Culture in Córdoba It has consolidated its position as one of the major drivers of social and economic development under the leadership of Juanma Moreno's government, which has placed the cultural sector as a cross-cutting priority in its policies. This was highlighted by the participants of the Culture and Future Forum, held on May 14 in the Caliphate city, where prominent representatives of the Popular Party of Andalusia, the City Council, and the cultural sector analyzed the challenges and opportunities that the sector represents.
During her speech, the deputy coordinator of Culture and Heritage of the Andalusian PP, Macarena O'Neill, stressed that The Andalusian Government has placed culture in Córdoba at the center of its transformation policies., promoting an ambitious investment agenda and fostering dialogue with all stakeholders in the cultural ecosystem. O'Neill also highlighted the desire to incorporate traditionally overlooked sectors such as music bands, publishing, and sacred art into the debate.
According to the popular leader, Strengthening culture in Córdoba also means strengthening the social, economic and tourist fabric of the city, contributing to job creation, human development, and the consolidation of a democratic and cohesive society. Furthermore, O'Neill asserted that investments in the cultural sphere offer a highly positive social and economic return for the community.
Culture in Córdoba generates employment and businesses
The data supports this commitment. Since the arrival of Juanma Moreno's government in 2019, Employment linked to culture in Córdoba and Andalusia has grown by 44%, going from 50.645 to 73.033 workers., while the business community has added nearly 7.000 new companies, reaching the current figure of 32.645.
This boost is also reflected in tourism activity, since Almost half of the visitors to Andalusia are attracted by its cultural heritage, with the cultural offerings in Cordoba being one of the main attractions. both nationally and internationally.
Pilar Pintor, deputy secretary of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Andalusian People's Party, praised the leading role played by Córdoba in Andalusian culture, thanks to its four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its vibrant cultural offering. For Pintor, Culture in Córdoba acts as a powerful engine of economic revitalization, generating employment and attracting creative talent., positioning the city as one of the most prominent cultural epicenters in southern Europe.
Culture in Córdoba as a symbol of identity, development and freedom
Within the framework of the forum, the president of the PP of Córdoba, Adolfo Molina, claimed the value of these days of direct encounter with citizens, highlighting the need to Promote policies that strengthen culture in Córdoba as a symbol of identity, engine of economic development, generator of employment and space of freedom.
"In Córdoba, culture is not an accessory or a mere slogan; it's part of our DNA, and it must be managed with commitment, responsibility, and a vision for the future.", said Molina, who emphasized that the city must continue to lead innovative cultural projects in Andalusia.
For his part, the mayor of Córdoba, José María Bellido, insisted that the Culture in Córdoba has been, is and must continue to be a hallmark of identity for all the people of Córdoba., recalling that the city has historically been a benchmark for the meeting of civilizations and cultural creation. Bellido emphasized that The current commitment must be not only to protect the valuable legacy received, but also to promote new artistic and cultural expressions that enrich this heritage for future generations..
"Culture in Córdoba must project itself ambitiously into the future, not content with safeguarding what has been inherited, but rather contributing new creations to the city's cultural landscape.", the mayor stressed.
Culture in Córdoba: shared present and future
The forum made it clear that Culture in Córdoba is not just an element of the past, but an engine of the present and future, capable of generating employment opportunities, social cohesion and tourist attraction, in addition to positioning the city as an international benchmark.
Participants agreed that the public-private partnership model promoted by the Andalusian government should be the roadmap for ensuring sustainable growth and innovation in the cultural sector, promoting local creativity, digitalization, and the internationalization of Córdoba's cultural offerings.
Thus, the The Andalusian government reaffirms its firm commitment to culture in Córdoba., deploying inclusive, modern, and participatory policies that make the city and Andalusia a top-level cultural reference in Europe.
