“Cultural diplomacy is a soft power tool that can bridge divides, foster mutual understanding, and pave the way for peace and collaboration.”

— Madeleine Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State.


“In the long term, all politics is about changing culture, because culture changes politics.”

– Andrew Breitbart, American journalist and political commentator.


“The arts and culture are not just about expressing ourselves, they are also about our identity, our pride in who we are, our shared values, our connectedness.”

– Quincy Jones, American record producer and composer.