8 voices on Umeå2014
“Umeå2014 is a very important investment for the entire Västerbotten region. We now have a unique opportunity to share the cultural traditions of Västerbotten with the citizens of Europe. Umeå2014 will also enable us to build a modern northern region together with culture as our driving force”. Magdalena Andersson, County Governor, Västerbotten
“Umeå2014 provides an opportunity through its content and format to provide visitors with more knowledge about the contemporary and vibrant Sami culture”. Michael Lindblad, Chairman Såhkie, Umeå Sami Association
“2014 is going to be a very special year for Sweden when Umeå, together with Riga, becomes the European Capital of Culture. Being a capital of culture presents unique opportunities for both Umeå and the entire country to contribute to cultural development in many different ways”. Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth, Minister of Culture
“Umeå2014 is the northernmost capital of culture ever appointed within the EU. This initiative will help raise the profile of the region’s fantastically rich resources. As the gaze of Europe turns to northern Sweden, the status of the region will rise which in turn will create new opportunities for tourism. But perhaps the greatest influence will be a belief in the future and in development – even for Piteå and other municipalities in the region”. Peter Roslund, Municipal Commissioner, Piteå 5