Marseille-Provence 2013 a larger, decades-long, multibillion-dollar development effort to revitalize the city. The official designation of European Capital of Culture was created in 1985 with the goal of building ties between citizens of the European Union by celebrating both the diversity of European culture and its common history and values. The event is also considered an opportunity for a city or region raise its international profile and to foster urban renewal through investment in culture and tourism. Thus far, more than 40 cities have received the European Capital of Culture designation. The city of Marseille launched its candidacy to host the European
Culture of Quebec théâtre du Canada, the École nationale de l'humour and the École nationale de cirque. Quebec rewards its singers, musicians, authors, actors, directors, dancers, etc. regularly. Among the awards are: Montreal, Quebec's largest city, is the second largest French-speaking city in the Western World after Paris. The city is known for its culture, cuisine, and shopping. Montreal also has a large English-speaking and allophone population. Most immigrants to Quebec settle in Montreal, and many come from French-speaking nations. Quebec City, the provincial capital (albeit dubbed "La capitale nationale", national capital, in French), is best known as the first permanent settlement and