Culture Capital Project Inaugurated

Maribor, 14 January - The European Capital of Culture, the biggest cultural project in Slovenia's history, was inaugurated on Saturday night in Maribor with a ceremony showcasing the six partner cities in the project and a cultural programme featuring some of Slovenia's biggest names in music and theatre.

Maribor Singer Maja Keuc performs the Slovenian National Anthem at the outset of the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Singer Maja Keuc performs the Slovenian National Anthem at the outset of the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Maribor European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Androulla Vassilou addresses the crowd at the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Androulla Vassilou addresses the crowd at the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Maribor President Danilo Türk addresses the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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President Danilo Türk addresses the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Maribor President Danilo Türk addresses the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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President Danilo Türk addresses the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Maribor President Danilo Türk meets European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Androulla Vassilou before the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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President Danilo Türk meets European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Androulla Vassilou before the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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