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A sustainable, inclusive and equal Wales demands a distinctive and creative culture; one which values diversity, where bilingualism is a growing reality and where there are strong links between community arts and sport and our national cultural institutions. Wales has a strong identity - with a growing number of people learning and speaking Welsh, an active arts sector and international reputation for our festivals; a strong sporting tradition and the emergence of 'Cwl Cymru'. However this identity is under pressure from a global media and social change. Through our new Cultural Strategy and the work of the cultural consortium Cymru'n Creu we will promote the distinctive and creative cultural life which will support social and economic development and reach out to an international audience. New proposals: Fulfil the economic and social potential of our culture through Wales' first National Culture Strategy Our commitments: To promote the cultural life of Wales Continue to press the UK government to designate St. David's Day as a national bank holiday for Wales Develop a concerted approach to promoting the arts and cultural heritage of Wales through the work of our new cultural consortium, Cymru'n Creu. Investigate the establishment of a Welsh Film Fund To promote excellence, inclusion and diversity in the arts Continue to support the development of the Wales Millennium Centre Sustain the Welsh National Opera and BBC National Orchestra as world class companies Complete the restructuring of the Arts Council for Wales to make it more locally responsive Ensure all main lottery streams have a distinctive Welsh direction Improve access to information on arts and events in Wales through a new database and web-site To promote participation and excellence in sport and recreation Greatly increase participation in sport at all ages, but particularly helping the young Encourage greater female participation in sport, through the Sports Council's programmes Fund a minimum of 120 of our top sporting achievers through Elite Cymru By 2003/4: Increase attendance at arts events to 42% of population by 2003/4 Stabilise the proportion of Welsh speakers and sustain the growth amongst young people Increase the number of remote users of the National Library to 151,000 Ensure all public libraries are online by 2002 Undertake a major redevelopment of the visitors facilities at Big Pit, Blaenavon Maintain the increase in visitor numbers at museums, through a programme of exhibitions Increase extra-curricular participation in sport by 7-16 olds to 80% Increase sports participation by Welsh adults to 60% Halve the gap between men and women's participation in sport by 2005 To extend access to and awareness of the Welsh language Reinforce the Assembly's commitment to bi-lingualism with the new Assembly language scheme Support the promotion of the Welsh language in communities through funding and work of Mentrau Iaith. Focus the work of the Welsh Language Board in light of the current review of its operation To increase access to libraries and museums Support the development of the National Library's new visitors centre Make the treasures of Welsh museums and libraries accessible in digital form on the internet Display the National Museum's collections at local museums Set service standards for public libraries, in particular to assist disadvantaged groups and lifelong learners Rationalise the advisory structure for museums, archives and libraries By 2010 More people who can speak Welsh, with the sharpest increase amongst young people Substantially increase international knowledge and appreciation of Welsh music, film, art, drama, cultural he |
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