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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which festival Became Europe’s Capital of Culture recently?
A
Classical Art
B
Prehistoric Architecture
C
Capitals of Culture
D
Malta’s Valletta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Novi Sad was awarded the European Capital of Culture in 2022 title, alongside the Luxembourg town of Esch-sur-Alzette and Lithuania’s second-largest city, Kaunas.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2023, there are 3 European Capitals of Culture: Elefsina (Greece) Veszprém (Hungary) Timisoara (Romania)

Detailed explanation-3: -The decision came into force on 1 January 2021, and Novi Sad joined Kaunas (Lithuania) and Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg), as the European Capital of Culture in 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The European City of Culture programme was launched in the summer of 1985 with Athens being the first title-holder. In 1999, the European City of Culture program was renamed to European Capital of Culture.

Detailed explanation-5: -The three European Capitals of Culture for 2023 are Elefsina in Greece, Timișoara in Romania and Veszprém in Hungary.

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