Visiting Mons 2015 was one of my
most desired destinations during 2015. I just wanted to see how a European
Capital of Culture manages a peak-year full of activities, finishing building
cultural facilities and making a step forward in establishing a new local
cultural policy. Curiosity was what drove us there – my friend and former
colleague and I, both having taken part in Ruse bid book for ECoC.
Although I have read some news
about an accidental start of the year in Mons, I was expecting something
breath-taking, spectacular or at least, that would make me think. Honestly, I
may say that we both were slightly disappointed of our first impression. Not
only the general attendance was poor, but also the unfinished infrastructure
was there. The good and sometimes funny casual encounters with some artistic
pieces made our day in Mons more worthy, and of course, the 2 main projects
that I can highlight, precisely because I was eager to get to know something
oriented to the common people, to the neighbours.
