Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
President of Portugal
“Braga is living testimony of a transversality, ecumenism, of openness for over a millennium.”
“Braga is living testimony of a transversality, ecumenism, of openness for over a millennium.”
“Some of the main attributes of the city are its youth, its creativity, the innovative spirit that is very much associated with a very strong technological dynamics, connected with research centers and universities.”
“Events such as Semibreve Festival, Encontros da Imagem, the Theatro Circo and gnration programming, have been highlighting the name of Braga and fostering a growing artistic activity.”
“There is a great appetite and curiosity of Braga's young and old creators for using a technological component in their more traditional activities.”
“The world of media arts and their use is exploding right now. Here in Braga we have all the necessary conditions to truly make a difference. ”
“The willingness to support a more global project where science and the arts can coexist is very positive.”
“When we talk about media arts we are always talking about science and art.”
"A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart."
“We have been witnessing this growth over the last few years and Braga really has a creative power in the digital arts areas.”
"Braga is a creative city and it is a city that has been able to enhance its history and its future, to present itself as an unavoidable city in the media arts.”
“The combination of culture and heritage with technology and innovation is crucial.”