Culture. Liechtenstein

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1 Culture Liechtenstein

2 A Unique Spot for Culture Traditional and cosmopolitan Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

3 Unique Combination Rural tradition: basis of the cultural life Harmony music, folklore societies, choral societies Successful economic development: modern, cultural opportunities Theater, literature, art galleries, modern art Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

4 Basic Elements of the Culture Community Strong identification with art and culture Active and versatile club activities Lively cultural exchange: field of tension between local, regional and international Artistic personalities, engaged culture clubs, culture associations and cultural institutions Collaboration between professionals and amateurs Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

5 Museums Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

6 National Museum Liechtenstein s cultural heritage dating back many centuries is showcased in a number of museums National Museum Cultural history of Liechtenstein Information about the Principality Information about the natural landscape Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

7 Exhibitions at Museum of Fine Arts Pieces of art, including several from the State Art Collection of Liechtenstein Exhibits dating from 19th century up to the modern day Exhibitions of art from the Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein Exhibits from Hilti Art Foundation Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

8 Architecture of Museum of Fine Arts Opened in November 2000 as a museum of fine arts Designed by architects Morger, Degelo and Kerez Facade made of smooth black basalt and river pebbles with dyed black cement Eye-catching monolithic building in the centre of Vaduz Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

9 Schatzkammer Liechtenstein Topic: From the principality to the world and into space Treasures of the princely collections as historic weapons or representative gifts. The world's largest Faberge egg Moon rock from Apollo 11 and Apollo 17-mission Sketch of Koloman Moser for the first stamp from Liechtenstein Kulturleben Liechtenstein Marketing

10 Postage Stamp Museum of Liechtenstein Philately, Rare postage stamps from Liechtenstein Documents, machines and paraphernalia related to the history of the postal service Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

11 Postal System and Stamps 1852: Takeover of Austrian stamps 1912: First Liechtenstein stamps 1921: termination of the postrelationship with Austria new treaty with Switzerland 1934: First Liechtenstein stamp exhibition Since the Liechtenstein Post Office is independent Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

12 Walser Museum History, traditions and lifestyle of the Walser people native to the municipality of Triesenberg Parish history Collection of historical items Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

13 Houses of Culture Domus, Schaan: Galery and museum Alter Pfarrhof, Balzers: cultural center Küefer-Martis-Huus, Ruggell: Museum and cultural center Museum Mura, Schaanwald: cultural history oriented museum Gasometer, Triesen: cultural center Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

14 National Day, traditions and customs Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

15 Der National Day National Day: 15 August Celebrated since 1940 Also known as «Prince s Celebration» Birthday of Prince Franz-Josef II and national holiday to mark the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Official act of state on the lawn next to Vaduz Castle and aperitif in castle garden Public fair in centre of Vaduz Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

16 Traditions and customs Traditions and celebrations still alive today «Fasnacht» (carnival) «Bonfire Sunday» Annual fair Festivities to celebrate bringing down cattle from Alpine pastures at the end of summer «Wimmlete» grape harvest Penitential processions Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

17 Modern cultural scene Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

18 Relevance of Music Historical significance of music and singing as compensation for hard, everyday peasant Today: strong commitment of the people in associations Impressive number of orchestras, clubs, choirs, and bands Year round held concerts students at music school Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

19 Symphony and Jazz Symphony orchestra Liechtenstein Founded 1988 Regular symphonic and chamber concerts principal conductor Florian Krumpöck Tangente Jazz + Frequent jazz concerts with leading international and regional bands Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

20 Theatre and dance Wide range of theatre and dance highlights TAK theatre in Schaan Schlösslekeller theatre in Vaduz Liechtenstein Youth Theatre Liechtenstein Dance Club and many more Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

21 Film Vaduz Film Festival Film professionals from Liechtenstein Arthouse films at Takino Castle cinema in Balzers Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

22 Literature State library Association House of Literature Liechtenstein Readings at TAK P.E.N. Club Liechtenstein Writer s Union IG Wort ArGE Lielit Liechtenstein Literature Festival Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

23 Architecture Centuries-old buildings and modern architecture Rural living museum, Eschnerberg: In one of the oldest and most wellpreserved wooden houses built in 1518 Walser architecture in Triesen and Planken Centrum Bank in Vaduz, built by Hans Hollein Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

24 Culture Promotion Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

25 Fine and applied arts Development of fine arts promoted through work of the Liechtenstein Art Society cultural exchange programmes with other countries growing number of artists in Liechtenstein Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

26 Cultural Foundation Promoting cultural activities of persons and private organizations Literature, music, performing and visual arts, audiovisual media, popular culture, cultural studies Every year about people or 10 % of the population engage in the cultural sector benefit from the support measures of the Cultural Foundation Liechtenstein Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

27 Engländerbau Art Space Place of encounter, exchange and discussion Exhibitions, installations, performances and other artistic projects Exhibitions spread over 400 m² Contemporary art from the local region Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

28 Liechtenstein Art School Competence center for Art and Design Promotes creative talents and abilities of people Extracurricular education institution established in 1993 Classes for children, teenagers and adults Six studios and four ateliers Culture Liechtenstein Marketing

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