Commemorative Coin, RIGA 2014, European Capital of Culture. Riga has been gearing up for this since it won its bid in 2009. Since 1985 cities across Europe compete to hold the Capital of Culture title. Donated by Nils Usakovs, Mayor of Riga, Latvia, along with information on Azerbaijan 'Neighborhood Partnerships' and Azerbaijan 'Seven Beauties' Ballet, to be performed at the San Diego Civic Theater in October 2014. San Diego has a Neighborhood Partnership with Switzer Highland (North Park) and Nasimi District in Baku, Azerbaijan.