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Often we encounter statements stating that Trenčín couldn't be the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) since it is not cultural enough, merely a small city in comparison to other large European cities, simply because it doesn't have the means to do so.

For us in Slovakia, the inner critic carries a particularly strong voice. Sometimes we do not feel good enough to get a position where we can demonstrate our potential. It also pulls us around to see many weaknesses and obstacles that prevent us from seeing what could actually await us.