Vilnius European Capital of Culture (Lithuania)

Description: Address: Vilinus / Lithuania / Vilnius will be filled with more than 300 culture, art and social events

Newest Review: ... European Capital of Culture 2009, which is far less impoverished and better organized. While the Lithuanian organizers are trying hard, they had their canines removed when the funding was cut in half due to the economic crisis causing many of the larger and more costly events to be cancelled on the eve of the starting event. Whats happening in the city now is cool and fun, but it could have ... more

... been so much better. Many things have conspired to make the VECC look silly and fall apart at the seams. The national airline FlyLAL has failed and went bankrupt (many believe this was done illegally and deliberately) leaving the city almost unreacha...more

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Vilnius European Capital of Culture (Lithuania): Tripped up at the start (336 words)
by - written on 13/07/09 (Very useful, 22 readings)
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The Vilnius European Capital of Culture 2009 (VECC) event is now well underway with events left right and centre in the capital. It is almost impossible to walk around the city without noticing one of the large green markers telling you about and exhibition or event. The best thing is that almost all of the events are free for all. The VECC event is being organized in conjunction with the Linz European Capital of Culture 2009, which is far less impoverished and better organized. While the Lithuanian organizers are trying hard, they had their canines removed when the funding was cut in half due to the economic crisis causing many of the larger and ... Read the complete review

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