"Interview with Nuri Colakoglu on Istanbul's 2010 Cultural Capital bid
In Short:
The chairman of the Executive Committee of Istanbul's bid for the title of Cultural Capital of Europe in 2010 is convinced that Istanbul's long history has enabled the city to 'design a sui generis concept of cosmopolitanism.' If named as a Cultural Capital, the city will 'serve as a showcase of living together.'
Istanbul is a contender for the coveted title of Cultural Capital of Europe in 2010. What are the main motivations behind the city’s application? "
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