This program is based on the willing of regional cultural authorities Conselleria de Cultura e Turismo de la Xunta de Galicia and Direção Regional de Cultura do Norte de Portugal, together with European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation Galicia – Norte de Portugal to foster multicultural cross border cooperation and collaboration. The three partners of the Nortear Program are highly committed in all fields of culture. Their work is focused in culture, both as a mankind need and also as driving force for economic and social development.