The recognition of “Venetian City of Culture”, established by the Regional Law of 30 June 2021, n. 20, is awarded annually to a municipality, municipalities in associated form, or unions of municipalities in the territory.
In previous years the title was awarded to the municipalities of Cittadella, Caorle, Pieve di Soligo and San Giovanni in Lupatoto.
Thanks to the regional co-financing of 100 thousand euros, initiatives relating to art, music, literature and cinema will be carried out, coordinated by the Municipality of Bassano which will involve over 30 cultural entities including museums and public and private associations.
A special examination commission is set up to evaluate the candidacies.
Below is the motivation that led to the recognition of Bassano: “The project presented by the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa summarizes a multi-year path dedicated to the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, to the need to preserve it, enhance it, promote it, engaging all the components of the city society, with an approach based on participation, sustainability, inter-sectorality, the creation of lasting value for the community, giving life to a network of collaborations based on the sharing of heritage, principles and experiences recognized as integral parts of the collective identity”.
Press release from the Veneto Region
