A pyrotechnics display has marked the beginning of the Derry-Londonderry 2013 City of Culture year.
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Derry will host 140 events during the year - including the Turner Prize and the Royal Ballet's first visit to Northern Ireland for 20 years. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the award was "a precious gift for the peacemakers" in Northern Ireland.
Organiser Martin Bradley said: "The way that Derry-Londonderry has come together as a team to ensure that the full potential of 2013 is realised has been truly remarkable and will ensure the maximum possible benefits for all the people of the city". To the actor James Nesbitt chancellor of the University of Ulster, which has the Magee campus in the city " the event is a 'Precious gift'.
'Musical heritage'
Opend with Sons and Daughters concert on 20 January 2013 in a new, purpose-built venue in Ebrington Square. The aim of the concert is to celebrate Derry's rich musical heritage. It will be broadcast by the BBC. The Turner Prize will also be staged in the former barracks on Ebrington Square. It will be the first time the prestigious art competition has been held outside England.
A group called The Lords of Lightning wowed the well-wishers who joined the celebrations Derry City Council's Brendan McMenamin, lead programmer of the New Year's Eve event, said it was going to be a great occasion. After the fireworks, Culture Company's Sound of the City provided musical entertainment across a number of venues in the city to mark the transition to 2013. (Fram Martins).
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