apropa cultura week

Theatres, museums and other cultural amenities from all over Catalonia will celebrate the second edition of 'Apropa Cultura' Week from this Monday the 24^th to the 30^th of October. The 63 cultural amenities that are taking part in this initiative will programme a wide range of activities to make people aware of the importance of democratic access to culture. 1,573 social organisations will hold meetings between social groups and artists during more than 200 cultural events throughout the week. 'Apropa Cultura' is a pioneer initiative in Europe aiming at opening culture to citizens at social risk, such as people with intellectual and physical disabilities and people with drug addiction problems, amongst others.

From the 26^th of October to the 1^st of November, the 55 cultural amenities, including theatres, festivals and museums that take part in 'Apropa Cultura' will try to make their presence more visible. 'Apropa Cultura' is a pioneer initiative in Europe which aims to open culture to those sectors of society which are at risk, such as people with intellectual and physical disabilities, women who have fallen victim to domestic violence and people with drug addiction problems, amongst others. During this week, nearly 1,500 social organisations will hold meetings between social groups and artists during more than 200 cultural outings. For their part, the amenities involved in 'Apropa Cultura' will extend their cultural programme and make cheaper tickets available, set aside for these target groups.