungarian unused commercial or administrative premises, to acti premises, administrative or commercial unused premises by 2023. These premises would be dedicated dedicated be would premises These by 2023. premises 20 on-line bringing and locating of target aclear has lead to a transformation from recipient to creator. recipient from to atransformation lead previous or centuries, decades for independent con the during spaces home their establish could munities practice their professions despite the fact that the city city the that fact the despite professions their practice City) Programme engagement with culture and the cultural industries. industries. cultural the and culture with engagement to enough resilient and strong be can communities a driving force which reflects on the title of the project. project. of the title on the reflects which force a driving ones to mention not properties, urban vacant of lots owns and meet can people where space create to difficult quite The project aims to demonstrate that that to demonstrate aims Horizons?New project The “Debrecen Cloud” “Arcadia” “ShareBars” worked out on a basis agreed between project manage project between agreed abasis on out worked would premises these that envisaged is It workrooms. work carried out in these spaces. An online gallery for the the for gallery online An spaces. these in out carried work from the “ShareBars” spaces could exhibit. could spaces “ShareBars” the from community. wider the involving activities, tive the using creatives the require We ewould everyone. for productions organised with Debrecen 2023 and artists artists and 2023 Debrecen with organised productions situation awin-win in resulting owners property and ment be would usage for conditions The frontage. street have artist independent enterprises, creative initiatives, best practices and locally created ideas. created locally and practices best world the in anywhere from accessible is which project artistic pop-up as cellars) possibly lodgings, official and stores ateliers, or galleries open designers groups, of the spaces - and a knowledge base of international international of base aknowledge -and spaces the of tour virtual products, the for catalogue online exhibitions, creative the of results all for space astoring as serve and spaces, where action-like exhibitions and performative performative and exhibitions action-like where spaces, interac regular, include activities their toensure space would use more hidden premises (empty offices, offices, (empty premises hidden more use would would create spaces for value-creating value-creating for spaces create would which was established by the KÉK - KÉK by the established was which would create a virtual “drive” for this this “drive” for avirtual create would

------Debrecen’s image of a traditional atraditional of Debrecen’s image behind? story The Time: Artistic activity will be more visible, understandable and and understandable visible, more will be activity Artistic COOL SCHOOL CONTAINERS with schools getting the chance to buy the container hub hub container the to buy chance the getting schools with will be encouraged to unfold their creativity together in together creativity their to unfold encouraged will be youngsters building; community and capacity way for to be “one-timeto mentors”- be in build pupils to help invited sub-re in adisadvantaged working school ahigh from their will submit schools the and spaces mobile the for aschool. of premises the around anywhere set to be hubs, or spaces (pop-up) community mobile fabricated We will create and offer eight pre eight offer and We will create What happen? will Overall budget: (HU) Centre Architecture Contemporary iting, camera, projector, projection screens, (3D) screens, printer, projector, projection camera, iting, ing a mass base and learning using a‘DIY using attitude’ learning and base amass ing amentoring will facilitate programme 2023 Debrecen to apply able will be County in Hajdú-Bihar and Debrecen plan to make utilisation invited will be pupils school High using crowdfunding. Each multifunctional hub will have hub multifunctional Each crowdfunding. using studio suitable for making sound recordings and film ed film and recordings sound making for suitable studio system to help the community hubs in manage daily op daily in manage hubs community the to help system being managers of a cultural and community venue. The The venue. community and acultural of managers being out try can they where enterprise business cultural pilot a of akind as pupils, by mentored operated will be hubs use. restricted spaces community creative have real not do they mon; premises by 2023 and beyond. and by 2023 premises gion. The application procedure will be repeated annually annually repeated will be procedure application The gion. e-book reader and other devices with cosy furniture. The The furniture. cosy with devices other and reader e-book a instruments, music with room rehearsal a complete will include of area equipment 41,5 and m2 floor a useful are these of both and gym, the and library except the erative actions. Popular Hungarian artists will be invited invited will be artists Hungarian Popular actions. erative coming application one least at will prioritize jury the and in schools secondary All this. upon based application containers 7metres standard three of made each educational institutions but all have something in com have something all but institutions educational of spectrum awide is story. There old an is city college aresult. as community wider to the accessible Confirmedpartners: New Horizons? Space: Project management: Preparation from 2020, first actions in 2022, 20 2022, in actions first 2020, from Preparation Unused and vacant urban properties urban vacant and Unused The project will open up a sustainable asustainable up will open project The 300,000 EUR Novi Sad 2021 (RS), 2021 Sad Novi Hungarian KÉK Debrecen 2023 2023 Debrecen able able . ------• Planning in 2020, construction from from construction in 2020, Planning Time: Debrecen considers itself to be the the to be itself considers Debrecen behind? story The (HU), The Vocational Training Centre of Debrecen (HU),(HU), Training Vocational Debrecen of The Centre A prominent institution is the calvinist Reformed College College Reformed calvinist the is institution A prominent SOUL LEADERS SOUL 2021, pilot year and call for applications applications for call and year 2021, pilot In cooperation with the three epis three the with cooperation In What happen? will Overall budget: 960,000 EUR Lutheran, Baptist, Catholic, Greek Catholic, Orthodox Orthodox Catholic, Greek Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Asso –Art-Game (HU), Ensemble “LÁTÓKÉP” Debrecen School –Rock Association Socio-Cultural Más-Mozaik in many places as the City of the Reformation and is a is and Reformation the of City the as places in many in 2022, full functioning from 2023. from functioning full in 2022, has become a ‘topos’ of the city. the of a‘topos’ become has member of the Network of European Cities of Calvinism. Calvinism. of Cities European of Network the of member known also is in harmony. and Debrecen peacefully together live here religions numerous of resentatives and the centuries old slogan, “The Calvinist Rome” slogan, old centuries the and operate on four levels: four on operate will It in Debrecen. confessions the for characteristic have become that dialogue and tolerance openness, Leaders Soul project –the Jewish and –Reformed, fellowships many and Debrecen of copates (HU) Association (HU), Space ciation Art entrepreneurial skills. and autonomy, own will responsibility foster their on managed being containers-hubs the while community, city of clerical peace. After centuries of conflict rep conflict of centuries After peace. clerical of city Confirmedpartners: Project management: coordinator) Personnel (project in charge: Süli András Space: 17th century, the return of catholics to Debrecen in 1715, 1715, in toDebrecen catholics of return the century, 17th the bomb assassination against the Greek catholics in in catholics Greek the against assassination bomb the (e.g. statue the Debrecen of churches and fellowships materials: a) Oral history recordings from eye witnesses witnesses eye from recordings history a) Oral materials: historians and the representatives of the confessions byprofessional Supported 2021. in starting established be about spiritual life during the communist era; b) era; emblem communist the during life spiritual about of types two collect will people young Debrecen, of of protestant priests condemned to the galleys in the the in galleys tothe condemned priests protestant of the of history the from places or episodes hidden or atic In cooperation with with cooperation In Reflection: through Education secondary schools, a local history research database will will database research history alocal schools, secondary Mobile containers at schoolyards at containers Mobile Centre of Educational Region Region Educational of Centre Debrecen 2023 2023 Debrecen will reflect the the will reflect , - - - - • • • the conceptualisation of a joint future. future. ajoint of conceptualisation the and sharing knowledge experiences, collective through Gymnasium Marsberg (DE), University or Higher Edu Higher or (DE), Marsberg University Gymnasium University of Tampere (FI), Friedenskirche Essen-Steele Tampere of (FI),University Essen-Steele Friedenskirche Katholisches Schulwerk in Bayern (DE), Carolus Magnus (DE), Magnus in Bayern Carolus Schulwerk Katholisches cas (NL), Catholic School of the Diocese Kielce (PL), Kielce Diocese the of (NL),cas School Catholic cation Institution –Turnov Institution cation (CZ), (FR), Grenat du Institut Confirmedpartners: New Horizon? 1914). Together with young contemporary artists from six six from artists 1914). contemporary young with Together will be presented in the city as a celebration of European European of acelebration as city the in presented be will will attend the city and the region as residency guests guests residency as region the and city the attend will will include choirs from at least seven confessions singing singing confessions seven least at from choirs include will and city the from choirs of meeting acolourful arrange will Simultaneously, feast traditions and customs of different different of customs and traditions feast Simultaneously, Dame Paris). Five concerts will be dedicated to different todifferent dedicated be will Paris). concerts Five Dame Notre Leipzig, Church (e.g. Thomas St. organists European European countries, regions, societies and confessions European countries (DE, FI, FR, PL, UA and HU), the young HU), young the UA and PL, FR, FI, (DE, countries European Christian-Islamic Universal Week of Dialogue with open open with Dialogue of Week Universal Christian-Islamic the cities and villages of the region. The video artists artists video The region. the of villages and cities the toexamine and organ the try and tovisit opportunity the from abroad also become members of the local religious religious local the of members become also abroad from families Many Students. International of Choir Gospel the before the tour. The concerts will be given by outstanding byoutstanding given be will concerts tour. the The before in different churches, synagogues and public spaces. spaces. public and synagogues churches, different in places. For the joint creative process, an international art art international an process, creative joint the For places. and stories these marking and presenting interventions historians will develop installations artistic concepts, or national citizens and families of Debrecen. of families and citizens national programme. ECoC the of efforts decentralisation cultural the stressing Debrecen of city the of districts reflecting shown, be will artists by international mappings video concerts the During works. instrument the how todifferent belong churches The organised. be will region the of churches different 100 in concerts organ national diversity. In this programme line, we will involve the inter the involve wewill line, programme this In diversity. more become fellowships city the of internationalisation camp will be organised at the beginning of 2023. of beginning the at organised be will camp interior atmosphere of the churches. High class inter class High churches. the of atmosphere interior confessions. As a note of involvement, locals will have have will locals involvement, of anote As confessions. each others’ churches for a week, we will introduce aJewish- introduce wewill aweek, for churches others’ each all over Europe. This extended international celebration celebration international extended This Europe. over all we year ECoC the of period advent the In communities. is this for Evidence international. and diverse more and debates about the future role and challenges of religions. of challenges and role future the about debates a large series of music events, we will focus on the unique unique the on focus wewill events, music of series a large some least at provided churches of spaces closed the era During the communist communist the Tour: During Organ -100 Freedom of Space Universal Week of Prayer, when Christian priests serve in in serve priests Christian Prayer, when of Week Universal the of model good the on Dialogue of Religions: Based limited freedom of thought, opinion and spiritualism. 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048 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 049 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content (HIGHLIGHT) Yet can any kind of a light festival be legitimate when when legitimate be Yet festival alight of any kind can IMAGINARY SPACES Research from 2021, other project elements elements project 2021, other from Research Time: Debrecen, as all cities with a strong astrong with cities all as Debrecen, behind? story The #PAST (DE), Emanuel Baptist Church Of Oradea (RO), Oradea Of Socio (DE), Church Baptist Emanuel we speak of lowering light pollution in our #LANDSCAPE #LANDSCAPE in our pollution light lowering of we speak throughout 2023 throughout (PL), of City Białystok Association School Vocational the the Flower Carnival, but without any long-term concept. concept. any long-term without but Carnival, Flower the can events which attractive and outstandingly as them see cities as world the around decade last in the trend the help of 3D visual artistic forms and thus be ‘present ‘present be thus and forms artistic visual 3D of help the this add to a European Capital of Culture? Our idea is to is idea Our Culture? of Capital to aEuropean add this Light festivals have become a serious aserious have become festivals Light What happen? will Overall budget: Főnix Event Management Non-Profit Ltd. Non-Profit Event Management Főnix coordinator) (ecumenical Gonda László (HU) in Debrecen Fellowships Jewish and Orthodox Catholic, Greek Catholic, Baptist, (HU), (HU), Lutheran, Eger of City Reformed, Nyíregyháza identification of 12 spaces, buildings or objects that will that objects or buildings of spaces, 12 identification ings, venues and objects which do not exist anymore, anymore, exist not do which objects and venues ings, Debrecen and the surroundings the and Debrecen used as the background research and will result in the will result and research background the as used recent 3D media (not map media 3D only recent of types different use spaces and objects can be invoked by imagination with with invoked by be imagination can objects and spaces movens Paderborn (DE), Kolping International, Friends of of Friends (DE), International, Kolping Paderborn movens be the subject for artworks. Each month during the ECoC ECoC the during month Each artworks. for subject the be national artists as part of the programme accompanying accompanying programme the of part as artists national inter involving mappings 3D of aseries started also has Debrecen years, few city. to last the the In tourists bring holograms) to make the already disappeared, fictional fictional disappeared, to already make the holograms) as such light with working technologies other but ping event an like can content deeper What programmes? cultural heritage, has mysteries relating to some build to some relating mysteries has heritage, cultural of the Méliusz Library and the Local Archives will be Archives Local the and Library Méliusz the of database The occasions. special for again to life come objects and buildings spaces, cultural never existed or again’ in the city today. city again’ in the or perhaps did not even exist in in the first place. These These place. first evenin in the exist not did perhaps or Project management: coordinator),Personnel is (project charge: Edit Bódor Churches and urban spaces in spaces urban and Churches Space: 400,000 EUR

- - - - Zsolnay Light Festival (HU) Festival Light Zsolnay IN ASONG IN I HAVE ASTORY, IT ITELL val will introduce a larger offer of European performers performers European of offer alarger will introduce val The wandering minstrels played asig played minstrels wandering The behind? story The 2023 to December January Time: year will be dedicated to one ‘imaginary space’. Artists space’. Artists ‘imaginary to one dedicated will be year (HU), City of Eger (HU), Zsolnay Cultural Quarter Pécs - Pécs (HU), (HU), Quarter Eger of Cultural City Zsolnay Along with a big central stage for the more popular popular more the for stage central abig with Along A focus will be on artists from neighbouring and V4 and neighbouring from artists on will be A focus will take part in a residency programme spending time in time spending programme in aresidency will take part and beyond and Europe from 10 countries from will come to festival-goers. By 2023 it will be an internationally internationally an will be it 2023 By to festival-goers. festival of the genre in this part of Europe in 2020. This This in 2020. Europe of part in this genre the of festival typically accompanied byinstruments. afew accompanied typically songs their perform who singer-songwriters are tradition the city before their artwork is presented. Our aim is to is aim Our presented. is artwork their before city the 21st century, the modern secularised propagators of this this of propagators secularised modern 21st the century, While this type of musical performance performance musical of type this While What happen? will Convention Centre), many more intimate spaces, such such Centre),Convention spaces, intimate more many Overall budget: European acts (to happen in the great hall of the Kölcsey Kölcsey the of hall (to great in the acts happen European recognised event with 15.000 visitors yearly for 3 days. 3days. for yearly visitors event 15.000 with recognised kind of music is often coupled with a highly personal, personal, ahighly with coupled often is music of kind has a strong tradition almost everywhere in Europe it is is it in Europe everywhere almost tradition astrong has nificant role in the early history of the reformed church reformed of the history early in the role nificant present the virtual version of these fictitious places and and places fictitious these of version virtual the present clearly popular. The selection of European artists to artists European of selection popular. The clearly is genre this where Europe Northern on and countries festival. the for venues as selected will be gardens, private and rooftops churches, small rooms, living as festi The way expression. of honest and intimate often culture. We will organise the first large scale European European scale large first the We willculture. organise music pop contemporary of part important avery also across Europe but also in and around Debrecen. In the In Debrecen. around in and also but Europe across everywhere from intimate spaces to huge festival stages stages festival to huge spaces intimate from everywhere approach. artistic a contemporary with traditions and heritage cultural by mixing audience spaces. museum in dedicated visualized or in-situ objects Confirmedpartners: Space: 2023 Debrecen management: Project Personnel in charge: This project will attract a wide European European awide will attract project This horizons: New Anywhere in the city, near the original places. original the city, in the near Anywhere 1,075,000 EUR 1,075,000 László Zsolt Bordos (artistic curator) Bordos Zsolt László Leeds 2023 (UK), Bordos Artworks Artworks (UK), 2023 Bordos Leeds - - The cultural, social and geographical specificity of specificity geographical and social cultural, The In the post-Soviet area, globalism, globalism, area, post-Soviet the In behind? story The Time: (EU), A38 Ship (HU), Sofar Sounds Debrecen (HU) Debrecen (EU), (HU), Sounds Ship A38 Sofar (CZ), LALA Slovak Music Export (SK), Austrian Music (SK), Music Austrian Export Music Slovak (CZ), LALA András Süli (production manager) (production Süli András MEMEME the stereotypes. A cliché set in the public opinion about about opinion public in the set Acliché stereotypes. the tion of European cultural diversity, will be asked to help to help asked diversity, will be cultural European of tion INES#Talent to the selected musicians of list the to use going We Europe. also are throughout festivals the “non-urban” settlement pattern and lifestyle of of lifestyle and pattern settlement “non-urban” the community, the of nature to rural due tury. Secondly, INES#Talent/Innovation Network of European Showcases Showcases European of INES#Talent/Innovation Network Overall budget: Music Concept a supportive and inspiring regulatory regulatory inspiring and asupportive Concept Music ital media music project entirely dedicated to the promo to the dedicated entirely project music media ital Debrecen were twofold in the past. Firstly, past. in the peo while were twofold Debrecen its inhabitants, the city has been mocked over centu mocked been has city the inhabitants, its spaces intimate Export (AT), (EE), (LT), Estonia Latvia Export Music Export Music international significance. of festival culture popular aEuropean will get Debrecen us step-up onto this an international level of program of level international an this onto step-up us self-deprecating humour which may help us to overcome overcome to us help may which humour self-deprecating street performers and musicians in Debrecen. musicians and performers street system from clubs, music export offices and showcase showcase and offices export music clubs, from system ming. 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Europavox, a collaborative dig Europavox, acollaborative acatalogue. as gramme Confirmedpartners: Project management: Personnel in charge: New Horizon? Kölcsey Convention Centre and different and Centre Convention Kölcsey Space: Every April from 2020 from April Every An old tradition will be dynamized and and dynamized will be tradition old An 970,000 EUR SoundCzech/Czech Music Office Office Music SoundCzech/Czech Dávid Bali (artistic director), Bali Dávid Debrecen 2023 2023 Debrecen pro ------• • • • “though it has the title and and title the has it wrote, in 1793 “though traveller What will happen? It is no coincidence that the title of this project sounds sounds project this of title the that coincidence no is It satirical. The accusative of the first person singular singular person first the of accusative The satirical. ries both by Hungarians and by foreigners. An English English An by foreigners. and by Hungarians both ries but still lively metaphors of Debrecen. of metaphors lively still but at to laugh ability the with resonates pronoun personal ourselves, which may help us give new sense to the old old to the sense new give us help may which ourselves, privileges of a town, must be considered as a village; avillage; as considered be atown, must of privileges and then it is perhaps the greatest village in Europe”. in village greatest the perhaps is it then and (Flavour) Festival in September 2023, we will organise the the organise wewill 2023, September in (Flavour) Festival April 2023, April Fools’ Day). Regarding the forum and the the and forum the Day). Regarding Fools’ April 2023, April wider public. 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050 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 051 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content THE MEMORY GAP MUSEUM MEMORY THE 2019/20: project preparation, 2021/22: research, 30 30 research, 2021/22: preparation, 2019/20: project Time: There are several moments in the inthe moments several are There behind? story The (scientificconsultant) when talking about identity. It could work even more even more work could It identity. about talking when the collective memory. It is extremely important to find to find important extremely is It memory. collective the Museum practice combined with combined practice Museum happen? What will Research Group for Hungarian Realms of Memory at the the at Memory of Realms Hungarian for Group Research tools. healing as irony Debrecen 2023 (Wrocław 2016, Novi Sad 2021, Kaunas Kaunas 2021, Sad 2016, Novi (Wrocław 2023 Debrecen Overall budget: Overall March-1 April 2023: presentation of the publication, forum forum publication, the of presentation 2023: March-1 April in our collective identity and understanding amongst amongst understanding and identity collective in our 2022, Banja Luka candidate city 2024 and organisations organisations and 2024 city candidate Luka Banja 2022, involvement and participation of citizens. of participation and involvement the means This remembrance. identity through University of Debrecen (HU), regional ECoC cities who who cities (HU), ECoC regional Debrecen of University have already confirmed their interest to cooperate with with cooperate to interest their confirmed have already recent history of Debrecen that have disappeared from from have disappeared that Debrecen of history recent and discover humour, self-reflection and humour, self-reflection discover and dialogue international an through so we do if effectively view of point their to reconsider Europeans central and and artists from Cluj, Timişoara, Košice, Rijeka) Košice, Timişoara, Cluj, from artists and by the creation of public art-works involving visitors visitors involving art-works public of creation by the programme. this for background professional awide and position aneutral providing for essential context international inthe projects event gastro 2023: September party, with ceremony award and generations. generations. key are they elements as them a way to reconstruct of the most important points of this project will be the the be will project this of points important most the of One inquestion. stories by the affected people and followed pieces, memory of analysis and collection community’s the rebuild and memory collective of To notions examine and interpretation. reanimate artistic memory with experienced are Museum Déri the and Debrecen of University The inEurope. topics current are This will be a new horizon for many eastern eastern many for horizon anew Horizon?New be will This Personnel in charge: Project management: Space: Space: Confirmed partners: Hall Club, Great Forest Stadium area, other spaces other area, Stadium Forest Great Club, Hall Memory research Memory 190.000 EUR 190.000 Gergely Fazakas

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------• • • • (HIGHLIGHT) Trieste-Rijeka-Cluj-Debrecen Forum and others. and Forum Trieste-Rijeka-Cluj-Debrecen part through strengthened will be entire process The A SOUL FOR EUROPE EUROPE FOR A SOUL The story behind? Today’s much behind? as story The divided is Europe #FUTURE A Soul for Europe initiative Cities for Europe on 9Novem on Europe for Cities initiative Europe for A Soul DEBRECEN FORUM to develop visions of the Europe for tomorrow. In its new new tomorrow. its In for Europe the of visions to develop In the years 2020-2022 international workshops will be will be workshops international 2020-2022 years the In The Debrecen Forum will act as a as will act Forum Debrecen The What happen? will Europe – at the same time it generates a new European European anew generates it time same the – at Europe the of meeting strategic the Europe’s Conference, Berlin Berlin (DE), Banja Luka 2024 candidate city (BA), city (DE), candidate 2024 Berlin Luka Banja European platform involving the business sector, the business the involving platform European for Europe for logue forum and a concept development platform. responsibility. It will be a new role for the city to initiate city the for role anew will It be responsibility. in and regionally Debrecen’s positioning and networking Vienna- developing currently the 2018 in Berlin, ber for ASoul as such initiatives future other with nerships role as an active contributor to European issues, and as as and issues, to European contributor active an as role responsibility common our is it by Europeans represented debates. European moderate actively and can bring in new impulses and views: and impulses in new bring can sector cultural the where issues as them considering topics following the on focusing ayear once organised Europe. for strategy a new towards us help may which discussed will be challenges Europe’s for global scenarios future and visions different Forum Debrecen the of process the In citizens. dividual in as well as makers, decision political scene, cultural A Soul ASoul the approached Debrecen in transformation, a city are Whatever opinions by questions. many united as Confirmedpartners: Joining these initiatives will support will support initiatives Horizon?New these Joining workshops and the 2023 forum will be accompanied by accompanied be will forum 2023 the and workshops 2023: A large scale forum will be held – trying to(re-) –trying held be will forum scale Alarge 2023: 2022: 2021: 2020: to implement the results into the governance and the the and governance the into results the to implement how investigate will forum closing the time, same the European policy making policy European and national local, influence contemporary artistic performances reflecting the topics. the reflecting performances artistic contemporary could they how and cities European of organisation structure the ideas and visions of different actors. At actors. different of visions and ideas the structure (or Centre to Periphery?) toPeriphery?) (or Centre Centre to Periphery From initiative to jointly design and organise adia organise and design to initiative jointly (and European cities) (and European Europe of Role Global The The Responsibility of Cities in Europe A Soul for Europe – Stiftung Zukunft Zukunft –Stiftung Europe for ASoul . The . The - -

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Annually from 2020, in November 2020, from Annually Time: behind? story The vative methods which contribute to the enhancement of of enhancement to the contribute which vative methods visitors will be able to look behind the scenes, discover discover scenes, the behind to look able will be visitors (DE/HU), Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen (HU), Debrecen (DE/HU), Kulturforum Deutsches Alliance Francaise Cultural Association Debrecen (HU) Debrecen Association Cultural Francaise Alliance SCIENCE CULTURE BEHIND Agóra Science Centre Agóra Science would be less spectacular, and the work of restorers and and restorers of work the and spectacular, less be would film or performance atheatre unimaginable, be would What will happen? the cultural sector and help audiences access cultur access audiences help and sector cultural the renewal to the contribute which created have been tions to archeology, music, photography, or theatrical work. photography, theatrical music, or to archeology, tributes to emerging types of art such as light painting painting light as such art of types to emerging tributes Overall budget: 415.000 EUR in the 21st century could not exist. Contemporary art art exist. Contemporary not could 21stin the century Márton Méhes (project team) (project Méhes Márton anyone can participate in a participate can anyone technology VR using By ing how these serve the cultural scene, from fine art art fine from scene, cultural the serve these how ing University of Debrecen (HU), Goethe-Institute Budapest Budapest (HU), Goethe-Institute Debrecen of University understand and enjoy. and understand several technological solutions and scientific innova scientific and solutions technological several scientificlearn century, 21st while of the innovations phenomena of our everyday lives in a way everyone can can in away lives everyone everyday our of phenomena of the mission The difficult. more be would historians sites. The development of technology and science con science and technology of development The sites. scientific development it is not always easy to imagine to imagine easy always not is it development scientific ries, and new kinds of sculptures and design objects. objects. design and sculptures of kinds new and ries, documenta historical models, touchable and precise helping identify previously unknown archaeological archaeological unknown previously helping identify in as well as concerts, photography, recording making, in film possibilities of range awide up opened have how new technical achievements will shape our cultural cultural our will shape achievements technical new how achievements of science and technology cultural life life cultural technology and science of achievements cultural life in a playful way. Over the last few decades way. decades few last the Over in aplayful life cultural encounter those technological developments and inno and discover can visitors where will open exhibition al experiences. 3D technology enables us to create us enables technology 3D experiences. al in people of work the support also These life. cultural of concert or take a walk in a museum. The use of drones drones of use The take in amuseum. awalk or concert and art related activities in the future. In this exhibition exhibition this In future. in the activities related art and controlled by computers. Looking at the current pace of of pace current the at Looking by computers. controlled Space: Project management Personnel in charge: University of Debrecen and other venues in the city in the venues other and Debrecen of University A year-long, up-to-date interactive interactive Ayear-long, up-to-date Without responding to the latest latest to the responding Without Mahir Namur (TR), Noémi Kiss, (TR), Namur Kiss, Mahir Noémi Debrecen 2023 2023 : Debrecen is to present and explain scientific scientific explain and to is present ------

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052 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 053 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content The European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Sci Heritage for Infrastructure Research European The Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum Museum Technology and Center Science Thessaloniki Preparations in 2021-2022, grand opening opening grand in 2021-2022, Preparations Time: The ‘Do-It-Yourself’ attitude is some is ‘Do-It-Yourself’ The attitude behind? story The (chief coordinator) project (GR), Experyment Science Centre Gdynia (PL), Gdynia University Centre Science (GR), Experyment DIY INSTRUMENTS DIY worldwide acknowledged musical instrument develop instrument musical acknowledged worldwide a is in Germany) (living Szalay András while world, behind the ‘Iron ‘Iron the behind from synthesizers modern the to buy them the cultural history of Debrecen, when the Szalay brothers, brothers, Szalay the when Debrecen, of history cultural the Yet nowadays. gets it fashionable and catchy very thing Since the seventies, Sándor Szalay (living in the US) in the (living Szalay Sándor seventies, the Since This story is a starting point of the the of point astarting is story This What happen? will Overall budget: 830,000 EUR (HU), Arts Nuclear Contemporary and Modern for Centre in February 2023 in February (UA) -Ya Hudimov Pavlo Gallery (NuPECC), Committee Collaboration European Physics (HU), MODEM Debrecen Sciences of Academy Hungarian Liberec (CZ), VIDA! Science Centrum Brno (CZ), Brno (CZ), Centrum Liberec Noesis Science VIDA! shop of amateur and professional electronic instrument instrument electronic professional and amateur of shop scientific developments helps us to define the present present the define us to helps developments scientific both physicists, formed a progressive rock band called called band rock aprogressive formed physicists, both has become one of the leading astrophysicists of the of astrophysicists leading the of one become has the of revival the and science up-to-date where project, K13 Steel Park Košice (SK), iQlandia Science Center Center Science (SK), Košice iQlandia K13 Park Steel Curtain’ and examining the instruments on magazine covers. covers. magazine on instruments the examining and er. Let’s However, see musicians. active still are they Debrecen. in background scientific the with developers work international in an meets attitude do-it-yourself ence (E-RIHS), Dzygamedialab NGO Kyiv-Kharkiv (UA), Kyiv-Kharkiv NGO (E-RIHS),ence Dzygamedialab the of Research (HU), Nuclear for Institute Debrecen of opment of the audiences. the of opment devel and culture of to ademocratisation leading also are processes These evolution. technological global of value added the and arts contemporary of future and a new perspective if we meet a slice of the recent past in in past recent the of aslice we if meet perspective a new Panta Rhei Panta Confirmedpartners: Agóra Science Centre Science Agóra management: Project Personnel in charge: Somogyi Béla Agóra Science Centre and other premises other and Centre Science Agóra Space: of exhibition interactive Horizon?New unusual, An , they created their own by listening to their sounds sounds to their own by their listening created , they in the early seventies. As it was impossible for for impossible was it As seventies. early in the Ars Electronica Center Linz (AT), Linz Center Electronica Ars - - - - - VIRTUAL CARNIVAL The project looks for how this approach can bring new new bring can approach this how for looks project The Pilot version in autumn 2021, complete edition edition 2021, complete in autumn version Pilot Time: The The behind? story The younger generation, and some foreign experts. They will They experts. foreign some and generation, younger (UK), Vinnui / ProtoStar (HU) (UK), /ProtoStar Vinnui At the end of the workshop all instruments will be exhib will be instruments all workshop the of At end the two-week long workshop will host 20 crazy figures from from figures crazy 20 will host workshop long two-week future scenario in the era of open and shared knowledge. knowledge. shared and open of era in the scenario future future oriented way, connecting the carnival with a wide awide with carnival way, the oriented future connecting Some months prior to the real carnival, carnival, real to the prior months Some What happen? will Overall budget: 235,000 EUR Rhei will also play their old and new arrangements of works works of arrangements new and old their play will also Rhei Productions GmbH – Synth Museum (DE), Collidoscope (DE), Museum Collidoscope –Synth GmbH Productions partici by the given will be concert aclosing and ited in autumn 2023 in autumn European, even global, public. public. even global, European, in avery renewal to its will contribute 2023 Debrecen project this with ECoC, our for issue acore not is itself synthesizers, in Debrecen. The workshop will also be be will also workshop The in Debrecen. synthesizers, jor event with its huge potential to raise the international international the to raise potential huge event its with jor how their successors might walk in their footprints. This This footprints. in their walk might successors their how new do-it-yourself instruments, analog and/or modular and/or modular analog instruments, do-it-yourself new by Béla Bartók, one of their symbolic series of works. of series symbolic their of one Bartók, by Béla Panta Events Centre. HALL in the bands invited with pants sional artistic groups, schools, neighbourhoods: every neighbourhoods: schools, groups, artistic sional become necessary to reinvigorate and rebrand this ma this rebrand and to reinvigorate necessary become However has it in Debrecen. tourism and culture of part get the infrastructure, tools and components to build to build components and tools infrastructure, the get the of musician asynth Milkovics, by Mátyás directed brothers, Szalay the of auspice the under Europe around profile of the city in the long-term. While the carnival carnival the While long-term. in the city of the profile life. cultural to our dimensions body will be invited to participate in the competition competition in the to participate invited will be body about the theoretical background of the technologies. technologies. the of background theoretical the about scientists from lectures and talks with accompanied and the Stadium, HALL Events Centre HALL Stadium, the and chariots will be launched. Individuals, hobby or profes or hobby Individuals, launched. will be chariots flower virtual of creation the for web call international an Confirmedpartners: New Horizons? Debrecen 2023 Debrecen management: Project (curator) Milkovics Personnel in charge: Mátyás Premises of the University of Debrecen Debrecen of University the of Premises Space: ‘Do-it-Yourself’ relevant one be can Look Mum No Computer (UK), Palm (UK), Palm Computer No Mum Look Flower Carnival is an essential essential an is - - - - - THE FUTURE ACADEMY FUTURE THE The city plans its European future based on sustaina on based future European its plans city The Technologies and science develops at an astonishing astonishing an at develops science and Technologies year every designs virtual two of realisation the Through Debrecen has a long-term city vision. vision. city along-term has Debrecen behind? story The Time: visible and interactive. The event will be connected to connected event will be The interactive. and visible international, more will much make it space virtual (RO), University of Debrecen (HU), Ferenc Medgyessy (HU), Medgyessy (RO), Ferenc Debrecen of University Association (HU), Károly Eszterházy University Eger (HU), Eger University (HU), Eszterházy Károly Association with the possibility to be realised in the following year. following in the realised to be possibility the with includ model, in a3D will appear city the of Apart world. temporary Arts, Főnix Event Management Non-Profit Ltd. Non-Profit Event Management Főnix Arts, temporary future is not a question of ‘black magic’ but more a basic abasic more but magic’ ‘black of aquestion not is future from online flowers, chariot elements, colours, shapes shapes colours, elements, chariot flowers, online from downloadable of help the With over world. all the from the younger generations and fosters their creativity. creativity. their fosters and generations younger the Overall budget: Cluj-Napoca (RO), Partium Christian University Oradea Oradea University (RO), Christian Partium Cluj-Napoca Metropolitan University Budapest (HU) Budapest University Metropolitan (HU), Budapest Design and Arts of University MOME (HU), Youth Modern Debrecen Arts of School High step- to agradual, leading carnival real in the involved ing the carnival route, music, dance and other artistic artistic other and dance music, route, carnival the ing software (application), participants will be able to select to select (application), able will be software participants requirement to estimate future scenarios for the econ the for scenarios future to estimate requirement To the criteria. about talk development and think ble by a judged will be chariots virtual The online. streamed by-step renewal of the carnival over the ECoC years. over ECoC the carnival the of renewal by-step will be designs and participants new more and more real artistic jury awarding the two most exciting designs exciting designs most two the awarding jury artistic real and city the of points several at screened performances official edition in 2021) in edition official first in 2019-2020, calls international of preparation and omy, social development, education, traffic, climate etc. climate traffic, education, omy, development, social on 19th August presenting designs from all over the over all the from designs presenting 19th August on will take place carnival avirtual festivity, real event the of apre- in reality. As implementable have to be designs that proviso the is innovation and to limit creativity only The own chariots. their to design parts installation and Confirmedpartners: virtual space and city outdoor venues outdoor city and space virtual Space: Project management: Personnel in charge: (coordinator) Edit Koroknai Transferring the Flower Carnival to the to the Horizon?New Carnival Transferring Flower the 2019-2024 (including programming, pilot period period pilot programming, (including 2019-2024 420.000 EUR 420.000 University of Arts and Design Design and Arts of University

Modem Centre for Modern And Con And Modern for Centre Modem - - - - • • • • The Future Academy will reflect upon the following following the upon will reflect Future Academy The visual artists or musicians will be important contributors contributors important will be musicians or artists visual international business(wo)men famous and visionaries, young public will be organised. will be public young When designing the programme we have taken into programme the designing When the wider public to deal with future issues. future with to deal public wider the the (re)thinking process about the future. Hence, writers, writers, Hence, future. the (re)thinkingthe about process the audience, awide Attracting challenges. future tackle laure Nobel-prize (including researchers academic top tracks with 23 lectures. The themes refer to the key to the refer themes The 23 with lectures. tracks the world look in 2050 in look world the will How What happen? will It is an important issue for the Future Academy to Future Academy the for issue important an is It Future Academy will provide some answers by inviting answers some will provide Future Academy social challenges. As an important academic centre of of centre academic important an As challenges. social pable to change the world in their own fields will inspire will inspire own fields in their world the to change pable strengthen the position of artists and cultural actors in actors cultural and artists of position the strengthen propriate forum for a wide future discourse. discourse. future awide for forum propriate ap an is Debrecen technologies and sciences natural lic presentation of the latest technological solutions. technological latest the of presentation lic some In online. and TV on broadcasted will be lectures mankind’ for leaps ‘giant these time At same the pace. centres. Related to the lectures, cultural activities for for activities cultural lectures, to the Related centres. scientific based Debrecen outstanding with cooperation in developed will be programme The continuously. ed adapt to be therefore has programme The point. this at we envisage what from differ might in 2023 challenges and questions trends, oriented future that consideration are accompanied by climate change and serious global global serious and change by climate accompanied are of the series, as well. as series, the of pub the with combined will be presentations the cases, to and visions their to explain philosophers and artists inventors, developers, candidates), or ates technology areas of the Debrecen ECoC bid: ECoC Debrecen the of areas New Horizon? (#MOBILITY, #COMMUNITIES) (#KNOWLEDGE & KNOWHOW, #MOBILITY) &KNOWHOW, (#KNOWLEDGE (#KNOWLEDGE &KNOWHOW) (#KNOWLEDGE migration, social development, culture driven society, society, driven culture development, social migration, machine to machine, network evolutions, cognitive radio radio cognitive evolutions, network tomachine, machine computing, inspired brain data, big things, of internet (#LANDSCAPE) bility particle physics, astrophysics, astronomy, space research gamification, collaborative learning, smart cities cities smart learning, collaborative gamification, augmented and virtual reality, automation, blockchain, blockchain, automation, reality, virtual and augmented development of neurosciences and microbiology, nuclear/ microbiology, and neurosciences of development Science vision:Science robotics, human-computer interaction, interaction, human-computer Machine vision: robotics, mobility, demography, population, Human vision: global Planet vision: climate change, environmental sustaina Outstanding and personalities famous - ca biology and medicine, medical diagnosis, diagnosis, medical medicine, and biology

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054 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 055 Q/13 Cultural and Artistic Content • The Nagyerdő Open-Air Stage Open-Air Nagyerdő The Teatro de Creación and Citizen Centered Dramaturgy are are Dramaturgy CitizenTeatro Centered and Creación de The three large-scale celebratory events of the year will year the events of celebratory large-scale three The From February 2022 to December 2023, 2023, to December 2022 From February Time: vative theatre and performance director, but has unique unique director, has but performance and vative theatre STRUCTURE OF THE YEAR AND AND YEAR THE OF STRUCTURE world when talking about future scenarios. future about talking when world viewof the artistic the and scientific the both we need whole programme of Debrecen 2023: The author and and author The 2023: Debrecen of programme whole MILESTONE EVENTS was essential for Debrecen when inviting him to work him to inviting work when Debrecen for essential was two complementary approaches to making performance performance to making approaches complementary two year the of celebrations towards the us with together formance director Chris Baldwin (UK), is not just an inno an (UK), just not is Baldwin Chris director formance Simultaneously, the programme will appeal to both to both will appeal programme the Simultaneously, 2023. Chris Baldwin’s own methodology of work is called called is work of Baldwin’s Chris own methodology 2023. Overall budget: László Ábrahám, Zsolt Fülöp, László Csernoch Fülöp, László Zsolt Ábrahám, László ECoC related international knowledge and know-how know-how and knowledge international related ECoC University of Debrecen (HU), Institute for Nuclear Research Research (HU), Nuclear for Institute Debrecen of University lead artist of this celebratory concept, theatre and per and theatre concept, celebratory this of artist lead Heuer (DE), Rolf-Dieter Board: nation);Advisory Scientific reflect the three dimensions of the term term of the ‘horizon’as dimensions three the reflect on a monthly basis amonthly on (HU) Debrecen Sciences of Academy Hungarian the of that will It demonstrate individuals. and collectives described in Q04 described Celebration events of the year 2023 developed over thirty years. over thirty developed amazing artistic creativity and methodology, this special special this methodology, and creativity artistic amazing his Beside events. ECoC scale large with experiences More on Chris Baldwin’s previous works: works: previous Baldwin’s Chris on More Confirmedpartners: Space: Project management: Personnel in charge http://www.chrisbaldwin.eu Time: January 2023 January Time: space, mind and time and mind space, of themes book bid the taking By this grand scale event named after the river Tisza will will Tisza river the after named event scale grand this and Hortobágy. and Debrecen between connection umbilical-like the explore Tisza! weekend: Opening University of Debrecen, Debrecen, of University 350.000 EUR 350.000 . Space, mind and time determine the the determine time and mind . Space, Mihály Duffek, Zsolt Fülöp (coordi Fülöp Zsolt Duffek, : Mihály

Ars Electronica Center Linz (AT), Linz Center Electronica Ars University of Debrecen of University , - - - • • “land” symbolically and set its nest in Debrecen. in nest its set and symbolically “land” - from opulent churches to humble backyards. tohumble churches opulent - from 2023 July Time: Time: December 2023 December Time: The celebration will be connected with the Campus Fes Campus the with connected be will celebration The A two-year preparation and participatory process will will process participatory and preparation A two-year vasion, defense, religious traditions, trade and rebuilding rebuilding and trade traditions, religious defense, vasion, weekend, thousands of specially designed and made made and designed specially of thousands weekend, which, with the help of artists, students and citizens, citizens, and students artists, of help the with which, Budget Budget: Budget: Debrecen is intriguing for its cacophony of urban planning planning urban of cacophony its for intriguing is Debrecen Starting 13 kilometers away from the city in the national national the in city the from away 13 kilometers Starting Fény! [Light!] Will take place in July across Debrecen and and Debrecen across July in place take Will [Light!] Fény! Every year hundreds of thousands of black Cranes land of thousands of hundreds year Every Imagine Imagine themes of space, mind and time. Our Cranes, large and and large Cranes, Our time. and mind space, of themes tothe dedicated ayear of experiences accumulated the by augmented instead but year the opened that one the from all over the world along with other performing arts arts performing other with along world the over all from concerts music popular of series open-air ahuge tival, themes. returning to Hortobágy. This will not be the same act as as act same the be not will This toHortobágy. returning and architectural forms brought about by centuries of in of bycenturies about brought forms architectural and and beyond. and Europe across wide and far knowledge and experiences new their carrying homes totheir return their make and representations of these creatures will lead the symbolic symbolic the lead will creatures these of representations and ecological the link will event the Hortobágy, of park numerous venues - small and large - will open their doors doors their open -will large and -small venues numerous knowledge, between connections multiple the celebrate activities and performances. Europe will be invited to invited be will Europe performances. and activities cultural international and local of aweekend in culminate opening the On city. tothe close lakes the in roost and communities. various Debrecen’s with directly fauna, and flora its landscapes, the of heritage cultural events. and throw light, metaphorically and for real, onto these these onto real, for and metaphorically light, throw and in aplace become will university and city the night and joining of landscape and city by landing across Debrecen. Debrecen. across bylanding city and landscape of joining Mid-term event: Fény! small, will take off from building tops, parks and streets streets and parks tops, building from off take will small, Closing weekend: Puszta! weekend: Closing architecture, migration and arrival thousands thousands of creatures flying : EUR 500,000 EUR 1,700.000 EUR 1,000.000

. During the evening evening the . During from Debrecen and and Debrecen from - - The FutureAcademy Virtual Carnival DIY Instruments Science behindCulture A SoulFor Europe DebrecenForum The MemoryGapMuseum Me-Me-Me I Have aStory, ITell itinaSong Imaginary Spaces Soul Leaders Cool SchoolContainers DRIVE Exchangers The PanelProject Celebrate Letters Humanotheque /HealingLibraries We Love Wood Craft For Life European Heartbeats Trans/Missions 2023 From Islandto Island Show Your Spices Meeting ofRedcappers AiR-PORT Debrecen European Symphonic Orchestra The MissingTwins 2023 Mature Plants Botanica Reloaded Heights andMounts The Travelling Ox Horizon Festival Closing weekend: Puszta! Mid-term event: Fény! Opening weekend: Tisza! Programme 2019          2020                2021                      2022                            2023 JAN                    2023 FEB                     2023 MAR                       2023 APR                        2023 MAY                       2023 JUN                      2023 JUL                        2023 AUG                      2023 SEP                    2023 OCT                     2023 NOV                    2023 DEC                     2024                 2025                

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056 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 057 Q/14 Cultural and Artistic Content THAT WILL CONSTITUTE THE CULTURAL Q/14 • • • • The result of this research resulted in more than 100 100 than in more resulted research this of result The PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BE CHOSEN? Programme Board Programme the shortlisted being After Selection process HOW WILL THE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES was organised by the Programme Office on three levels; on three Office Programme by the organised was the often unspoken histories of residents and citizens and residents of histories unspoken often the citizen centred dramaturgy centred citizen In College selecting the programmes listed in the first first in the listed programmes the selecting College ing events are all developed using the city as apalimp as city the using developed all events are ing televised/stream and rehearsals processes, Research dramaturgical and performative significant influence From the beginning of 2017 the collection of project ideas ideas project of 2017collection of the From beginning the stories to tell; ‘citizens’ become ‘principal performers’ performers’ to tell; ‘principal ‘citizens’stories become sest and all creative decisions occur within the physical physical within the occur decisions creative all and sest stage bid book. bid stage panel. At the second stage further forums and intense intense and forums further stage At second the panel. aConsulting and developed being descriptions project create beautiful and complex large scale events. scale large complex and beautiful create to technicians and artists professional of team a small with work citizens of can Thousands ‘storytellers’. and have who those with work leaders Curatorial decisions. and to receive more impulses: more to receive and programme the to shape were organised consultations the of recommendations the and report to the according projects the and concept the elaborate to further ed (e.g. #LANDSCAPE, #COMMUNITIES) with local NGOs, NGOs, local with #COMMUNITIES) (e.g. #LANDSCAPE, Thematic LABs: institutions and academia, proposals by Debrecen and national members (artists, (artists, members national and byDebrecen proposals artists, institutions and NGOs, and institutions artists, cultural professionals, academia and marketing). and academia professionals, cultural neighbourhoods, different Conceptual debates and project project and debates Consulting College: Conceptual Cultural scene: in forums information local at boxes Idea Citizens: Project proposals sent in by individual byindividual in sent proposals Project Targeted forums on key programme areas areas key programme on Targeted forums the voices, stories, and and stories, voices, the was fund was - - - • • • • Through these projects Debrecen aims to place itself at at itself to place aims Debrecen projects these Through value of an European dimension. European an of value As two superordinate criteria, they had to; had they criteria, superordinate two As Board Programme the meetings selection several After flux. Making the city’s multicultural history a central a history multicultural city’s the Making flux. Project criteria Project within the context of Hungary and Europe in significant in significant Europe and Hungary of context within the tic part of the final bid book. bid final the of tic part the centre of a conversation about the nature of the city city the of nature the about aconversation of centre the theme of the projects align them with ECoC’s with explicit them align projects the of theme unexplained by historical eras or recent political choices. choices. political recent or eras by historical unexplained meaning-laden ‘spaces’, often denoting an absence left left absence an ‘spaces’, denoting often meaning-laden as seen to be become buildings and parks prisons, recommendation to open up local debate around the around debate local up to open recommendation considered 31 projects context of the city and region. Streets, bridges, rivers, rivers, bridges, Streets, region. and city the of context virtual realisations,virtual of and local international, of heritage with artists, curators, cultural managers, ECoC experts experts ECoC managers, cultural curators, artists, with European dimension, best practices or certain project and and project certain or practices best dimension, European diversity of arts arts of diversity the representing total, in balanced be Sharingthe Horizons reflect international stakeholders and experts, and stakeholders international of high relevance high of and education. education. and entertainment of and experimental or contemporary and development strategy, urbanism) with local, national and and national local, with urbanism) strategy, development cooperation proposals). legacy, (e.g. sustainability, on partners potential and Expert workshops:Expert strategic issues (CCI development strategy, audience audience strategy, (CCI development issues strategic Q04 Consulting European experts: and styles ) and at least one of the six key areas. They had to be tobe had They key areas. six the of one least at ) and (including crossover approaches), of real and and real of approaches), crossover (including for the Debrecen bid and its aims, its and bid Debrecen the for Professional preparation of key of preparation Professional to be strong enough for the artis the for enough strong to be programme concept (see concept programme Meetings and exchange exchange and Meetings - Q/15 • • • • • The landscape experiment LOCAL CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TRADITIONAL ART To ensure the openness of the programme we proceed we proceed programme the of To openness the ensure The programme area #LANDSCAPE covers completely completely covers #LANDSCAPE area programme The FORMS WITH NEW, WITH FORMS INNOVATIVE EXPERIMENTAL AND vision and the project contents after being installed in installed being after contents project the and vision CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS? CULTURAL HOW WILL THE CULTURAL PROGRAMME COMBINE We start our symbolic journey to new European horizons horizons to European new journey symbolic our We start with the online collection of ideas and proposals through through proposals and ideas of collection online the with Future programming tives to our natural and cultural heritage, the traditions traditions the heritage, cultural and natural totives our perspec and insights new bringing Hortobágy the from In addition they have been measured by the following following by the measured have they been addition In specific criteria: criteria: specific our website. The Artistic Board will keep developing the the developing will keep Board Artistic The website. our new artistic visions for the rural and urban landscape landscape urban and rural the for visions artistic new an artists, curatorsan artists, and scientists. Europe with together this to we do wish programme our With well. very in transformation acity of needs overall to the books”. and “hands of responds This acity of Artistic quality: Artistic building, participation and social inclusion, social and participation building, relevant European issues, including and Europeans many attracting partnership, cultural life after ECoC, after life cultural the of renewal the and (e.g. development) CCI goals capacity and infrastructure, based on available or acces or available on based infrastructure, and capacity and high quality of work, of quality high and Sustainability/Legacy: Feasibility: dimension: European sible expertise and project ownership. project and expertise sible addressing public involvement, community community involvement, public Inclusion: addressing corresponds to current or planned human aspiring towards excellence, innovation innovation excellence, towards aspiring designed for cooperation, contribution to the long-term long-term tothe contribution - - - The HeightsThe and Mounts (see (see Altogether, we expect some 15-20% more new projects 15-20% projects new more some weAltogether, expect with the appointed curator(s)/director(s) appointed the with ceremo the of reserve amount areserve planning when together on these celebrations of the year. the of Debre The celebrations these on together for the three big celebration events of the year (opening, year the events of celebration big three the for to meet the six key areas and project criteria. (This ad (This criteria. project and key six the areas to meet the ’trauma’ of being flat in a very innovative innovative way by in a very flat being of ’trauma’ the 2019. In addition, the Board will have the responsibility will have responsibility the Board the 2019. addition, In New European partnerships and network memberships memberships network and partnerships European New in the period 2019-2022, and all new proposals will have proposals new all and 2019-2022, period in the ing a new dialogue between them and the contemporary contemporary the and them between dialogue anew ing strengthening the audience development strategy (see strategy development audience the strengthening local cultural scene to develop some new programmes programmes new some to develop scene cultural local Chris Baldwin Chris with interest mutual is There nies. in ceremony) cooperation closing eventmid-term and by citizens, local artists, groups and NGOs (see Q20 NGOs and groups artists, by local citizens, projects in new will result projects small for budgeting high points in the city landscape city the in points high symbolic making light Horizon Festival Q21 people livingpeople high the With surroundings. its and city the of heritage cen Audience Development Platform will enable the the will enable Platform Development Audience cen artists and performers from all over all Europe. from performers and artists in Q31 specified as areas taken into consideration been has programming ditional clude the traditional way of life and the local traditions of of traditions local the and way life of traditional the clude will in festival the of programme The culture. and arts of help the with nature and humanity between approach ). The mini grants and the planned participatory participatory planned the and ). mini grants The Q09 ) will generate new programmes and projects. projects. and programmes new ) will generate in the rural environment we establish a new, sustainable anew, sustainable we establish installation and activity reflects reflects activity and installation .) for all six programme programme six all for as well as initiat as well as to work to work ). ). ------

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058 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural 059 Q/13Q/15 Cultural and Artistic Content The future of identity and and identity of future The The project Celebrate Letters project The With the programme area #PAST Debrecen will reformu #PAST area Debrecen programme the With WHOW) is devoted to the examination and reinterpreta and examination to the devoted is WHOW) history Dynamizing traditions Dynamizing Many Debrecen Debrecen Many reflection. identity of questions to the leads automatically clichées and stories heritage, tural cul arts, traditional most our of some Dismantling types. transformation with European experts and practitioners. and experts European with transformation for ready players local these we match programmes the ‘old’the ‘new’. the with exactly is this that We believe folk craft scene (associations, experts, institutions) we experts, (associations, scene craft folk to provoke exciting reflections and insights relevant to relevant insights and to provoke exciting reflections way. mindshift in a21st This century heritage this of tion (#KNOWLEDGE &KNO areas key six the programme the city from different epochs. different from city the In this sense, Mememe sense, this In Calvinist tradition of the city in a mainly catholic country. country. catholic in amainly city the of tradition Calvinist including approaches. virtual Hungary Debrecen people have often been perceived as as perceived been have often people Debrecen Hungary Regarding the knowledge sharing tradition we show we show tradition sharing knowledge the Regarding (as design highlight in the experimental and innovative present &KNOWHOW in #KNOWLEDGE Projects Debrecen is considered to be the city of shared of knowl city the to be considered is Debrecen somewhat different which may hark back to the strong strong to the back hark may which different somewhat being self-reflective or even self-reflective by being narrative city’s the late little or no expertise and experience with combining of of combining with experience and expertise no or little how to reinterpret the library as a space for human skills skills human for aspace as library the tohow reinterpret Life for Craft project with tradition handicraft the to how combine of models how ECoC could help as a catalyst. In the framework of of framework the In acatalyst. as help could ECoC how have learned that there is strong interest in new ways in new interest strong is there that have learned contemporary way through book and graphic design design graphic and book way through contemporary in avery Debrecen of traditions knowhow the and relies concept the addition, In cities. European many buildings represent the urban architectural heritage of of heritage architectural urban the represent buildings high selected The constructions. architecture mental does this mentality really exist? Indeed, at least within least at Indeed, exist? really mentality this does character. But local typical their of citizens proud are and knowledge exchange platform ( platform exchange knowledge and and future oriented architecture ( architecture oriented future and and contemporary approaches. However, been has there approaches. contemporary and different actors in the local and regional handicraft and and handicraft regional and local in the actors different with adialogue In requirements. and needs local on accessible through artistic installations and experi and installations artistic through accessible going beyond the historical stereo historical the beyond going self-irony by using knowhow of Debrecen and aims aims and Debrecen of future the with past the connects (books, libraries, schools, literature, sciences) and and sciences) literature, schools, libraries, (books, edge (manual skills, agriculture, handicraft). One of of One handicraft). agriculture, (manual skills, ) or traditional sustainable materials materials sustainable traditional ) or will raise awareness of cooper of awareness will raise interlinks the knowledge knowledge the interlinks We Love Wood Love We Humanotheque ). ). - ). ). ------Desire for new genres new for Desire for a participative exploration of memory in relation to in relation memory of exploration aparticipative for Calvinist “the Rome” slogan the memes. web-based and humour of help the with it compare and complexes, own identities, their will be installed in the framework of a RO-HU cross-bor aRO-HU of framework in the installed will be Several projects are based on stories from the history history the from stories on based are projects Several In the process of change and mindshift, combined with with combined mindshift, and change of process the In involving them with contemporary artists into the into the artists contemporary with them involving contemporary dance contemporary for centre anew Theatre Csokonai Debrecen’s cultural scene often has been criticised as as criticised been has often scene Debrecen’s cultural MODEM or Kodály Philharmonic. Under the leadership of of leadership the Under Philharmonic. Kodály or MODEM understanding for history for future generations by generations future for history for understanding underlines a further aim of our programme: to foster programme: our of aim afurther underlines blocked or less known topics. known less or blocked way. to better achieve Wenew, hope contemporary on citizens reflect European other and local both help strategic audience development activities, contem of Debrecen and the region reflecting them in a them reflecting region the and Debrecen of artists. by international reflections contemporary to in order cities ECoC among reconciliation and ation offers space space offers Museum Gap Memory The The history. of questioning the sometimes or experience elaboration, of in 1914 history the or Catholics Greek against –e.g. view of with point new acompletely from others’ as contemporary dance. contemporary as such represented rarely traditions and genres artistic are there Indeed, classical. mainly and conservative ed by the international literature and music programme programme music and literature international by the ed programme The expressions. artistic these between ary bound real no is there that to demonstrate components dance and music contemporary and traditional combine Theatre). 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062 Cultural and Artistic Content Artistic and Cultural Q/17 Q/18 Q/17 Q/18 PLEASE CONFIRM AND SUPPLY EVIDENCE THAT YOU PLEASE CONFIRM AND EVIDENCE THAT YOUR CITY HAS HAVE BROAD AND STRONG POLITICAL SUPPORT AND A OR WILL HAVE ADEQUATE AND VIABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABLE COMMITMENT FROM THE RELEVANT LOCAL, TO HOST THE TITLE. TO DO THAT, PLEASE ANSWER REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PUBLIC AUTHORITIES. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

The city declared, at the General Assembly held on 25 01. Explain briefly how MODEM Centre for Modern and Contempo- The Panel Project; Science behind Culture February 2016, its intention to apply for the ECoC title. the European Capital of rary Arts and its two studio art galleries On 23 February 2017 all political parties and organisa- Culture will make use of Csokonai National Theatre, Víg Chamber Trans/Missions 2023, European Heartbeats tions in the General Assembly signed a joint declaration and develop the city’s Theatre, Horváth Árpád Studio Theatre of support. The application was approved and voted by cultural infrastructure.

the General Assembly on 19 December 2017. Főnix Hall (capacity: ~9000) and Stadium Milestone Celebrational Events On 8 November 2018 the General Assembly voted and Our conviction is that a European Capital of Culture project (capacity: ~20000) reconfirmed the city’s application for the final stage of can only be successful if any place or corner in or around Capacity to Deliver I Have a Story, I Tell it in a Song; Soul Leaders; Kölcsey Convention Centre the competition, including the updated programme, the city, be it a square, a courtyard, a private house or a A Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum; (capacity: ~1100-1500) the management structure and the budget. farm building, can become part of the city’s cultural infra- Celebrate Letters structure at least temporarily. That is an important point The General Assembly of Hajdú-Bihar County incorpo- when speaking about decentralisation and democrati- Vojtina Puppet Theatre (capacity: ~275) Meeting of Redcappers rated into a resolution support for the application of sation of culture. Thousands of people who are excluded Debrecen. The presidium of the Association of Cities in terms of traditional culture have never crossed the Agóra Science Centre Science behind Culture, The Future Academy and Villages covering 30 settlements and five civil threshold of any established cultural institutions in their

Capacity to Deliver Meliusz Library and its 17 decentralised organisations also supports the application. lives. Our aim is two-fold; to bring programmes with a new units; University and National Library; Humanotheque / Healing Libraries The Mayor initiated strategic cooperation negotiations character to these institutions thus addressing one reason Library of the Reformed College

with the decision-makers of settlements of the region. for exclusion and to develop the infrastructure in order to Debrecen Community Arts and Crafts Centre Mature Plants, ECoC Microgrant System Nine nearby cities and villages indicated their intention create new, unconventional, alternative spaces that can and its 8 decentralised units in writing to support the application of Debrecen and serve as cultural venues not only for 2023 but beyond. Churches of different confessions (more than Soul Leaders; I Have a Story, offered their cooperation for the project. 50 different churches and houses of prayers) I Tell it in a Song

The national managing authority (Ministry of Human Existing infrastructure The Nagyerdő Open-Air Stage The Future Academy, (capacity: ~1000) Milestone celebrational events Resources) has issued a statement for applying Hun-

garian cities expressing that the government will take a When it comes to the traditional institutional system Event venues of the University The Future Academy, DIY Instruments, (HALL, Lovarda, Great Forest Water Tower We Love Wood relevant role in co-financing the Hungarian ECoC 2023. Debrecen is well equipped. Thanks to several devel- and other lecture halls) The statement did not include a certain budget figure for opments having been made over the last fifteen years Botanical Garden of the University of the financial contribution of the government. there is a well-developed cultural infrastructure serving Botanica Reloaded Debrecen a wide spectrum of cultural activities. The legacy from bidding for the 2010 title was that some of the main investment plans were carried out in spite of not becoming a cultural capital - with flagship buildings There are many more possible existing spaces (lecture among them such as the MODEM Centre for Modern halls, sports centres, private galleries etc.) in the and Contemporary Arts. One of the aims of this bid is city that are not present as dedicated venues for any to partly redefine these spaces and fill them with a programmes from the Q13 but will be able to host future significantly fresher cultural content with the help of initiatives and programme elements. It is also notable new audience development strategies. The following that some existing infrastructure will be under recon- list include examples of the use of existing institutions struction and extended in the meantime. These plans are dedicated ECoC programmes or elements: all listed in the fourth part of this question (Q18/D).

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New infrastructure of the railway this will be reduced to two hours by 2020. transport two tramlines, three trolleybus lines and 37 bus 04. In terms of cultural, A direct daily train to Vienna also networks the city with services connect all parts and outskirts of the city using urban and tourism infra- Existing infrastructure is good for conventional a dozen of European urban areas. Though Debrecen modern vehicles. Regular night public transport is about structure what are the encounters between artists and audience but not really is connected to its closer region with several - some- to start in November 2018. It will be necessary to make projects (including reno- ready to serve new and innovative activities. Not much times strongly outdated - railway sidelines, currently community transport more popular again since, with the vation projects) that your is available for the independent creative initiatives. the approach to some important cross-border regional extremely intensive economic development of the city, city plan to carry out in However only a few infrastructural investments are partners as Oradea or Košice by train is quite complicat- traffic jams occur already every weekday. connection with the Euro- included as part of the European Capital of Culture core ed and time-consuming. An express railway between pean Capital of Culture programme as our project emphasises soft elements, Oradea and Debrecen is amid-term vision but there are action between now and mindshifts and building the capacity of human resourc- no guarantees yet for it is being ready before 2023. 03. What is the city’s the year of the title? What es. All investments are based on the reconstruction of absorption capacity is the planned timetable existing buildings with a principle consideration being Coming by car in terms of tourists’ for this work? sustainability and financial probity. If we look beyond the accommodation? ECoC goals in its strict meaning we find lots of cultural After decades of cumbersome accessibility since the We decided to include all infrastructural investment and connected investments. More details can be found end of 2006 the M3/M35 motorway - a part of the TEN-T Debrecen is about to have a significant development in here that can affect the capacity to deliver a European in the fourth part of this question. European network - reaches Debrecen and ensures a terms of accommodation. The city has just entered the Capital of Culture programme and affect also the level of direct connection to the European highway system. top ten list of cities in Hungary with the most guest nights. livability in terms of amusement and leisure, as well as The travelling time from Budapest is approximately 2 Touristic investments in the following years and the attractions of tourists. The list is divided into three cat- 02. What are the city’s hours. The new section of the motorway is now under predictable arrival of further international companies will egories; the first ones will be carried out in frames of the assets in terms of accessi- construction and is going to join the M4 expressway require many more beds. While you can find a spectrum Debrecen 2023 programme; in the second sheet we can bility (regional, national built towards the Romanian border and will result in a of accommodation from private guest rooms to a five star found the planned investments specifically on cultural and international fast and direct access to Oradea. Another important hotel, in contrast, there are no international major hotel infrastructure based on the cultural strategy or other transport)? corridor is served by international roadway 4 towards chains present in the city and smaller but high quality action plans. The last table includes the investments in Ukraine, which also goes by neighbouring city boutique hotels are also missing. other means of infrastructure that affect the European Capacity to Deliver Debrecen is a highly accessible and internationally net- Nyíregyháza. The confirmed investments means lots Capital of Culture project. worked city in Hungary with a bridge role to the East and of road developments to and around Debrecen, but a In July 2018, the following figures were given: with a realistic ambition to become a regional cross-bor- significant part of the regional roads are of bad quality. der transport hub. These ambitions are in accordance With the liberalization of the long-distance coach • number of 5 star hotels in Debrecen: 1 with the economic development the city will go through services from 2020 in the country new coach lines will • number of 4 star hotels in Debrecen: 8 over the following years. appear on the roads between major cities around. • number of 3 star hotels in Debrecen: 6 • number of other commercial accommodations Capacity to Deliver Coming by plane Alternative means in Debrecen: 32 • number of other, officially sold private guest- One of the prime mover of the city’s development is its As Debrecen found its living horizons without a river, houses or rooms: 150 international airport. Beyond stimulating the economy a significant lake or mountains, no ships or other unusual • number of all available beds in Debrecen: 7,289 the airport contributes to the strengthening of incoming vehicles (for example funiculars) come to the city. But • number of all available beds in Hajdú-Bihar County, tourism. Debrecen Airport is now connected with direct one still has a choice of coming by bicycle from the excluding Debrecen: 22,772 and scheduled flights to London, Paris, Munich, Milan, region, mainly after the Tiszafüred-Hortobágy-Debrecen Barcelona, Moscow, Tel-Aviv, Eindhoven, Dortmund, bike road will have been structured according to the It is important to know that the vast majority of relatively Basel, Mid-England (Doncaster-Sheffield), Malta, Cyprus Great Plain Biking Strategy. high number of available beds in the county can be and Palma de Mallorca, some of which airports serve found in the popular touristic destination of Hajdúszo- as an important hub for the global air traffic. The airport Moving around sustainably boszló, lying 21 km west of Debrecen. This smaller city, will be subject to an intensive development; a new in the city famous for its thermal bath and swimming pool and be- passenger terminal is to be opened before 2023 and the ing one of the most popular destinations amongst both current annual passenger number of 350,000 will reach Biking is also important when getting from one venue of domestic and foreign tourists, offers more quality hotel 1,000,000 by 2021. With the arrival of other companies the European Capital of Culture Programme to anoth- beds than Debrecen at present. Concerning capacity for beside WizzAir and Lufthansa, Debrecen will be easily er. The level of using bicycles in urban transport has a future ECoC programme, we can also take neighbour- reachable by plane from any point in Europe by 2023. increased significantly in the last few years. According to ing county seat Nyíregyháza into account, lying 50 km the latest survey in the region including Debrecen almost north of Debrecen and offering 3,642 beds currently. Coming by train 40 per cent of people use their bicycles on a daily basis. A simple search result reveals 235 offered airbnb’s in The University of Debrecen has its own community bike Debrecen which is also a number that will presumably Debrecen lies on the Budapest-Kyiv-Moscow major rental system “UniBike” and Debrecen has the same idea increase in the next period. It is foreseen that in summer railroad. In the daytime there are InterCity trains from - under the name DeBi - in its short-term touristic action seasons many private investors who rent their apart- Budapest each hour. Travelling time is a little more than plan. The current length of the urban bike road network ments to students during the school year will let these two hours 30 minutes and thanks to the modernization (80 kms) will be doubled up. In terms of community premises to tourists.

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Infrastructural projects in frames of the ECoC

Finished Budget Funding Project Description by (in EUR) source

With the complete refurbishment of the existing Youth House in the building of a former elementary school, more Debrecen Creative Cultural Devel- Infrastructural projects affecting than 2500 m2 space will serve as the HQ and visitor centre opment Agency / D2023 Info-centre 2021 3,000,000 ECoC budget of the Debrecen 2023 programme and also as a creative the programme indirectly and hub hub and the home of the legacy organisation CCDA later in the future. Finished Budget (in Funding The current b24 Gallery, its courtyard and the neighbouring Project buildings together will be transformed into a downtown by EUR) source underground artistic site with a residential centre that can b24 Artistic Open Space also serve as an art hotel. The complexity of functions will 2022 1,800,000 ECoC budget and Residential Centre consist of contemporary gallery, storehouse of art subjects, New intermodal transport centre with the club room, art café, ateliers and a multifunctional internal 2022 106,048,000 Government, EU yard. The centre will play a key role in our artist in residency refurbishmentof the main station programme.

Two heat exchangers in Tócóskert, the Borsos Mansion in “Exchangers” - four decentralised Vénkert and an extension of the Fényes udvar Water Tower 2021 / 2022 3,450,000 ECoC budget Community Art Centres will serve as the hubs for our Exchangers programme. Establishment of The International 2019 11,441,000 Government School of Debrecen SUM 8,250,000

Infrastructural projects in culture New passenger terminal at the 2019 4,938,000 Government Debrecen Airport Capacity to Deliver

Finished Budget Funding “Green City programme” - revitalization of Project Description green fields and public spaces at several 2020 19,275,000 EU by (in EUR) source housing estates

For the professional operation of Kodály Philharmonics, New concert centre for the Debrecen, it is indispensable to build an up-to-date cultural Refurbishment of baths and public Government, 2023 46,296,000 Government 2019 / 2021 34.500.000 Kodály Philmarmonic Orchestra centre which will serve as a concert centre, rehearsal site swimming pools in Debrecen City and the seat of the orchestra.

Refurbishment and development of the ZOO in The space for the Latinovits Theatre can be found in the 2022 15.000.000 Government Capacity to Deliver the Great Forest building of Fórum Debrecen Mall that was built up more Finishing Latinovits Theatre than 10 years ago in the city centre. As a multifunctional 2021 13,000,000 EU and Training Centre and also educational centre for performing arts now it’s going to be finally established from RO-HU funds. Refurbishment and development of the 2022 11.300.000 Government Amusement Park in the Great Forest A total inside and outside refurbishment of the main build- Complete refurbishment of Csokonai ing of the Csokonai Theatre which is in a quite bad status 2021 19,700,000 Government National Theatre now. The project also includes the refurbishment of the Experience elements and touristic 2022 530,000 Government Actors’ House. attractions in the Great Forest

Multimedia museum for the heritage of one of the largest Formation of Vitéz László Puppet Government, fairs’ puppet theatre dynasty in Europe, furnished in an 2023 617,000 Development of the “Bocage” Playground into Museum City 2020 3.900.000 EU existing property. a complex family park and touristic centre

It is devoted to presenting the cultural history, social co- Memorial centre presenting the habitation, relations to Debrecen of the Jewish population Jewish population of the Carpathian 2023 1,389,000 EU in an interactive way, in an existing area of 500m², forming New International Learning Centre 2019 8.750.000 University basin a memorial centre.

Refurbishment of Kodály Modernization of one of the most important art educational 2019 1,111,000 EU SUM 215,862,000 High School of Music units in the region.

Refurbishment of the Tanner’s Architectural and conceptual rethinking of the old craft- 2020 525,000 EU, University House and Dryer men’s house and establishment of a maker space.

Reconstruction of several district In the frames of a bigger community development project 2020 546,000 EU community centres currently in process, there will.

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078 Outreach 079 Q/22-24 Management - A / Finance following thetitleyear: estimates thecitybudgetincreasingby 3% yearly, nominallythiswillmeanestimated culturalbudgets fortheyears We intend to stabilize theculturalbudgetat11percentofannualcity. Witharealisticforecastwhich (IN EUROS AND IN %OF THE OVERALL ANNUAL BUDGET)? TO SPEND FOR CULTURE AFTER THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE YEAR WHICH OF THE OVERALL AMOUNT ANNUAL DOES BUDGET THE CITY INTEND Q/24 purposes specifically. 2019-2024 period, sothatnofundsfrom thegeneralannualbudgetforculturewillbeusedDebrecen2023 The budgetdedicated fortheEuropean Capital ofCultureproject willbemarked separately inthecitybudgetfor EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE YEAR. THIS STARTING AMOUNT FROM THE YEAR OF SUBMISSION OF THE BID UNTIL THE CULTURE TO FINANCE THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE PROJECT, PLEASE INDICATEIN CASE THE CITY IS PLANNING TO USE FUNDS FROM ITS ANNUAL FOR BUDGET Q/23 economic development. round bidbook). Thedecreaseintheratioisbecauseofahighergaintotal city budgetthanksto theintensive the factualexpenditure andincludeEUfundedprojects (whichexplains thedifferencefrom thenumbersinfirst in differentdirections. Thedata for2018isbasedonthebudgetplanofcitywhileallprevious numbersmirror The nominalamounthasincreasedonayearly basiswhiletheratiointotal annualbudgetforthecitychanged W). O EL B E BL TA APPLICATION)? (PLZASE FILL IN THE PRESENT EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE YEARS (EXCLUDING EXPENDITURE FOR THE CULTURE IN THE CITY OVER THE LAST 5 WHAT HAS BEEN THE ANNUAL FOR BUDGET Q/22 A /FINANCE-CITYBUDGETFORCULTURE Year Current N-4 N-3 N-2 N-1 Annual budgetforculturein the city(ineuros) 2026 2025 2024 16,862,503 12,598,990 19,755,345 15,351,325 18,260,173 29.33 MEUR 28.47 M EUR 27.65 MEUR in thecity(in%oftotal annual budgetforthecity Annual budgetforculture

10.06% 13.88% 15.19% 12.74% 9.24%

financial contribution ofthegovernment. statement did notincludeacertain budgetfigureforthe vant role inco-financingthe HungarianECoC2023. The cities expressing thatthegovernment willtake arele- sources) hasissuedastatement forapplyingHungarian The nationalmanagingauthority (MinistryofHumanRe- tences providing financialsupport to any projects alike. Hungarian publicadministrationsystem ithasnocompe- city to cover its part. Theregionisnotrelevant asinthe city on8November 2018whichisacommitmentby the the budgetwas voted by theGeneralAssembly ofthe As was alreadydescribedinQ17theapplicationincluding WHEN WILL THEY SO? DO COVER OPERATING EXPENDITURE? IF NOT, OR MADEON FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS TO (CITY, REGION, STATE) ALREADY VOTED HAVE THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITIES Q/27 IN THE TABLE BELOW. EXPENDITURE? PLEASE FILL OPERATING COVER TO SECTOR RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLIC OF THE INCOME TO BE WHAT IS THE BREAKDOWN Q/26 THE LEGACY ACTIVITIES. PLEASE ALSO FILL IN THE TABLE BELOW. PREPARATION PHASE, THE YEAR OF THE TITLE, THE EVALUATION AND PROVISIONS FOR SET ASIDE TO COVER OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE). THE SHALL BUDGET COVER THE PLEASE EXPLAIN THE OVERALL OPERATING (I.E. BUDGET FUNDS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY Q/25 A /FINANCE-OPERATINGBUDGETFORTHETITLEYEAR Total incometocover operating expenditure (ineuros) 40,320,000 sector (ineuros) From thepublic 36,320,000

From thepublic sector (in%) 90.1% From theprivate sector (ineuros) cover operatingexpenditure Income from thepublicsectorto City National Government Mercouri Prize) EU (withexception oftheMelina Region Total University ofDebrecen 4,000,000 From theprivate sector (in%) 9.9% 20,000,000 36,320,000 11,820,000 3,000,000 1,500,000 in euros 0 32.5 % 55.1 % 0.0 % 100% 4.1 % 8.3% % Q/25-27

080 Management - A / Finance / A - Management Q/28 Q/29

• The old Erasmus+ programme (with effect during 2019-2020, will act up as a helping hand for organisations, while our because of the N+2 rule) will provide funding for specific microgranting system (see Q20) will help those who Q/28 activities related to education and youth. For example, small will have been already granted to get direct funding for and large-scale volunteering under My Horizon (see details covering the required own contribution to these projects. WHAT IS YOUR FUNDRAISING STRATEGY TO SEEK in Q20) will be supported additionally through Key Action 1 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM UNION PROGRAMMES/FUNDS type projects. For projects which aim to develop participatory In order to develop ourselves and all cultural actors that TO COVER OPERATING EXPENDITURE? mechanisms such as the Horizon Currency (see details in take part in the Debrecen 2023, we have already contacted Q20) or the Cool School Containers (see P. 47), Key Action 2 Creative Europe Desk Hungary. Through the Europe Direct type strategic partnerships projects will be initiated. Formats Office, they are going to organise information days and In the breakdown of the income to be received from actions will be held in the Exchangers (see P. 46) project such as the Youth Horizon consultation mechanism and other workshops for the training of not only the Debrecen 2023 the public sector we intended to rely on European and also in the development of participation. forms of dialogue with young people will be enhance by proj- staff, but all potential applicants from the region. Union funds in a very moderate way. This resulted in a ects supported by Key Action 3. A full strategy of attracting quite low amount, as only 4,1% of the income from the Planned income funding through the new Erasmus programme in the new Since the ECoC Debrecen 2023 Non-Profit Ltd. will remain public sector is planned to be raised from EU resources programming period (when defined), with direct effect on as the implementing body in the management structure of - not counting the Melina Mercouri Prize. Significant • Creative Europe programme is and will be an obvious the final preparation years, the ECoC year and impact period the project, it will be ready to apply for grants from the very part of this amount is assured as already supported choice for all cultural actors in the whole Debrecen 2023 (2021-2027). An overlapping between the old Erasmus+ im- first moment as it was founded in 2016. A dedicated tender programme elements run by the city or institutions will project period. When we take it into account, we have to plementation (until 2022) and the new Erasmus (from 2021) / grants coordinator will help the work of the fundraising be channelled into Debrecen 2023 projects. In addition, deal with the success rate of these applications, and the will be addressed strategically, too. team in the staff. Our aim is to raise EUR 1,000,000 from the we are committed to develop the capability of the fact that thanks to the current cultural capacity there were resources listed above from 2019 to 2023. cultural sector to become much more active in this field, only a few granted projects at all in the last decade in the • We are going to use the programme Culture Bridges for some with the Debrecen 2023 management in a leading role as city. This problem was even highlighted by a representative project plans of our wide horizontal cooperation with Ukraine. both an example and a stimulating force. Many obstacles of the Directorate General of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture Bridges supports the development of the cultural sec- Management - A / Finance were discovered when monitoring the reasons for the Culture at a former visit to the city that the Northern Great tor in Ukraine and enables it to engage more effectively with passivity experienced. Lack of proper education, match- Plain Region in Hungary is one of the least active regions in cultural organisations and operators in the EU. The programme funding experience, human and financial resources and terms of Creative Europe applications. This is going to be will run till October 2020. The avenue “International Mobility” the general mind-set which determines operators to an important issue for capacity building in Debrecen to en- could help us and our Ukrainian partners to participate in meet- think only in the box of local initiatives without a willing hance activity in this field and Debrecen 2023 would like to ings, consultations and visits during the first years of imple- Q/29 to open up for international networking are all among become the driving engine for this evolution process. Last mentation (next calls May and August 2019), while through ACCORDING TO WHAT TIMETABLE SHOULD the reasons for the problem. The following strategy is calls of the 2014-2020 period will be open in the autumn “International Cooperation Projects” financial support for the THE INCOME TO COVER OPERATING capable of finding some answers to these challenges. of 2019. The budget of the CULTURE strand will increase strategic project CULTURE.in.capital.eu (see Q11) would be EXPENDITURE BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY by 33% in the 2021-2027 period and the programme will available (next call in May 2019). Income already contracted support cooperation projects and networks, mobility of AND/OR THE BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR

Management - A / Finance artists, music, books and publishing, architecture and cul- The capacity building strategy and the granting system in PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ECOC Altogether there’s an amount of appr. 500,000 EUR in tural heritage, design and cultural tourism. These topics this bid book will also help to raise EU funding for projects PROJECT IF THE CITY RECEIVES THE the system which can be found in already contracted or match many priorities and branches of art that are present that at least partly run by NGO’s or other actors of the TITLE OF EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE? awarded projects, mainly in the following frames: in our programme. Also there are some possibilities in the private sector. The to-be-established CCDA (see Q05) PLEASE FILL IN THE TABLE BELOW: CROSS-SECTORAL strand. • The completion of the Latinovits Theatre is not part of the ECoC programme, therefore its costs are not included in • In terms of INTERREG programmes, we can benefit from the capital expenditure. However, the complete project the geopolitical location of the city, in particular from the financed by the INTERREG Romania-Hungary programme RO-HU programmes. There are partner organisations from Source of income for Year -5 Year -4 Year -3 Year -2 Year -1 ECoC Year contains a soft element which is about capacity building Romania in projects AiR-Port Debrecen, Exchangers, Soul operating expenditure (2018) (2019) (2020) (2021) (2022) (2023) and education mainly in the theatrical sector, in dance Leaders and Virtual Carneval which make these fundings anthropology and management which will be an integrated accessible for us. EU 0 200,000 200,000 200,000 400,000 500,000 part of the Creative Cultural Academy system. National Government 0 1,100,000 1,500,000 3,200,000 5,000,000 9,200,000 • Some strands of The Memory Gap Museum (see P. 51) proj- • In frames of different projects in the Territorial and Settle- ect are eligible and therefore we’ll apply for an EACEA’s City 0 600,000 650,000 1,700,000 3,050,000 5,820,000 ment Development Operative Programme, funded by ERDF Europe For Citizens project’s Strand 1, while the main Region 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Regional Development Fund) and ESF (European Social purposes of the Soul for Europe Debrecen Forum (see P. 52) Fund), there are already granted and contracted commu- are overlapping Strand 2. Déri Museum, responsible for the Sponsors 0 0 0 700,000 1,300,000 2,000,000 nity development programmes running or about to start in former one, is acting now as an active project partner in University 0 100,000 150,000 200,000 750,000 1,800,000 Debrecen that will be included in several initiatives of the a Europe For Citizens Project about archaeology with four European Capital Culture programme. For instance, educa- international partners. tion of community development professionals will become part of the Creative Cultural Academy system, community

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• There will be a special “programme adoption” process of all legacy projects where bigger companies can symbolically Q/30 adopt a cultural programme for a long-term period (at least Q/31 for 5 years). It’ something similar to a title sponsorship but WHAT IS THE FUNDRAISING STRATEGY TO in a much less loud way, based rather on a commitment with PLEASE PROVIDE A BREAKDOWN OF THE OPERATING EXPENDITURE, SEEK SUPPORT FROM PRIVATE SPONSORS? the concept of that very project. However, adoption of a pro- BY FILLING IN THE TABLE BELOW. WHAT IS THE PLAN FOR INVOLVING gramme ensures a high visibility and also offers a possibility Promotion Promotion Wages, Wages, SPONSORS IN THE EVENT? for the supporter to use data coming from the evaluation and Programme Programme Other: Other: TOTAL OF and and overheads and overheads and expenditure expenditure reserve (in reserve OPERATING monitoring process for marketing purposes. marketing marketing administration administration (in euros) (in %) euros) (in %) EXPENDITURE The situation concerning private sponsorship is good. (in euros) (in %) (in euros) (in %)

A growing economy, new international investments an- • An even more serious way of engagement could be based 26,770,000 66.4 % 5,650,000 14.0 % 6,400,000 15.9 % 1,500,000 3.7 % 40,320,000 nounced regularly - facts that point to a bright future in on joint project development, where leaders of companies cultural patronage. Unfortunately, we have to nuance this are involved into developing the content together with the picture. The connection between the culture and the busi- project management and add value to projects not only in a Right here, please let us add the more detailed breakdown ness sector is traditionally weak and private sponsorship financial mean. of the programme expenditure: of cultural events and initiatives is still rather the exception than the rule. Most cultural operators do not have experi- • “Build the future together” is the way for the private sector Q13 Cultural and artistic content - dedicated budget for listed programmes 17,990,000 EUR ence in approaching companies and developing fundrais- to support the capacity building programmes of the De- Q13 Cultural and artistic content - budget reserved for further programmes developed by the Artistic Board ing strategies. Debrecen 2023 will focus on building up brecen 2023 project and the city’s cultural strategy, which (which can be supplemented by the amount of the Melina Mercouri Prize) 1,500,000 EUR new and innovative ways for cooperation with the compa- they themselves can take advantage of in the future. nies. The key for this mindshift will be open communication Budget for three main milestone celebration events (see details in Q13) 3,200,000 EUR and real involvement which means much more than just • Alternative ways of fundraising have quite weak traditions

Microgranting and participatory budgeting (see details in Q20) 2,000,000 EUR Management - A / Finance putting a portfolio on the table and waiting for the money. in the area. That is why we plan to disseminate the idea of Our desire is to make this methodology serve as a legacy crowdfunding among people. In frames of the microgranting Capacity building in frames of Creative Cultural Academy programme (see details in Q05) 900,000 EUR pattern for both sectors in the future. A dedicated fundrais- programme there will be one euro added to each crowd- Support of international networking and one-off international events (memberships, conferences, ing expert will be included in the management structure, funded euro in cultural microprojects - but we also plan to do seminars etc., see details in Q09-Q11) 780,000 EUR while the representative of one important international pilot crowdfunding for some parts or the artistic content. company from Debrecen will be a member of the Stake- Programme monitoring and evaluation (see details in Q08) 400,000 EUR holders’ Board. When it comes to fundraising from the private sector, we Programme expenditure altogether 26,770,000 EUR intend to develop the strategy with using best practices Our concept is to offer a multi-layer strategy where differ- from the Mons 2015 project with the involvement of the ent players may find the appropriate level for them to enter: legacy Fondation Mons 2025, whose action plan proved

Management - A / Finance to be very effective and fruitful. • Debrecen 2030 Club is based on the long-term engagement Q/32 of mainly small and medium enterprises, but individuals too. Choosing 2030 instead of 2023 is not accidental: our aim is PLANNED TIMETABLE FOR to build a community that accompanies the city throughout SPENDING OPERATING EXPENDITURE. this period of development. The membership will have

various different levels with a different annual fee. We will Programme Programme Promotion Promotion and Wages, overheads Wages, overheads Other: Other: Timetable for expenditure expenditure and market- marketing and administra- and administration reserve (in reserve invite all potential supporters from the city, the county and spending (in euros) (in %) ing (in euros) (in %) tion (in euros) (in %) euros) (in %) the region, but also on young and dynamic companies that are led by Debrecen-based people all around the country or Year n-5 (2018) 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%

the continent who will be able to live up to their patriotism Year n-4 (2019) 795,000 45.4% 452,000 25.8% 444,100 25.4% 60,000 3.4% through this action. This community of locals and the Year n-3 (2020) 1,294,000 54.0% 452 000 18.9% 559,100 23.3% 90,000 3.8% Debrecen inland diaspora will get good visibility with getting a label which they can use on their physical and online Year n-2 (2021) 3,504,000 61.7% 847,500 14.9% 1,117,200 19.7% 210,000 3.7% surfaces. They will also be offered several discounts at ECoC Year n-1 (2022) 6,439,000 64.2% 1,695,000 16.9% 1,515,900 15.1% 375,000 3.7% programmes and the chance to join some special events. ECoC year (2023) 12,113,000 72.3% 1,695,000 10.1% 2,319,600 13.8% 630,000 3.8%

Year n+1 (2024) 2,625,000 70.7% 508,500 13.7% 444,100 12.0% 135,000 3.6% • In frames of the AiR-Port Debrecen (see P. 38) project, Later (2025 the aim is to involve ten international companies in the 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% and beyond) special artist residency programme. The artists joining the project will get dedicated space and support from their recipient business. From 2025, the budget for the legacy organisation (CCDA) will be financed from the city’s annual cultural budget, so as European Capital of Culture operational budget is only planned until 31st December 2024.

083 084 085 Q/33-37 Management - A / Finance contracted grant. Theso-called “Borsos-mansion” willbe The onlyUnionfundto cover capital expenditure isanalready EXPENDITURE? PROGRAMMES/FUNDS TO COVER CAPITAL SEEK FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM UNION WHAT IS YOUR FUNDRAISING STRATEGY TO Q/35 with theonewritten inQ27. The answer to thisquestioncompletely corresponds WHEN WILL THEY SO? DO COVER CAPITAL EXPENDITURE? IF NOT, OR MADEON FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS TO (CITY, REGION, STATE) ALREADY VOTED HAVE THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITIES Q/34 PLEASE FILL IN THE TABLE BELOW. IN CONNECTION WITH THE TITLE YEAR? SECTOR TO COVER CAPITAL EXPENDITURE TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLIC WHAT IS THE BREAKDOWN OF THE INCOME Q/33 A /FINANCE-BUDGETFORCAPITALEXPENDITURE to cover capital expenditure Income from thepublicsector Total Other Melina MercouriPrize) EU (withexception ofthe Region City National government 3,950,000 3,950,000 8,250,000 350,000 in euros 0 0 47.9 % 47.9 % 100 % 4.2 % 0 % 0 % % Other Sponsors National government EU capital expenditure Source ofincomefor Region City (PLEASE FILL IN THE TABLE BELOW.) TITLE OF EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE? PROJECT IF THE CITY RECEIVES THE PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ECOC AND/OR THE BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPENDITURE BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY THE INCOME TO COVER CAPITAL ACCORDING TO WHAT TIMETABLE SHOULD Q/36 project no. TOP-6.3.2-15-DE1-2016-00001. of theExchangers centresanddecentralisedculturalincubatorart points inframes Operative Programme andwillbecomeoneofthenewcommunity refurbished from theTerritorial andSettlement Development them doesnotcount ascapital expenditure. element, butasthey aremobileobjects theamountspenton Containers Plan). Theoneexception, thecontainer hubsin theCoolSchool cultural strategy and thecity’s Development Plan(NewPhoenix cultural infrastructureinthisperiod butthatisalignedto the of existing buildings. Therewillbeinvestments inthecityfor itself contains onlyrefurbishmentandtransformation projects Debrecen 2023 Project. As itisdescribedinQ18/D, theproject No completely newinfrastructureisplannedinthe framesofthe FRAMEWORK OF THE TITLE YEAR. INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE USED IN THE WILL BE SPENT FOR NEW CULTURAL HERE THAT SPECIFIES WHICH AMOUNTS IF APPROPRIATE, PLEASE INSERT ATABLE Q/37 (see P. 47)project, willformaninfrastructure-like (see P. 46)project. Thefundingisensuredfrom Year -5 (2018) 0 0 0 0 0 0 350,000 987,500 987,500 Year -4 (2019) 0 0 0 2,370,000 2,370,000 Year -3 (2020) 0 0 0 0

592,500 592,500 Year -2 (2021) 0 0 0 0

(2022) Year -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ECoC year (2023) 0 0 0 0 0 0 organisation according to schedule, establishing and on aday-to-day basis. Main areasare:Buildingthe team willberesponsibleforrunningtheorganisation The ECoCDebrecen2023’s CEOviathemanagement monitoring theselectionofmanagementteam. process oftheCEOmanagingorganisation and the DCF. Theboardwillberesponsiblefortheselection will have aChairperson appointed by thefoundersof scene.church andtheindependentartistic Theboard individuals inareasofculture, business, education, Representatives areallwell established andrespected practically thattheStakeholders’ Boardhasaveto. decisions canonlybemadeunanimouslywhichmeans of theNon-Profit Ltd. willbeamendedina way that seven representatives. ofincorporation Thearticles overseeing strategicdecisions. Itwillconsistofatleast city andtheregion. Theboardwillbeasocialcouncil enlarged withadditionalrepresentatives to reflectthe ECoC Debrecen2023’s Stakeholders Boardandwillbe The boardoftrustees oftheDCFwillserve asthe matters. represent theculturalfocusinpersonalandprofessional in theareasofculture, businessandciviclife. DCFwill founded by many representatives withwideinterests the start of2019. DCFisalocalculturalfoundation oftheECoCDebrecen2023part N-PLtd. directlyafter The DebrecenCulturalFoundation (DCF)willacquirea Board andtheECoC, legalcoherence. purpose acceptability to Debrecen2023 Stakeholders’ being notforprofit, efficiency, transparency andclarityof Our mainfocusforgovernance arethefollowing: for anon-profit organisation. independent, development prestigiousbaseforfurther processes. Itisalsoaculturesupported, politicalfree, when consideringthemanagementoffuturetendering The company was foundedin2016, ausefuldecision will beextended fortheimplementation oftheproject. The current ECoCDebrecen2023 Non-Profit Ltd. CAPITAL OF CULTURE YEAR? IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN STRUCTURE IS ENVISAGED FOR THE WHAT KIND OF GOVERNANCE AND DELIVERY Q/38 B /ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

the ECoCDebrecen2023 Board. andArtistic sure transparency withintheorganisation andalsowithin An InternalAuditor directlyto willreport the CEO, making within theBoard. and locally. ThememberswillappointaSpokesperson intended to selectthesefive membersinternationally Board willbeestablished withfive members. Itis Instead director, ofselectingoneartistic anArtistic established asitisdescribedinQ39details. Debrecen 2023 strategy, working divisionswillbe Providing widerangeofexpertise fordelivering ECoC decision makingstructures. working roles andresponsibilitieswithclearduties guidelines ofgovernance andpoliciesdevelopment of management systems andinternal auditingby creating programme andbusinessstrategy, ensuringquality granting theimplementation ofECoCDebrecen2023 sponsible oftheeffectiveness ofthewholeproject. implementation ofECoCDebrecen2023 andwillbere- global leadershipoftheproject. S/Hewillcontrol thefull tender. TheCEOwillhave thefinalresponsibilityfor sion forchoosingtheCEOwithinapublic, international brecen 2023 Non-Profit Ltd.) willrunandmake thedeci- Municipality oftheCity(asownersECoCDe- ECoC Debrecen2023 Stakeholders’ Boardandthe LEADERSHIP OF THE PROJECT? THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR GLOBAL CLEAR WILL WHO BE THE PERSON(S) HAVING AT MANAGEMENT LEVEL? PLEASE MAKE WILLHOW THIS STRUCTURE BE ORGANISED Q/39

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international experience in leading artistic/cultural projects, artistic/cultural in leading projects, experience international and of creating and implementing European knowledge have national cultural strategies, culture scene and media, knowledge of local art, strong local lead among be able to to skills, local networking excellent cultural institutions and individuals, fluent English, responsibility and be a decision maker. take in finance, of experience years minimum seven reporting and lead- planning, controlling, accounting, strong ership skills, communication in different levels, excellent responsibility and be a decision maker, take highly reliable. structured, proactive, pragmatic, energetic, minimum five years of international experience in experience years of international minimum five field management in cultural full company concept for the preparation and worked-out 2023, for ECoC Debrecen of the strategy implementation leadership skills, strong skills, marketing fundraising, communication, excellent fluent English, responsibility and be a decision maker. take • • • • • • CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Required Competencies; • • • • • up colleagues will be based in Debrecen and take All key months after within a maximum of two their appointments being selected. Q/42 WHI AND UNDER CRITERIA WHICH TO ACCORDING DIRECTOR GENERAL THE HAVE CHARRANGEMENTS – OR CHOSEN BEEN DIRECTOR AND ARTISTIC THE – BE – OR WILL ARE WHAT CHOSEN? BE WILL THEY WILL WHEN PROFILES? RESPECTIVE THEIR THE BE WILL WHAT UP APPOINTMENT? THE TAKE ACTION? OF FIELDS RESPECTIVE IR hir- an open international title, the awarded Whether Debrecen is positions: key for the following immediately ing will be started Officer) CEO (Chief Executive - responsibility of the entire proj final and full CEO will have of S/he will be in charge ect and the management team. Her/his required compe- financial and operational areas. are the following; tencies • • • • • • Artistic Board Required Competencies;

AN IS THERE THAT SURE MAKE YOU HOW WILL LOCAL THE BETWEEN COOPERATION APPROPRIATE INCLUDING STRUCTURE AND THIS AUTHORITIES TEAM? THE ARTISTIC Board and the Municipality of the City will The Stakeholders’ through implementation the CEO and Debrecen 2023’s monitor The presence Mayor. the Vice monthly meetings scheduled by Board in the Stakeholders’ representative of local government full support and personal connection among Board will provide the Board will in- As work. effective members for continuous, of Debrecen City (city clude members of all the constituent parts church, business sector, county, civil control, university, council, with the alignment and focus this will help independent artists), local au- cooperation between and transparent for appropriate thorities and the ECoC Debrecen team. in Debrecen. an important role plays networking city, in every As help regular are created, where synergies So informal platforms, biggest strength of the citizens of De- The information exchange. and espe- in change management, brecen is that in a competition, together. pull always we challenges monitored internationally cially Q/40 STRUCTURE THIS THAT ENSURE YOU HOW WILL SKILLS APPROPRIATE THE WITH STAFF THE HAS AND MANAGE PLAN, TO AND EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME THE FOR CULTURAL THE DELIVER TWO QUESTIONS THESE TITLE? THE OF YEAR ENCLOSING BY ANSWERED COULD BE ABOVE OF STATUTES THE DIAGRAMS, PARTICULAR IN AND NUMBERS STAFF ITS ORGANISATION, THE THOSE PRIMARILY OF VITAE CURRICULA THE RESPONSIBLE. a It takes organisation. asset of any People are the most valuable enterprise business or non-profit the vision for any create person to be to have All assets it a reality. make to that vision execute and to people. or managed by allocated final responsibility of the global project, the the CEO will have As of senior managers and the team s/he will choose and employ of HR. with the assistance departments of various coordinators with specific competencies creating clear job descriptions, After will be pub- each position schedules, implementation and skills, in a transpar- processes HR will lead the recruitment licly open. contracting and policies, with employment and oversee ent way, The equal treatment of female and of all employees. maintenance is a priority for us. male employees Q/41

Project Managers Project Artistic Board Sustainability Officer Sustainability Production Coordinator Production Programme Director Programme

Manager Coordinator Participation and

Equality and Social

Responsibility Officer and Participation Audience Development Development Audience Volunteers’ Programme Programme Volunteers’ Director of Social Relations Director of Debrecen Municipality of the City Municipality of the Manager Networks’ and Networks’ Manager of Marketing, Advertising, Sales & Promotion Advertising, Manager of Marketing, & Local communication Regional Manager of International, Manager of Press & PR Conferences’ Manager Conferences’ International Relations International International Relations International Director of European and of European Director The responsibilities of the Director of Social Relations and Participation are described in Q20 and Q21 in details. Department Agency Development The Cultural & Creative and cultural the of capacity the strengthening on work will - mainly via helping ex during the project, sector creative with incubation of the sector isting and new participants integrating creating communication platforms, activities, and mediate programme them with the Debrecen 2023 it is described As them and the city authorities. between as a basis for the legacy department this will serve in Q05, 2025. from of the project organisation the fact that leaders focusing on artistic ar- Learning from in the conflicts had many have eas and operational teams Franklin Covey: a three-day organise to intend we past, People training for the habits of Highly Effective Seven with a result of clarifying duties and respon- whole team teamwork language, building a common internal sibilities, increasing the effec- this, all and through development of the organisation. tiveness • • • Director of European and International Relations will and International The Director of European the Eu- and developing be responsible for maintaining find to of the project, network and international ropean nurture a high joining and to that are worth initiatives S/he will also for the project. of cultural diplomacy level the membership of the city coordinate be responsible to during the cultural organisations in different international ECoC period. The Director of Communication will be responsible of communication & external creating and managing internal S/he will manage the of ECoC Debrecen 2023. strategy communication team: CEO -

ECoC Debrecen 2023 Non-Profit Ltd. Non-Profit ECoC Debrecen 2023 Promotion Unanimity in voting between the owners between Unanimity in voting Communication Regional and Local Advertising, Sales and Advertising, Manager of Marketing, Manager of Marketing, Manager of Press & PR Manager of International, Manager of International, Director of Communication Director of the Foundation) Debrecen Cultural Foundation Debrecen

Support will lead the team and the will lead the team CFO and Payroll Stakeholders’ Board (=Board of Trustees of Trustees Board (=Board Stakeholders’ Administration and Sponsorship

Manager of General Manager of Accounting Manager of Fundraising Manager of HR and Legal Tender / Grants Coordinator / Grants Tender Chief Financial Officer Legal Supervisory BoardLegal Supervisory (for Legitimate Operation) (for Legitimate Building Department Division of Capacity Production coordinator Production managers Project by work will be supported officer (whose Sustainability - UK) Bicycle Julie’s Manager of HR and legal support Manager of fundraising and sponsorship (see Q28) coordinator / Grants Tender Manager of general administration Manager of accounting and payroll (Chief Financial Officer) Division of CCI Incubation Development Agency Agency Development The Cultural & Creative The Cultural & Creative

ORGANIGRAM • • • al art issues, matters, programmes. They will be liable for each own They programmes. matters, al art issues, is responsible for the Director A Programme art areas. professional the Artistic Board Her/His team of the decisions by implementation of the following members: consists The Artistic Board together with the Programme Director The Artistic Board together with the Programme • • • • • Team of Finance and Administration consists of the of consists of Finance and Administration Team following members: At management level there will be the Artistic Board management level At and six departments. CFO project on the operational and administrative level. S/He will level. on the operational and administrative project of the project responsibility of financial stability full have payroll, accounting, fundraising, responsible for budgeting, such as legal and for the administration level, controlling, HR and general administration. support, will have the task of creating and implementing the cultural and the task will have The Artistic Board will consist of project. of the artistic content will be responsible for the artistic concept of They members. five will be independent in the planning their They the programmes. in daily close cooperation with the will work They work. creative of the the work frames to strategic and generate CEO and the CFO All members of the Board will be chosen via Director. Programme in cultur and will be responsible for decision making public tender, Management - B / Organisational Structure Organisational / B - Management 087 Q/39 Management - C / Contingency Planning 090 Q/43-45 Contingency management of irrespective be executed has to The cultural strategy guide the focus on the incubation of winning the title to city. in an emerging sector the cultural and creative a continuous capacity execute The management has to focus European building with a strong real dialogue on the catalyse elements programme Several down prejudice and take on how to and future of Europe find manageable consensus about the hot EU issues. of the parties be described in partnership shall The role haul up for the and the Artistic Board has to agreements accomplishment of these agreements. contemporary on relies strongly The concept itself composition mirrors the Artistic Board’s even content, care of the balance between take The Board has to this. of expression. different ways the ensure deliberately to task It is also the Artistic Board’s while capacity presence of the local artistic scene, proper further. develop will help the scene to building itself parties. all political by is fully supported The programme a confidence maintain The Supervisory Board has to continuous communication and transparency. through includes only a few itself the ECoC programme As infrastructure and relies mainly on existing investments The Supervisory Board’s spaces, or finding alternative will focus on those few constructions. attention The project improve to Cooperation with the educational system Spices Show Your like projects intercultural language skills, can help demolish these walls. and focuses highly is strategic The audience development The good practices are in town, groups. on disadvantaged continue them. responsibility is to the Management’s Regional responsibility shall be a core issue when locating and Regional mobility coordinators some of the projects. help people living in underprivileged areas NGO’s involved find paths and join the programme. to a up for having stand to cities have All candidate on Later commitment at least before the end of 2018. act up The Supervisory Board has to and the Mayor bodies. governmental consequently towards an intensive than turn again to way no other There’s that are really capacity building and offering vacancies youngsters. the most talented for even attractive balanced a very A conscious selection of the leaders, The Supervisory Board when building up the by approach ways. and strengthening the confidence in different team good transparent communication, Clear and very the Management and s personal PR relations from locals are all commitment by howing up a strong this. avoid necessary to Level High Medium Medium Medium Low Low Low Low Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium High High High Risks comes phase A deformed development a to in the life of the city which leads depression a rather turns into The programme thing without a European provincial aspect relation that directly affect the Conflicts as an EU the project of people towards project partner organisations Role of European remain rather formal and artists well on heritage reflects The project and traditional art forms but does not experimental contemporary, involve of expression ways and Deficient presence of local artists in the programme groups creative or lose of political support Weakening about an uncertainty which leads to the project infrastructure will not be Important it very and makes 2023 ready by the project execute to difficult the project makes The passivity around cannot involve and the project isolated and new volunteers enough people, culturemakers. of of involvement Low level survival living in the city, internationals locals of between of cultural walls different origin an ivory remains closed to The project address the be able to and won’t tower underprivileged the city cannot Lagging region around dimension of the any really benefit from programme financing comes with a Government a serious or there’s significant late risks without staffing It comes to and well-prepared enough having for the project professionals creative management team positions Frequent changes in key media attention negative A strong in case of not might be expected or conflicts winning the title or on any concerning the project. major problems Weakness economical No balance between and human development in the visions Lack of European institutional system the EU Bad relationship between and Hungary traditions in maintenance Weak of partnerships and development General fear and of misunderstanding contents contemporary cultural Relationship between is and local artists stakeholders bag a mixed Generally these kinds of projects are vulnerable because of dependence on resources in CEE never Infrastructure investments finish on time of cultural proactivity Low level and participation Bad intercultural communicational and language people and professionals skills by sections of the society Large the access from being excluded cultural goods any to high Huge regional differences, Debrecen and contrast between the surroundings commitment no financial There’s the government from Continuous brain drain of young people and talented of a typical mistrust Existence coming from persons towards the outside media reactions occur Negative big when it comes to often events Weaknesses and contingency management contingency and Weaknesses specific to some of the weaknesses connect to be logical to it seemed Q43-Q45), these questions ( When answering identify and potential these weaknesses It is critical to of the project. during the implementation risks that might occur or at least manage them. avoid hazards in order to Criteria Strategy European Dimension European Dimension European Dimension Artistic content Artistic content Capacity Capacity Outreach Outreach Outreach Outreach Finances Management Management Communication - - , and also through studying and also through , holding the title. Pécs city holding the title. the first and only Hungarian There is a comprehensive institutional system and system institutional There is a comprehensive infrastructure in the city. existing well-developed Already running good practices can be discovered in the field of audience development. Debrecen is the most accessible candidate Europe. from direct flights several city by and is part strategy Debrecen has a tourism region. of a highly regarded tourist The project has strong political support and is underpinned has strong The project of the city. cultural strategy the long-term by of new era in terms a completely The city is entering with significant number of new economic development, will ensure The latter recently concluded. investments financial situation for the future. and stable a strong and global European existing There are numerous the institutional and the both partnerships by increased number of which even the NGO sector, in the preparation period of the bidding. itsDebrecen is the most multicultural city among of foreign students thousands as it is host to competitors along with a growing more than one hundred countries, from companies. international at its working number of expatriates at located The geopolitical position of the city is uniquely region that European the central point of a cross-border significant cities. includes four countries and several in involved and volunteers Both professional exhibited so far have the planning process in which has resulted skills, creative outstanding and wide-ranging artistic content. a varied the cultural and reflects The planned cultural programme region. and its that is present in the city social diversity low number in a very has resulted approach A sustainable of needed for the success of infrastructural investments legacy. and its of Culture project Capital the European We also talked a lot with our international advisers about advisers a lot with our international also talked We risk assessment. of cul former capitals to when it comes least, Last but not coming and experience the outcome drew a lot from we ture, from a partnership through Debrecen 2023 to 2010 is connected persons and also via some key organisation with the legacy on both the successes and shared their opinions who have failures experienced. defined of our broadly out a deep analysis carry sought to We discussions with local and national via numerous ecosystem stakeholders and professionals This helped us to polls and surveys. of forums, the results the cha and patterns behavioural plot a map of the possible the project. around of the structural context racteristics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Recognized strengths

We had discussions with other ECoCs and experienced had discussions with other ECoCs and experienced We of cities such Representatives professionals. international Rijeka, Donostia-San Sebastian, Wrocław, Riga, as Košice, us about and Kaunas warned Timişoara Sad, Novi Galway, their work through experienced that they some problems on preparation or execution.

+ + • What did the learning process look like? “It’s happiness when winning, but what will happen if...” happiness when winning, “It’s of such a process the planning and preparation Going through of aware those involved makes inevitably project large-scale possible discussions raised many Our numerous possible risks. of the project. execution difficulties that could occur during the the management struc- challenges, these potential overcome To rec- to procedures incorporate has to the project oversee ture to risks encountered. and any analyze and deal with each ognize, the primary Board will have the Stakeholders’ In our structure, stra- the project’s monitor to and responsibility for such tasks, planning What helped us most when it came to progress. tegic crisis management responsibil- and a risk assessment exercise of stakeholders the widest variety to and listen talk to ities was in De- projects and others with a good knowledge of previous those are similar to It is not a surprise that our results brecen. as the one-time socialist countries often bid books, in previous projects. complex when undertaking face similar problems

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Management - C / Contingency Planning Contingency / C - Management 089 Q/43-45 Management - D / Marketing and Communication 092 Q/47 are are and regular information sharing Transparency Even though the use of offline communication devices is is devices communication of offline the use though Even with certain target inevitable will become they dwindling, that a know for instance We information. messages and groups, free from gain local information number of elderly people large and reaching every the city across distributed print newspapers tailor- permanent provide city newspapers will These letterbox. for elderly people and people with made ECoC information ensure our goal is to communication, of On all levels disabilities. Among residents . audience involved the commitment of the people disabled and disadvantaged of Debrecen minorities, groups. target special constitute Avoiding pitfalls Avoiding trap. ECoC tank known is a well communication Internal seriously dialogue and cooperation may Insufficient internal the success of the and eventually damage the implementation programme. This means communication. of the internal elements the key the Board and within the ECoC team, updates different weekly on message and be informed agree and stay the municipality to of are important members Local volunteers about changes. and are at the same time our communicators. the ECoC team flow of information, Cooperation with them requires a continual place continuously. takes thus their involvement Digital sharing vast undergone communication have and channels of Tools and we decade, and increasingly rapid changes in the past will become in assuming that this process be justified would the dissemination of new through more accelerated even VR/ technologies that are becoming more widespread (e.g. AI- (e.g. appeared yet not even or perhaps have AR devices) know for certain that can only We marketing). content driven years running place in the five stupendous changes will take the direction and that these changes will lead us in 2023, up to and adopters of early The role and content. platforms of digital and thus these people will influencers will be further enhanced, closely. be worth watching social media platforms (such as FB, The use of today’s channels) will be of high priority, and YouTube Twitter Instagram, and adopt the rapid changes in the digital will observe and we been focusing on our digital have This is why we market. The Debrecen beginning (see Q19). the very community from Twitter Instagram, on Facebook, is available ECoC programme will start a with the title we being awarded After and YouTube. everyone keep to newsletter and Twitter fortnightly Facebook online TV channel which set up a D2023 plan to We date. up to be shared and to spread our programme to way is an effective and visitors. followers the citizens, by

with our ambassadorial wider communication of approach groups of different local in Q10 and the involvement described etc.) teams sports (students, communication outgoing the into Q48. specified in in the importance believe we “sharing” the slogan to According – media enterprises partnerships with various of establishing – throughout etc. radio stations, online and print publications, our communication of project- will facilitate which Europe, Personal citizens. European to content intriguing related, media and dialogue with the European sharing experience Debrecen the to and journalists correspondents invite means to will be invited Opinion leaders individually or in groups. events etc. Medium.com, Instagram, Bloggers on YouTube, the town. to lens of the subjective through year will present the programme their own experiences.

Chatting with neighbours Chatting relations are extremely people-to-people Also on the local level for participation. important in building trust and motivation is very of the programme the acceptance specified in Q19, As be has to process high in the population but the consultancy The personal meetings with winning the title. continued after information turn from to have the citizens and the stakeholders dialogue and participation forums. campaign to (in the building of the Headquarters The new Debrecen 2023 in people-to- a special role Debrecen) will play future CCDA people communication as it will be a shared public space. will set up an open information centre and café named We which will become a meeting place and Debrecen Horizon, as an open office. serve The local media is already following the bid preparations with for and motivating which is both flattering increasing interest, their support in the future too. have to expect us – we Debrecen 2023 media figures for the ~1.000.000 period 2017-18: people through social media channels; ~250,000 through events, workshops and actions; ~225,000 through national TV stations; ~114,000 through local radio stations; ~50,000 through local TV stations; 70 articles in local online media. (but also for communicating the programme In relation to the significance of regional owing to reasons), marketing information key , relationships in the Carpathian Neighbourhood Polish and Ukrainian Slovak, will be published in Romanian, online channels and the website, (see also Q10) through the Debrecen service, a standard As print materials. selected English and in Hungarian, will be available website 2023 know that a high number of culturally curious since we German, the from and journalists travellers) individuals (potential regarding the German speaking countries might be interested and Germany. 2024 and 2025 ECoCs in Austria

Speaking European in wide with an image problem Hungary contends Undoubtedly in ask people anywhere If we media. parts of the European of the neighbouring countries) about (perhaps except Europe majority will only know about the struggle the Hungary, today’s which is in the EU, debate there is a harsh Yes, with the EU. and information about cultural However, of huge relevance. Hungary from initiatives or successful artistic achievements that via the Debrecen 2023 believe We are hardly known. in a different Europe approach will be able to we programme We with them. contents share more differentiated and to way convince to like high politics and would in life beyond believe friends as possible that Debrecen is a worthy European as many Therefore, citizens. dialogue between platform of European trendy place of cultural a colourful, to Europeans invite we shows that the most successful Our experience activities. relations. people-to-people intensive establish is to strategy with other personal contacts find as many plan to Hence we for that is the communication A tool as possible. Europeans or the Ox The Travelling like programmes touring through in cooperation with meeting events series of Debrecen 2023 at the event” cities (our “test in European 21 Balassi Institutes in September in Stuttgart Institute General Consulate/Cultural this format works). how well evidence 2018 showed in a physical Europeans goes to programme The Debrecen 2023 which means a personal dialogue and personal invitation sense, channels are in line These face-to-face the ECoC events. to Q/47 MARKETING INTENDED CITY’S THE IS WHAT THE FOR STRATEGY COMMUNICATION AND YEAR? CULTURE OF CAPITAL EUROPEAN Communication “Sharing” as strategy programme of the Debrecen 2023 The communication strategy “Sharing” is meaningful “sharing”. term the slogan’s by is driven to share and convey We wish in both online and offline media. and values ideas, human programmes, knowledge, information, represent- opinions which is in line with our artistic programme – both on the as well “sharing” ing the philosophy of an intense share We examples: two give To and the local level. European bidding cities via former UK with the the ECoC title symbolically Hu- With the programme . 2023 The Missing Twins the project the library as a place where local peo- discover manotheque we each other. ple can share their skills and knowledge among

implies providence, increase and openness for Horizons implies providence, for a shift for curiosity and mobility, It stands new views. It calls for a mind shift the European. the local to from for the Europe- The plural form stands culture. by powered new It implies of cultures and opinions. wide diversity as an equally significant horizons for the cultural sector (beside development long-term momentum for the city’s and education). economy expresses mutual interest, intensive cooperation intensive interest, mutual Sharing expresses cultures and and among different with other Europeans It means a pro-active as inclusivity. as well communities, and knowledge, experiences of thoughts, exchange It perspective. change the usual (our own) but also to for the future our common responsibility associates It reflects programme. the Debrecen 2023 addressed by of the and professionalisation the internationalisation via collaboration. cultural sector

In a metaphorical sense it works as an effective and as an effective sense it works In a metaphorical to see fly higher It inspires us all to appealing slogan. seen before. people and things never and discover In a geographical sense, the term “horizon” refers to refers to “horizon” the term In a geographical sense, journey: point for our European local starting a very the Hortobágy the wide and flat Hungarian Great Plain, even the same time it works At National Park (see Q04). Europe information throughout without this background and can be used as a motif in different specific contexts media descriptions, (programme of our programme communication campaigns). purposes, • • Our programme slogan is made up of two keywords keywords up of two slogan is made Our programme of our ECoC candidacy: main goals reflecting two SHARING HORIZONS SHARING COULD YOUR ARTISTIC PROGRAMME PROGRAMME ARTISTIC YOUR COULD A SLOGAN? UP BY SUMMED BE D / MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION AND D / MARKETING Q/46

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anniversary of the anniversary th biggest enlargement of the EU in 2024 offers a good oppor- biggest enlargement having tunity for joint celebration especially with Estonia with Hungary in 2004. joined the EU together : We will particularly mark the role of the EU will particularly mark the role : We events Marked Theyear: during the events in at least five in the programme Besides, and the closing ceremony. the mid-term opening, and the in May Day plan special activities for the Europe we Leading personalities in September. Language Day European and the Parlia- Commission and members of the European the celebrations of the year. to ment will be invited Cooperation with EU-institutions: Cooperation with the Desk Europe the Creative in Hungary, EU Representation will further strengthen theand the EUNIC Hungary Cluster With the EU-relation and communication of the programme. regarding are already in contact Desk we Europe Creative regarding are with EUNIC Hungary as we information events, Language Day). European based cooperation (e.g. project : Strong branding of the EU in communication EU-visibility: Strong - and ana (including the EU-logo on all digital and marketing the programme) to related logue surfaces and materials Kaunas 2022 and Esch-sur- of the title from Hand-over the 2024 ECoC cities in to and a hand-over 2022, Alzette candidates or potential candidates and to Estonia Austria, that are part countries of the or from for EU-membership, 20 The Economic Area (EEA). European : One of the highlights of our programme is of our programme : One of the highlights The Ode to Joy of Debrecen who will Orchestra Symphonic the European - a Beethoven Ludwig van by perform the 9th symphony and sing play when we moment of Europeanness symbolic Union. the anthem of the European Joy: the Ode to together the local and regional community, Debreceners who do not live do not live who Debreceners community, and regional the local and visitors residents international but also in the city, currently of the programme communicators ambassadors and become to “Sharing Horizons”. the deliver will effectively They themselves. Q/49 Q/49 HIGHLIGHT TO PLAN CITY THE HOW DOES CULTURE OF CAPITAL EUROPEAN THE THAT UNION? EUROPEAN THE OF ACTION AN IS a mediate is the perfect opportunity to The ECoC programme and the people of Europe relation towards different EU-Hungary ECoC is about people Hungarians. EU to a different image of the ” that is at the centre of our and their relations - the “soft power can present the ECoC as an we With our programme programme. the citizens of the of people, for the sake invented EU initiative to change a bit our as Europeans, find ourselves Union and to of our bid. core task this is the overall us, For minds. • • • Some further measures Some further measures and actions: • • ), will travel to other European European other to will travel The Panel Project), and the students mobilise our international university Debrecen companies living in of international employees their own countries and communities – it is im- towards are regarded as respectable all feel they portant that they are friends of Debrecen with a They citizens of the town. families, invite will ask them to We high credibility. very - to Debrecen 2023 experience friends and colleagues to (VIP- tools marketing targeted Through gether with them. with reductions and additional ser- card and D2023-card will be offers they vices) and special cultural and tourism their people as possible from bring as many to motivated the world. and all over Europe Debrecen from to networks in studying abroad Debrecen students from University can and on other scholarships Erasmus programmes – we ambassadors of Debrecen 2023 become important become influencers in the local count on these people to communities. like taxi drivers, public drivers, taxi like services and private Public shop staffs and restaurant hotel, transport drivers, events. of the ECoC visitors to the contact will be first on ba- courses management will organise The ECoC and upcoming main spots the issues, sic hospitality skills in communication some basic but also, events, - as whole Hungary - DebrecenEnglish (knowing that foreign language little caused by faces a problem knowledge). of Q13 (in- projects cooperation several to Related Debrecen based residencies), cluding the outgoing citizens of students and groups scientists, artists, ( all will They works. in project participate cities to as do the of the programme become ambassadors visiting of the University researchers and lecturers peri- during the implementation events international of a general In the framework od and the ECoC year. will ask these peo- we agreement with the university they whenever the ECoC programme promote ple to with cooperation on promotion will arrange We can. partic - and teams groups school teams, sport clubs, sports events, competitions, ipating in international them The ECoC management will provide camps etc. andSpecial agreements materials. with promotional sport be set with professional to have contracts the Debrecen 2023 promote or individuals to teams on their sportswear. to as communicators Debreceners living abroad involve (which will also connect the countries of their employment a special social and create their hometown) them back to media platform for this. , the Horizon Passport and the Hori- The My Horizon Platform, and tools will be powerful programme volunteering zonEcAct members of empowering management systems background • • • • • We will;

of the Debrecen ECoC programme of the Debrecen ECoC programme The volunteers , Q20) will be included in the (see Horizon EnAct - communication and dissemination of the pro for will be the first contact Volunteers gramme. artists, participants, conference or event visitors, will be They and delegations. cultural operators social media campaign in a volunteer involved spreading information about different programmes will be piv- Their role via their networks. and events targeting efforts, in our audience development otal such as elder- groups, and assisting special target schools (Horizon people from ly people or young School Ambassadors) (see Q21). Q/48 OWN YOUR MOBILISE YOU HOW WILL YEAR THE OF COMMUNICATORS AS CITIZENS WORLD? OUTSIDE THE TO cause. support the city’s Debrecen citizens are ready to infor- of people at the ECoC not just the attitude This was our on- by but also proven mation forums for local citizens, This is a clear Horizon (see Q20). called Youth line survey and mobilise the population involve inspiration for us to this will be commitment. to – the key activities through primarily the following persuade and involve to intend We of communication: agents as our organic groups target • National and local level and local National Debrecen will be MTÜ and Visit Agency Tourism The Hungarian the Winning marketing. tourism our partners the national level for on direction being superimposed the ECoC brand title will entail and mar- of communication tool the leading signs and becoming currently “Debrecen brand” is also being shaped A strong keting. visibility Debrecen’s which targets construction as a long-term and international on the European and enhancement of profile must be strategy and marketing communication ECoC’s scale. tourism and the with this branding process realised in harmony represent further to ECoC will have The title of city. of the strategy - and interna the domestic and provide brand building in the town impetus. competent tional audience with a public trans- taxis, public institutions, By supplying restaurants, stickers 2023 buildings with Debrecen university port vehicles, will become a communica- the service sector and publications, or calendars of cultural insti- booklets Programme tion interface. of the city and economic publications brochures tourism tutions, ECoC logo and further ECoC the Debrecen 2023 will be displaying merchandise will support the Strong images in a harmonized way. Debreceners will purchase clothing most committed the process, of the brand. representing designer elements items

Marketing activities include the presence of the Debrecen 2023 of the Debrecen 2023 activities include the presence Marketing ITB Berlin, fairs like tourism European at important programme London. Market Travel Messe Linz and World Ferien Debrecen has unique chances to attract tourists from all over all over from tourists attract Debrecen has unique chances to Debrecen Airport is specified in Q18, As plane. coming by Europe and Israel – connected to 14 destinations Europe-wide currently More and more des- some of which are global transfer airports. so that Debrecen will tinations will follow in the upcoming years It is not an 2023. by point in Europe any be easily reachable from and cam- efforts aim for joint marketing unrealistic ambition to We will carry paigns in air traffic destination cities and countries. out these campaigns in close cooperation with the Hungarian The Debrecen. Visit MTÜ and the local agency Agency Tourism most significant Hungarian airline WizzAir – Debrecen Airport’s The locally partner of our programme. airline – becomes a strong with the Europe over of WizzAir will fly all aircrafts stationed brand. ECoC Debrecen 2023 Regional and European level neigh- the Carpathian attract Debrecen has the capacity to Poland and Ukraine) via Romania, bouring countries (Slovakia, no other city 2023 (see also Q10): around ECoC programme its these from The distances in the area will host the ECoC title. Debrecen could be a good alternative countries are acceptable. with a high quality international for an affordable cultural journey these will focus on actions and materials Marketing programme. 400-km radius, countries addressing a population within a including some major cities being partners of our programme Uzhhorod, Mukacheve, Cluj, Satu Mare, Oradea, Košice, (e.g. In these cities Rzeszów). Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Berehove, culturally curious population and a high can reach a wide we in universities people as there are important number of young ide: mondat kellene plusz Egy rövid almost each of these places. has already been With Oradea a regular culture bus connection agreed (see Q9). - self-explana Europe, is open to The message of Sharing Horizons areas the six key will use we However and simple. consistent tory, the three While structure for the programme. present a clear to as a time) serve mind, (space, “horizon” dimensions of the term are helpful as but they scheme for the bid book concept working for the celebration structure of the year. points starting The message might be useful useful might be as #MyDebrecen2023 such A hashtag as events year’s the person will experience since each Marketing and its Hungarian Hungarian and its #SharingHorizons #Debrecen2023, general hashtags, three primary and could be the version get a distinct one. will project but each individuals. Management - D / Marketing and Communication and Marketing / D - Management 093 Q/48 Q/50-51 I

SPECIAL THANKS FOR: Q/50 Q/51 Áfra János Imreh Sándor Peter Sägesser IN A FEW LINES EXPLAIN WHAT MAKES ADD ANY FURTHER COMMENTS WHICH YOU Angi János Jan Sekán Peter Zawrel YOUR APPLICATION SO SPECIAL COMPARED DEEM NECESSARY IN RELATION WITH YOUR Bács Zoltán Jantyik Zsolt Philipp Dietachmair TO OTHERS? APPLICATION. Bali Dávid Joachim Barloschky Pintér Ákos Balla Regina Juhász Erika Polyák Levente Debrecen is a city with endless horizons around it. No We cannot really express our gratitude in written words Balogh Miklós Péter Keresi Ferenc Porkoláb Gyöngyi rivers, no big lakes, and, though sometimes a pale silhou- to those contributed to this work from Debrecen, from Barcsa Lajos Kester Eddy Póser Zoltán ette of some distant hills are visible in an extremely clear the country and from all around Europe. Our idea was to Bartha Elek Kiss Ida Póser-Sipos Edina weather, no mountains. A crazy situation, isn’t it? Our bid collect their names and print them on the inside back Bethlenfalvy Ádám Kiss Noémi Pozsár Péter for the European Capital of Culture title shows that a city cover. Thank you all – and our families for the patience, Bódor Edit Kocsány Ágnes Puskás István can be interesting and smart even when lacking in these too. It was a fantastic teamwork! Bognár István Komlódi Judit Rácz Róbert attributes. Debrecen was founded as a meeting point Bordás Péter Komolay Szabolcs Radnainé Filep Ildikó for people - they were predominantly merchants at that Bordos László Zsolt Kónya Ábel Rákosi Tímea time - and we are sure that in 2023 and in the lead-up Böszörményi-Nagy Gergely Koroknai Edit Rász Rebeka years Debrecen will be reshaped as a meeting point for China Tibor Kovács Béla Lóránt Reszegi László people again. The city is on the threshold of an enormous Chris Baldwin Kovács Péter Rózsavölgyi Bálint change due to its economic development. This progress Christian Potiron Kökényesi Eszter Sápi Zsófia will bring new people and we are keen to create a space, Classmate Studio Kőszeghy Flóra Sayed-Ahmad Mohamed a platform for all: the ones that have been living here Clemens Bauder Kuhn András Somogyi Béla for decades, the ones coming freshly and also the ones Czibere Ibolya Kunkli Anna Somogyi-Tóth Dániel listening and visiting from all corners of Europe. Csapó Betti Lakner Lajos Süli András The new platform carries the message: let us find new Csernoch László Lakó Zsigmond Süli-Zakar Szabolcs Special thanks horizons - and let us share them among one another. We Danyi Zoltán Láposi Terka Szabados Anna could mention those common points that we have strong Derencsényi István Ledényi Attila Szabics Ágnes political and public support, a solid cultural strategy and Dorian Celcer Lengyelné Ötvös Judit Szabó József a widespread European network. We are also proud of in- Duffek Mihály Liptay Gabriella Szabó Krisztina vesting in people, calling for a new level of participation Ecsedi Zsolt Mahir Namur Szabó Péter and having no unsustainable infrastructural dinosaurs Erhard Busek Majer-Kálmán Borbála Szabó Zsuzsa as core projects in our bid book. But these are also true Eugen Panescu Major Lajos Széles Diána Additional information for all current competitors, there’s nothing special about Farkas András Manchin Robert Szemerey Samu that. However, for us it is obvious that a city with such a Fazakas Gergely Márkus Edina Szentei Tamás weird character will create a unique European Capital Fazekas Fanny Máró Julianna Szentirmai Tamás of Culture programme. Fejér Tamás Martin Sturm Szilvássy Zoltán Fekete Dávid Márton Zsófia Eszter Szirák Péter Fekete József Mazsu János Szoboszlai Lilla Fenesi Ferenc Méhes Márton Szőke Gábor Miklós Filip Tittl Mikel Goñi Tajta Katalin Fülöp Zsolt Milkovics Mátyás Tirpák Zsolt Gemza Péter Miroslava Žarkov Torbik Ákos Gert Loosen Molnár Ágnes Turkovics Mónika Gonda László Molnár Dóra Eszter Új Judit Gődény Gábor Mosonyi Kata Vancsa Edit Gyöngy Péter Nagy Attila Váradi Zoltán Halasi Rita Mária Némeczky Margit Vékony Dorottya Hatvani Ádám Oblath Márton Vuk Radulović Hauer Berta Olexandr Wesselényi Wesselényi-Garay Andor Hercz Vilmos Pálóczi Zoltán Zajácz György Holb Ibolya Papp Franciska Zelenák Fruzsina Horváth Andrea Papp László Žilvinas Rinkšelis Hubert Erzsébet Pappné Gyulai Katalin Zsoldos Dávid

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