WAD Foundation is organizing a public presentation of the survey “Sofia tête-à-tête” and a discussion on the topic “How do we connect to Sofia”.

It will take place in “Studio V”, National Palace of Culture on July 22nd, 2011, 11:00 to 12:30 a.m.

The event is part of “Capital with 100 faces” project of WAD Foundation, that is implemented with the support of Program Europe of Sofia Municipality. The goal of the project is to encourage the contribution of the citizens for unveiling the potential of the Capital in terms of economy, social policies and culture. As well as to popularize among the citizens the European Capital of Culture Program; to encourage the corporation between the local authorities and the structures of the civic society; to affirm the role of Sofia as European capital that has initiated broadly representative consultative process for key priorities of the European Capital of Culture initiative.

Over 100 deep interviews that explore the personal connection of the citizens to Sofia were conducted within the frames of the project aiming to support the preparation of particular concept and vision of candidature of the city for European Capital of Culture. The survey results will be presented at the event as well as photos from Sofia – the well known and the unexpected city, which are related to the subject of the survey. What makes the citizens proud, what makes them happy, what do they miss, what is their personal map of favorite places, good quarters and routes, what are the stereotypes regarding the city – these are only some of the questions to be posed and discussed.

With your participation you will support the process for preparation of the candidature of Sofia for European Capital of Culture 2019.

Remain available for further information and questions.

Project: “Capital with 100 faces”