Cultural policy

The Town recognizes the following eight principles:

• Culture belongs to every citizen and must therefore be accessible to all;
• Culture, art, heritage, and history are all factors of identity and enrichment; they promote a sense of belonging to a community;
• Cultural development includes all forms and skills of art:
  • Visual art
  • Public art
  • Stage art (theatre, dance, etc.)
  • Written art (literature)
  • Heritage and history
  • Festivals and cultural events
  • The natural environment
  • Cinematography
• Local artists’ creative development must be encouraged;
• Cultural development proceeds in harmony with other municipal operations. It leads to the betterment of the community, including the development of the area, economy, and tourism;
• The arts and culture are an important driving force in the development of the tourism industry and must therefore be integrated into tourism projects;
• Cultural development is a common responsibility and must be shared amongst different levels of government, institutions, local groups and the population;
• Culture plays an important role in the development of the community, in establishing a sense of identity, and in the quality of life of its citizens.

For more information, you can view the PDF of the cultural policy.