AFRICAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE
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Over the last 35 years, a shifting spotlight has settled annually on different European cities, and now Africa is set to have its own annual Capitals of Culture programme, with Marrakesh claiming the prize as first holder of the title. The Moroccan capital has always been a strong contender for the role, with such architectural riches as the Badia Palace and Saadian Tombs, as well as the living traditional culture of the medina and its craft shops. But it has also become a hub of contemporary art galleries, while the new Yves Saint Laurent Museum continues to draw praise. Events planned for 2020 include the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and the Africa Dance Biennial.