Without saying so much a word, the image used to introduce the announcement of the mayor is most telling:

 

  

 

 

 

"The decision to submit Ioannina bid to acquire the title "European Capital of Culture 2021" received by a large majority the Municipal Council Hospitallers during today's meeting.

"Societies are moving ahead when looking in the eyes challenges. We say "yes" to the challenge of Cultural Capital.

We say "yes" in a city open and extrovert "stated at the presentation of the mayor, Tom Begg. In this context, he expressed the view that Ioannina and Epirus in general, meet the criteria set by the claims of the institution of cultural capitals.

Indeed, he invited Ioannina, all operators of Epirus, Epirus expatriates to participate in the common effort.

The mayor explained that the title of Capital of Culture is awarded to a city, but it can be accompanied by actions in the area .The title of the application will be "Ioannina-Epirus, Cultural Capital of Europe 2021".

The city of Ioannina, he noted, has "weapons" to claim, history and culture, Epirus Masters of the Greek Enlightenment, national benefactors, the three cultures of the place, the Christians, the Jews, the Muslims, the castle, the Lake, the University and the natural environment.