{"id":64472,"date":"2025-02-08T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T12:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com.vn\/2025\/02\/08\/a-borderless-celebration-nova-gorica-and-gorizia-open-the-european-capital-of-culture\/"},"modified":"2025-02-08T12:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T12:01:40","slug":"a-borderless-celebration-nova-gorica-and-gorizia-open-the-european-capital-of-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/a-borderless-celebration-nova-gorica-and-gorizia-open-the-european-capital-of-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"A Borderless Celebration: Nova Gorica and Gorizia Open the European Capital of Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Slovenian Nova Gorica and Italian Gorizia are coming together to write a new cultural chapter \u2013 one without borders. On 8 February 2025, Slovenia\u2019s Cultural Holiday, the twin cities are hosting a spectacular all-day opening celebration. Under the title From Station to Station, the festivities will unfold across streets and squares, brought to life by musicians, dancers, folklorists and performers<\/em><\/p>\n

NOVA GORICA, Slovenia, Feb. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At Europe Square<\/strong>, the symbolic heart of both cities, the European Capital of Culture<\/strong><\/a> will be officially inaugurated. As night falls, the spotlight will move to the open-air stage in front of Nova Gorica\u2019s municipal building, where an unforgettable cultural spectacle<\/strong> will take place.<\/p>\n

More about the official opening<\/a><\/p>\n

Over the coming months, GO! 2025<\/strong> will bring a thousand unforgettable events<\/strong> to the region, including concerts, theatre, art exhibitions, film screenings, culinary experiences and more.<\/p>\n

After the grand opening ceremony, March for Europe<\/em> (1\u20139 May<\/strong>) will transform border crossings into art, while Tastes without Borders<\/em> (26\u201328 September<\/strong>) will offer a feast of gourmet delights. The Enlightened Closing Ceremony<\/em> (1\u20133 December<\/strong>) will illuminate both cities in a spectacular finale. Highlights also include concerts by Alexander Gadjijev, Borderless Body<\/em>, Dodecalogy 1972\u20131983<\/em>, EPIC<\/em>, ISOLABS<\/em>, and Benedetti Life<\/em>, celebrating unity, creativity and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Official programme<\/a><\/p>\n

GO! 2025<\/strong> is also a chance to explore a region where history, modernism and breathtaking nature converge. Nova Gorica<\/strong><\/a>, Slovenia\u2019s youngest city, boasts stunning examples of modernist architecture and sits along the breathtaking So\u010da River<\/strong>, a paradise for nature lovers. By train, visitors can visit the So\u010da Valley<\/strong><\/a>, discovering the charms of Tolmin, Kobarid and Bovec<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, wine lovers and food enthusiasts<\/strong> can indulge in two remarkable wine regions:<\/p>\n