European Capital of Culture 2016, a legacy of living together.

The European Capital of Culture 2016, an acknowledgement of San Sebastian by the European Union, represents an enormous opportunity of which the city will take full advantage to turn the focus on culture and dialogue as the roads towards improved coexistence. In addition to cultivating the consensus of a society that seeks greater harmony, the Cultural Capital project wants the 2016 year to promote stronger ties with the rest of Europe and to foster innovation in the cultural sector.

capital for coexistence

The European Capital of Culture 2016 in San Sebastian is conceived to make a permanent contribution to the future of the city and the programme is designed to leave a specific legacy: a local community with greater freedom, humanism and respect towards human rights, a more participatory society that learns to solve its conflicts through culture and the arts. San Sebastian therefore wishes to become a benchmark in the sphere of creative processes and culture.

a permanent legacy

The San Sebastian 2016 programme proposes a frame of artistic initiatives and cultural processes that have their origins in local community participation. A wide range of projects, conversations and initiatives invites new thought on the way we relate to ourselves, to society and to the environment. Activities and collective contributions help us to recognise the value of the arts and culture in creating a more tight-knit society, a place where mutual understanding prevails.

a participatory programme

The European Capital of Culture project has a very special impact in the areas that inspire a closer-knit local community. In order to achieve this, it fosters knowledge and use of technology —Hirikia, promotes mediation in creative processes —Hazitegiak, prompts linguistic diversity —284+, and facilitates citizen empowerment and participation —bestelab, while cultivating critical thought by means of contemporary art —Pagadi.

a new way of working

A themed commitment to peace, life and mutual understanding.

Works that allow us to become someone else for a moment or to travel into the past with the eyes of the present; activities that celebrate human rights and projects, pointing the bow of the ship towards improved coexistence. The lighthouse of peace is a programme of activities that uses languages ranging from theatre to live music to plant the seeds of a fairer, more respectful and supportive society.

lighthouse of peace

Proposals such as time travel through soup, an outing on foot in the dss2016eu region animated with artistic events or meetings to discuss the mysteries of desire. The lighthouse of life encompasses cultural activities to foster well-being. The aim of all projects: to achieve a wholesome, humanist and healthy lifestyle in a cared-for, respectful environment.

lighthouse of life

Experiencing one of Shakespeare’s plays as never performed before, inhabiting a dream in a magical forest, or surrounding oneself by more than 10,000young Europeans with music as their connection and coexistence as their soundtrack are two examples of the proposals made by the lighthouse of voices underscoring the capacity of artistic expression to communicate, query and enthral.

lighthouse of voices

The other programme lines in dialogue with the city and its citizens.

Another event in the official dss2016eu programme is Conversations, a line designed not only to prompt dialogue between the European Capital of Culture 2016 and the city’s official cultural agenda, but also to generate specific projects around the idea of the creative power of exchange.

conversations

The local community as a cultural agent. This line of the programme invites people to propose their own cultural projects. Once examined by the dss2016eu team and selected by a citizens committee, the chosen projects will be funded and adopted by the European Capital of Culture programme.

waves of energy

Experiencesnot to be missed.

open debates

European DialoguesEuropean Dialogues is a cycle of meetings between citizens open to participation where attendees will have the opportunity to discuss European issues with important European figures.january 2015 – december 2016 — san sebastian

from europe to europe

Mobile EmbassiesThroughout 2016, an embassy representing each lighthouse willdiscover the historical, cultural, linguistic and social complexity of Europe, with the differences and similarities it holds. By ploughingthrough waves, pedalling or travelling on four wheels, San Sebastian2016 will transcend borders to connect Europe to Europe.january-december 2016 — europe

Olatu TalkaBorn in 2010, in only a few editions Olatu Talka has become the consolidatedfestival it is today. Olatu Talka travels off the beaten path to bring new ways of enjoying culture. Music, theatre, gastronomy, sport, technology... all disciplines have their place at the festival. Citizen participation is the driving power of hisproject with its programme of events designed by associations and agents in and around the city. Collaboration between professionals and amateurs and theuse of unusual urban spaces are some of the festival objectives.20th-22th may — san sebastian

an explosion of local energy

World Puppet FestivalMore than twenty internationally renowned companies willoffer up their performances during a unique event that willreveal the most significant traditional and avant-gardepieces of this fascinating form of performing art.28th may- 5th june — san sebastian / tolosa

theatre

nature

2016 Bidea2016 Bidea is planning an itinerary of hikes which bring together the meaning of mountaineering and the passion for culture that Basque citizens take pride in. This project will cover nearly 600 kilometres through Southern France, the Basque Country, and Navarre in 32 stages27th march - 30th october — basque country, navarre and southern france

music

Music BoxFestibalaMusic Box Festibala, twelve concerts that will take place in unusual urban spaces in San Sebastian.23rd january - 17th december —several places in san sebastian

art

Peace TreatyThe year’s largest exhibition will analyse how violence and peace have been represented throughout the history of art. This research project will include laboratories, case studies, seminars, etc.17th of june- december — san telmo museum and koldo mitxelena kulturunea

values

Mile of PeaceMile of Peace is a kilometre and a half route that uses theurumea as a metaphor - the river is a natural border and bridges are devices built to overcome this divide. It willconsist of a route where people can participate and reflecton peace and its flipside: war, violence and armed conflicts18th june - june — a walk through the urumea river

the magic of the night

A Midsummer Night’s DreamOutdoor performance of the legendary Shakespeare play, on the 400th anniversary of his death. One of the most attractive options of the summer, which will turn one of the most iconic parks in the city into an enchanted forest.21st june - 24th july — cristina enea park

ZubideakSan Sebastian´s most emblematic bridges will see their dailyuse transformed, becoming spaces that bring relevantfestivals to the Urumea river in collaboration with importantcultural cities such as Wroclaw, Dublin, Lyon and Ljubljana. 1st may - 31st july — banks of the urumea river

europe, just across the bridge

fusion of culinary traditions

On appétit!Ten professional chefs from different European countries willbe sponsored by local chefs who will accompany them on a trip to locations which represent our culinary culture: markets, ports, cideries...february - november — different restaurants in san sebastian

maritime culture

ItsasfestItsasfest, a project with workshops and games to promote a

more sustainable relationship with the sea.27th august — ondarreta beach

ItsasgileakThe Basque maritime factory Albaola, a space that will serve as a referential example of the Basque region's maritime heritage, where currently the construction of a 16th century Basque whaling ship, the Nao San Juan, can be seen through a replica.january - december — albaola (pasaia)

cinema

KalebegiakKalebegiak is a film comprised of twelve stories with San Sebastian as its stage, directed by filmmakers as renowned as Julio Medem, Imanol Uribe, Gracia Querejeta, and Borja Cobeaga. Films are one of the city's mostimportant cultural motors thanks to events such as the San Sebastian International Film Festival.september — san sebastian

performing arts

TratosThe piece Tratos proposes a reflection on the Cervantine comedy, Life in Algiers, on the 400th anniversary of the writer's death. The piece will star international actors that have immigrated to Europe.october — tabakalera

literature

Chejov vs. ShakespeareA literary project which will see European writers exchange letters on literature, conflicts, and the role of writers. Bernardo Atxaga, Harkaitz Cano, Eider Rodriguez, Laura Mintegi, Arantxa Urretabizkaia, Fernando Aramburu and will be joined by authors such as Bashkim Shehu, Dubravka Ugresic, Belén Gopegui, Menna Elfyn, Héctor Abad Faciolince and Mircea Cartarescu.november — several places

basque language and culture

European Language Diversity ForumLinguistic diversity is one Europe's main sources of cultural richness, and as one of the continent's oldest languages, Basque is part of this heritage. Thanks to the European Language Diversity Forum, San Sebastian will be the place where a process led by civil society will be solidified in order to propose effective measures, seek equality, and respect all linguistic rights.8th - 10th december — san sebastian

Waves of energy, culture to live together.

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Amateur Culture Festival

IMPULSE, RELEVANCE

• Born as a tool for Social engagement with DSS2016. • Broad participation of non profesionals of all fields: Arts

and music scholls, dance groups, social colectives, NGOs,… • Research and promote new views and new uses of the

public space

Olatu Talka take place in all around the city

• Some editions (2012, 2013) extended to the province.

•Now just in San Sebastian, but spread in all neighborhoods

•A permamnet goal: find new spaces, unconventional spaces for art and give

them different use •90% public space

TIMMING • Weekend Festival, from Friday to

Sunday, at end of May •7 editions already (candidature

phase) • Call on december: draft program by

March

PARTNERSHIP • Local stackeholders: around 350-300 asociations,

colectives and groups take part every year. • 2.000 active participants (dancing, playing music,

painting,… • Colaboration between DSS2016 and Donostia Kultura •Legacy: Now Donostia Kultura will continue with the

festival • Sponsorship of 100.000€ in 2016th, but not before.

•Other sponsors suport in content.

RISK AND WEAKNESES OF THE PROJECT

•Too expensive: 300.000€

(unsustainable). • Still not achive creating OT identity, OT

community • Very complex to manage: working

with non profesionals, timming management,…

• Not paying Festival

Olatu Talka, as citizents scale DSS2016 Festival

• Ziklobia • Bertso walks in cementery

• Critic spots • Pop-up Galleries en empty comercial

spaces •Matching profsionals with amateurs

•Haurbanistak •Activities to provoque changes in city

regulations (Music, and, slowly, murals)

HIBRILALDIAK

Hybridization processes to face challenges

by DSS2016

IMPULS OF THE PROJECT: • Aligned with our values: promote colaboration between differents, encourage innovation/other ways to do. • Promote creativity and innovation among cultural, social and economic actors. • Not a regular participation process but a metodology to promote unusual conections with improbable profiles (artists, architect, cientists,…).

PLACE AND TIMMING

• First and last sessions in our HQ. • Most of the project are internal

meetings, but final presentations are always publics.

• Firsts pilot processes linked to our own challenges as ECOC: “DSS2016 Label”, “Use of

HQ” • Since 2015th three calls, with 10, 8 and 10

projects developed.

ACTION, PHASES

1- Open call 2.-Selection of projects.

3.- Selection of best “differents” to match with each project:

Artists, architects, economist, cientists.

4.- Develop processes and final presentation

MEETINGS 1st meeting:

• All projects participants together (around 50 people) + the “differents”.

• All participants mixed in tables. • Goal: warming, stimulate and learn

the creative, innovative and constructive thinking through a GAME

•By the end, each groups and it’s different meet for design the roadmap

2nd PHASE: Development

• 2 or 3 month • From 3 to 5 meetings

• Timing, meeting place, etc. Agreed by all

FINAL MEETING

• Presentation of processes and results.

• Outcomes are no products, no objects. It is more about change the

way of doing, of dealing the challenges.

• Final meeting notes are taken by drawing

PARTNERS: • CO-organizers: C2+I

(www.c2masi.wordpress.com) • Stakeholders/participants:

-Public health dep. - BAGERA, asociation to promote the

use of Basque -Neighborhood Association.

-San Pelayo School -…

STAKEHOLDER CHALLENGE PROPOSAL

San Pelayo School How to redesign the playground from ecologic, economic and sustainable perspective

Analisis and space prototyping, engaging teachers, estudents,...

GAZTE FOLK MUSIC FEST How to communicate in order to expand the impact out of the district

Maping with all the participants engaged in the management of the fest, in order to co-create the redesign of the festival

ERMUA mugi, health, physical activity, emotional activity as habit

Reach new audiences Engage teenagers in public space mapping, and organizing performances to comunicate.