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Umeå - European Capital of Culture 2014

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February 3, 2014

The northern Swedish town of Umeå is Europe's most northerly capital of culture ever. The birthplace of thriller writer Stig Larsson starts a year of events and festivals with a spectacular ceremony on the frozen river Uma.

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