Cork- European Capital of Culture in 2005
Cork's designation as European Capital of Culture in 2005 inspires us to celebrate our past and anticipate our future; it accepts our individuality and adopts our spirit of community. It will demonstrate to all our vision of a confident 21st century city.
Our desire is to explore our culture in Ireland, Europe, and beyond through programmes, events and attitudes that will confirm urban life as a creative cultural space.
Cork 2005 has revealed plans for spectacular celebrations to herald the commencement of its tenure as European Capital of Culture on 8th and 9th of January 2005.
The centrepiece performance, 'Awakening', is based on the ancient myth that the River Lee was formed by the gorging tail of a giant serpent defeated in battle by St. Finbarr. Street theatre and spectacle company, Waterford Spraoi, will breathe life back into the legend by recreating the serpent in the river. In a performance space covering 600 metres across three city centre bridges, the serpent will rise from the Lee in a spectacle combining water effects, pyrotechnics, lighting effects, music, spoken word, projection and physical theatre.
For more information please visit the official site at Cork 2005
