Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013

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European Capital of Culture programme cultural mega-event urban cultural regeneration project

Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013 was a year-long cultural program in which Marseille and the surrounding Provence region hosted major arts, heritage, and urban renewal events as part of its designation as a European Capital of Culture.

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Label	Occurrences
Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013 canonical	1
Marseille-Provence 2013 European Capital of Culture	1

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Target entity: Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013
Context triple: [MUCEM, openingOccasion, Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013]

A. European Capital of Culture 2013
European Capital of Culture 2013 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative highlighting Košice, Slovakia, as a major center of arts, heritage, and urban cultural development.
B. European Capital of Culture 2010
European Capital of Culture 2010 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative during which cities such as Pécs hosted a wide range of artistic and cultural events to highlight and promote their cultural heritage and development.
C. European Capital of Culture 2016
European Capital of Culture 2016 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative highlighting Wrocław, Poland as a major center of arts, heritage, and creative activities across Europe.
D. European Capital of Culture 2008
European Capital of Culture 2008 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative highlighting Liverpool’s arts, heritage, and creative regeneration through an extensive program of events and festivals.
E. Vieux-Port de Marseille
Vieux-Port de Marseille is the historic old harbor of Marseille, France, known as the city’s traditional maritime center and a bustling hub of boats, markets, and waterfront cafés.
F. None of above. chosen
G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

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Target entity: Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013
Target entity description: Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013 was a year-long cultural program in which Marseille and the surrounding Provence region hosted major arts, heritage, and urban renewal events as part of its designation as a European Capital of Culture.

A. European Capital of Culture 2013
European Capital of Culture 2013 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative highlighting Košice, Slovakia, as a major center of arts, heritage, and urban cultural development.
B. European Capital of Culture 2010
European Capital of Culture 2010 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative during which cities such as Pécs hosted a wide range of artistic and cultural events to highlight and promote their cultural heritage and development.
C. European Capital of Culture 2016
European Capital of Culture 2016 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative highlighting Wrocław, Poland as a major center of arts, heritage, and creative activities across Europe.
D. European Capital of Culture 2008
European Capital of Culture 2008 was a year-long European Union cultural initiative highlighting Liverpool’s arts, heritage, and creative regeneration through an extensive program of events and festivals.
E. Vieux-Port de Marseille
Vieux-Port de Marseille is the historic old harbor of Marseille, France, known as the city’s traditional maritime center and a bustling hub of boats, markets, and waterfront cafés.
F. None of above. chosen

Statements (49)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	European Capital of Culture programme ⓘ cultural mega-event ⓘ urban cultural regeneration project ⓘ
aim	develop cultural tourism ⓘ enhance international image of Marseille ⓘ promote cultural activities in Marseille and Provence ⓘ support urban regeneration projects ⓘ
alsoInvolvedCity	Aix-en-Provence ⓘ Arles ⓘ Istres ⓘ La Ciotat ⓘ Martigues ⓘ Salon-de-Provence ⓘ
alsoInvolvedRegion	Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur ⓘ
continent	Europe ⓘ
country	France ⓘ
designatedBy	European Commission ⓘ European Union ⓘ
endDate	2013-12-31 ⓘ
focus	Mediterranean cultural exchanges ⓘ reuse of industrial and harbour sites for culture ⓘ revitalisation of port areas ⓘ social inclusion through culture ⓘ
included	community cultural projects ⓘ dance performances ⓘ film screenings ⓘ heritage exhibitions ⓘ literary events ⓘ major arts events ⓘ music concerts ⓘ performing arts festivals ⓘ public art projects ⓘ theatre performances ⓘ urban renewal initiatives ⓘ visual arts exhibitions ⓘ
language	French ⓘ
location	Marseille ⓘ Provence ⓘ Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region ⓘ linked to: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
mainCity	Marseille ⓘ
partOf	European Capital of Culture ⓘ linked to: European Capital of Culture programme
resultedIn	increased cultural infrastructure in Marseille ⓘ strengthened cultural networks in Provence ⓘ
startDate	2013-01-01 ⓘ
theme	Mediterranean identity ⓘ access to culture ⓘ cultural diversity ⓘ culture and urban renewal ⓘ
timePeriod	year 2013 ⓘ