3-6 March 2010, Pécs, Hungary - committee and thematic meeting of Les Rencontres - Association of European Cities and Regions for Culture

Considering the difficult economic situation that states, local authorities and their private partners are facing, Les Rencontres have decided to organize a meeting to initiate a reflexion on the role of culture in times of economic crisis.

The slowing down of the economy has enhanced the limits and the fragility of the system. It has led us to think about new ways of living together. In this society of a new type, Culture is bound to play a central role in the respect of a sustainable and fair development. This meeting is also an opportunity to make the first assessments of the crisis. It will analyse the future developments in the cultural sector as well as its function in the creation of a new societal paradigm. Lastly, the purpose of the meeting is also to foster a collective discussion so as to single out propositions, which enhance the significance of cultural development and ensure its sustainability.

This meeting will also be an opportunity to explore Hungarian artistic life. Thus, it will propose many cultural activities in the framework of Pécs 2010 as well as a guided tour of the city.

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