Derry born actress Roma Downey backing her home city’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2023 along with Belfast
DERRY’S famous daughter Roma is backing her home city along with Belfast in their joint bid to become the Capital of Culture 2023.
In a video posting, the Touched By An Angel actress says: “Hello my names is Roma Downey.
“I am backing the bid by Belfast and Derry to become European Capital of Culture because I love the spirit of my home town.
“And I will always be a Derry girl at heart.”
The WeAre2023 team will submit the bid in London on the deadline day this Friday, October 27, followed by a presentation to a 10 strong expert judging panel at the end of November.
They’ll know by the end of the year if the bid has been shortlisted, and if so, they’ll carry out further public engagement and develop a second bid submission by summer 2018.
The winner will be announced later in 2018 and the preparation for a year-long programme of cultural events in 2023 will start in earnest.
For further information on Belfast City and Derry City and Strabane District Councils’ European Capital of Culture bid and to pledge your support, visit www.weare2023.eu
You can also join in the #WeAre2023 conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
