The strategy of internationalization and seeking alliances to explore cultural programs with a European dimension for the #Jerez2031 European Capital of Culture bid continues to bear fruit. In this context, the City Council has taken new steps to consolidate the collaboration between Jerez and the Maltese city of Victoria, thanks to the coordination of the Ateneo de Jerez, with a view to soon formalizing the official twinning agreement between the two cities.
The meeting, held by videoconference on June 17, was also attended by the First Deputy Mayor, Agustín Muñoz, who conveyed to the Mayor of Victoria, Brian Azzopardi, the Mayor’s, María José García-Pelayo, firm commitment to this alliance between cities with shared cultural roots. the Delegate for Culture, Festivals, Historical Heritage, and European Capital of Culture, Francisco Zurita; Patricio Pérez, member of the board of directors of the Ateneo de Jerez; and representatives of the technical teams of both cities.
Agustín Muñoz emphasized that “the collaboration with Victoria represents a decisive step in the international projection of Jerez,” highlighting “the role of the Ateneo de Jerez as a local entity that promotes this alliance with vision, commitment, and a pro-European vocation.” In this sense, he emphasized “the importance of the active participation of the cultural fabric of our surroundings, which in addition to strengthening these types of initiatives, enhances them by connecting them with the public. In this way, the development of joint projects with Victoria reinforces our aspirations for the candidacy process for Jerez 2031, European Capital of Culture.”
In this context, the technical teams of both cities are already working on a common roadmap that will include artistic initiatives, inclusive cultural education programs, and meetings between professionals in the creative field, all within the framework of the future twinning.
Finally, this alliance between Jerez and Victoria consolidates its position as an example of European cooperation that transcends borders and reinforces the role of culture as a driver of transformation and mutual understanding. This collaborative framework also includes other initiatives promoted by the Technical Office of the Jerez 2031 bid, with the support of the institutions that form part of the Governing Council.