Over 400 events for the European Capital of Culture

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, OCT 22 - The Slovenian and Italian cities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia will host over 400 events when they jointly become the European Capital of Culture for a year on February 8, 2025, including artistic, culinary, and sporting events, the Slovenian news agency STA reports today. According to STA, Mija Lorbek, the head of the institute GO! 2025, told the press on Tuesday that the official programme will include approximately 400 events, with an equal number in the accompanying one.
    There will be four highlights. The first will take place on Slovenian Culture Day, February 8, when the two cities will be officially designated as European Capitals of Culture during the opening ceremonies. The second highlight, also designed for sports enthusiasts, is the Walk for Europe, which takes place from May 1 to 9. Tastes without Borders will offer culinary treats from September 26 to 28, during the region's largest gastronomic festival, which will take place on both sides of the border. The fourth highlight is the ceremony on December 1-5, when the two cities will conclude the cultural project with light installations and concerts. (ANSA).