- Norwegian Year of Cultural Heritage 2009
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Centre of Røros, Norway
The Norwegian Year of Cultural Heritage 2009 or (in Norwegian) Kulturminneåret 2009 is aimed at highlighting the diversity and importance of Norway's cultural heritage for all sectors of the community. Under the theme of Cultural Heritage in Everyday Life, the arrangements are intended to involve both ordinary citizens and professionals at local, regional and national levels.[1]
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Two approaches
With a view to broadening the appreciation of cultural memory, two complementary approaches have been developed. One focuses on the development of cultural heritage in Norway, building on existing cultural trends and processes, in order to provide a better understanding of how key aspects of today's heritage have evolved over the years. The second priority is to enhance cultural heritage documentation by providing a basis for both small local projects and large institutional assignments.
Bergensbanen RailwayActivities
The many activities in support of the Year include exhibitions, cultural tours, school projects and, especially at the local level, incentives for the creation of a wide variety of Wikipedia articles on local history and culture.
One of the special projects is centred on Bergensbanen, the Oslo to Bergen railway, which celebrates its centenary in 2009. Memory institutions are working with railway enthusiasts and the Norwegian Railway Museum to provide opportunities for towns and villages along the line to investigate how the railway affected their communities.
In collaboration with Norway's culture net, each week an important aspect of tangible or intangible cultural memory is being highlighted for special attention.
Account has also been taken of the results of Cultural Diversity 2008. In particular, Akershus County's schools and museums project will form the basis of further work in connection with cultural heritage and schools.
Coordination
The Norwegian Cultural Heritage Association[2], an umbrella organisation promoting the role of cultural heritage, is the central coordinator for implementing the Year of Cultural Heritage. The Association ensures close collaboration with the ministries responsible for the environment and for cultural affairs as well as with the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities[3], the Directorate for Cultural Heritage[4], the Archive, Library and Museum Authority[5] and the Museum Association[6].
External links
- Riksantikvaren - Directorate for Cultural Heritage
- Cultural Heritage from Norway, the official site in the UK
References
Categories:- Norwegian culture
- 2009 in Norway
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