Visit by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, and the Secretary of State for Culture
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Alberto Santos, visited the Centro Cultural de Belém on the 30 June for a working meeting with the Board of the Centro Cultural de Belém Foundation. The visit formed part of a cycle of institutional contacts with the country’s main cultural institutions, promoted by the Ministry of Culture.
During the meeting, the CCB’s leadership presented the key projects currently under way, with a particular focus on investments in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, an area that has been a clear priority for the current administration. One of the most striking moments of the visit was the climb to the building’s rooftop, where the members of Government were able to see the newly installed photovoltaic panels up close. These panels already allow the Foundation to save 30% on its energy bill, a value that will be reinvested in programming.
The Minister of Culture expressed her appreciation for the work carried out by the CCB Foundation in this field and underlined the importance of the example set by cultural institutions in promoting a culture of sustainability. She also highlighted the relevance of the CCB as a centre for creation, enjoyment and cultural debate, praising both the diversity of its programme and its ability to attract national and international audiences.
The meeting also addressed other strategic matters for the future of the Centro Cultural de Belém, including the strengthening of cultural offerings, the modernisation of infrastructures, the enhancement of the complex’s architectural and artistic heritage and its role in supporting the vitality of Portugal’s cultural sector.
The Foundation’s administration reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to invest in the excellence of its programming and in the institution’s long term sustainability, ensuring that the CCB remains an essential reference point in Portuguese culture.
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