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What is the Cultural Olympiad?
Well-known members of the arts world - and some not so famous - talk about what the Cultural Olympiad means to them.
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The London 2012 Games are not just about sport. They will also celebrate cultures, people and languages – in London, the UK and around the world.
Our four-year Cultural Olympiad kicked off on September 26-28 with a huge range of inspirational programmes.
Working closely with colleagues in the arts and heritage world, we will push cultural projects to their limits. And beyond.
New opportunities are being created to inspire young people and encourage participation from communities across the UK and around the world.
The Cultural Olympiad divides into three sections:
1. Ceremonies – extraordinary live spectacles watched on television by one in three people around the world.
2. Major projects – A number of major cultural projects featured in the London 2012 bid, forming the backbone of the Cultural Olympiad.
3. Inspire mark projects – local and regional events featuring in our UK-wide celebration.
Working closely with colleagues in the arts and heritage world, we will push cultural projects to their limits. And beyond.
New opportunities are being created to inspire young people and encourage participation from communities across the UK and around the world.
The Cultural Olympiad divides into three sections:
1. Ceremonies – extraordinary live spectacles watched on television by one in three people around the world.
2. Major projects – A number of major cultural projects featured in the London 2012 bid, forming the backbone of the Cultural Olympiad.
3. Inspire mark projects – local and regional events featuring in our UK-wide celebration.
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