martedì 24 novembre 2009

Rebuilding L'Aquila Through Culture and Art

Why it should be the European Capital of Culture in 2019

Those of you who have been following me here know how important L'Aquila is to me. Much of my adult life is woven through its streets, its people, its food and it's air.

The earthquake severed that. One of Italy's largest historical centers is still off-limits to everyone except the builders and the firefighters, with the exception of a few streets and hotels. It will take at least 10 years to make things begin to turn to normalcy there.

I believe that L’Aquila should be the European Capital of Culture for many reasons. It’s unique and rich cultural, architectural, artistic and musical heritage made the city one of Europe’s most overlooked city’s of art.
Unfortunately it took a disastrous earthquake to let the world know about L’Aquila.
The choice of L’Aquila as Capital of Culture will not only highlight what L’Aquila was, but it will show what it can once again become by 2019 and beyond. Reconstruction will have more than a goal, but a reachable dream.
And the city will become a showcase of what European, if not worldwide, cultural co-operation.

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That way those of us volunteering towards this goal will be able to keep you informed on our progress and how to help, and you will demonstrating your support.

Joshua

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