La Spezia: 98th Palio del Golfo, from 27 July. The Palio Village will be the stage for the BLUE FESTIVAL.

La Spezia: 98th Palio del Golfo, from 27 July. The Palio Village will be the stage for the BLUE FESTIVAL.

In the context of 98th Palio del Golfo, from 27 July, the Palio Village will be the stage for BLUE FESTIVAL: a rich calendar of shows and talks to learn about, share, discover and protect the marine environment, its precious habitat and share the culture of the blue economy.

The Palio del Golfo is the most awaited event in our city, a competition that deeply involves the villages and those who live there, which has obtained the prestigious patronage of the Ministry of the Sea. To further celebrate this moment, the Blue Festival was created, which will be hosted entirely in La Spezia and will offer citizens many opportunities to reflect on the culture of the sea and the protection of this environment.

The Memorandum of Understanding aimed at valorising the Palio del Golfo was signed by the Municipality of La Spezia, the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea, the Carispezia Foundation and the Committee of the Villages. This agreement demonstrates the great value that the Blue Festival represents for the La Spezia area and its growth opportunities. In fact, around this event, a network of collaborations was created between professionals, experts and associations who recognized La Spezia as a starting point for research, development and social inclusion. During these days of events, experiential workshops, excursions, musical performances and appointments are planned to fascinate and give the opportunity to delve deeper into the issues of the Blue Economy, raising public awareness about sustainability and protection.

The mayor of La Spezia Pierluigi Peracchini declares: “The Blue Festival constitutes a unique opportunity for the knowledge, discovery and protection of our marine environment, also proving to be a fundamental opportunity to raise awareness among each of us regarding the crucial importance of safeguarding our seas and promoting sustainable development. The rich program of workshops, conferences and events dedicated to the Blue Economy allows us to delve into topics of extreme interest for the future of our community. It is important to highlight that our province represents the main Italian hub in the maritime economy, in relation to the total economy, an aspect of which we are rightly proud. Therefore, it is essential to promote discussion on these topics and inform citizens so that they understand the importance of respect for the marine environment and the opportunity to exploit the resources it offers us in a responsible manner".

Linda Messini, Vice President of the Carispezia Foundation: “We are very pleased to have participated as promoting bodies in the signing of the memorandum of understanding for the organization of the second edition of the “Blue Festival”, an event that is part of the activities of the Palio del Golfo of La Spezia and wants to invest in the valorisation and potential of our territory. With this new and expanded edition and, thanks to the collaboration of the vast network of actors involved, we intend to increasingly promote and enhance the peculiarities and environmental riches linked to the culture of the sea".

Blue Festival is divided into large areas:

The BLUE FESTIVAL KIDS with workshops designed specifically for the little ones and organized by the Zoe cooperative Management of cultural services at the Carispezia Foundation.

THE BLUE TALKS they will be opportunities for dialogue on science, on the Blue Economy and on the topic of water, a look at the future that must start from solid knowledge in the present.

To capture the atmosphere of the Festival, the EXPERIENCES were designed: experiences and storytelling to immerse yourself in the blue, from the sky to the sea. Fun will not be secondary, in the SHOWS art tells the story of environmental challenges and creativity becomes the protagonist of the Blue Festival, the public will be able to appreciate photography, literature, music and docu-films.

There will also be room for taste, the FOOD BLUE sets itself an objective: to bring sustainability, quality and excellence to the plate and the glass.

Il August 2th 2023, the Blue Festival will be enriched with a Navy stand dedicated to the Divers category which this year celebrates the 90th anniversary of its establishment. It will be an opportunity to get to know the COMSUBIN divers and observe their underwater equipment. As part of the docu-film series "A whale in the shell and other stories" you can watch the presentation of a short video regarding an underwater archaeological intervention carried out in favor of the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Liguria".

BLUE FESTIVAL is an event dedicated to the greatest possible inclusion, organized by the Borgate del Palio del Golfo Committee and the Municipality of La Spezia, with the support of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Carispezia Foundation. Coordination is entrusted to BASI Comunicanti in collaboration with "Il Pianeta Azzurro" and the Scholé Futuro Institute for the Environment and Education - WEEC Network. Blue Festival originated from an idea by Roberto Besana. The events will take place from 27 July from 17.30pm onwards. For each event, the methods of participation will be communicated and the details will be illustrated. The complete Blue Festival program can be consulted on the website www.paliodelgolfo.it

The Blue Festival it is open to all ages, to stay updated we invite you to follow the dedicated social channels.

PROGRAM:

THURSDAY 27 JULY

BLUE FESTIVAL KIDS, ARTù CREATIVE WORKSHOPS – curated by ZOE Cultural Services Management at the Carispezia Foundation.

18.30pm – 19.00pm, Molo Italia Stage.

OPENING EVENT

Inauguration of the Palio Village: Pierluigi Peracchini Mayor of La Spezia Deputy Mayor, Councilor Hon. Maria Grazia Frijia Massimo Gianello, President of the Villages Committee Mario Sommariva, President of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port System Authority Andrea Corradino, President of the Carispezia Foundation The city authorities and the representatives of the Borgate.

19.00-20.00

BLUE TALK, “More and more blue”

Speakers: Pierluigi Peracchini Mayor of La Spezia (The sky is always bluer The water is always bluer
The Air is increasingly blue), Mario Sommariva President ADSP Eastern Ligurian Sea (The Port is increasingly blue, The Economy is increasingly blue) and Marco Casarino General Secretary of the Riviere di Liguria Chamber of Commerce (The Earth is increasingly Blue. Blue Economy and heroic viticulture), councilor Giacomo Raul Giampedrone Liguria Region Environment (Funded projects linked to sustainable development), Moderated Paola D'Amico – journalist from Corriere della Sera.

EVENT ALSO BROADCAST ON RADIO

20.30

Inauguration of the fountain dedicated to the Palio del Golfo and created on the initiative of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port System Authority

21.30pm – 22.30pm, Molo Italia Stage.

THEATER SHOW

'Can You Sea?' scientific-acrobatic show created thanks to the collaboration of Ecology and Marine Geology teachers of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DSTA) with the Kirkes Association - Small School of Acrobatic Arts.

FRIDAY 28 JULY

BLUE FESTIVAL KIDS, ARTù CREATIVE WORKSHOPS – curated by ZOE Cultural Services Management at the Carispezia Foundation.

18.00pm – 19.00pm, Molo Italia Stage.

BLUE TALK, “BLUE ECOSYSTEM”, greeting from the Mayor of La Spezia Pierluigi Peracchini.

Posts: Simone Pacciardi, Relations Service with the EU strategic projects, market development and intermodality – “Reusing marine shells and sediments, GREENLIFE4SEAS project” Ingrid Roncarolo, Environment and Energy Planning Service – “Managing waste to protect the sea” Chiara Lombardi, ENEA Researcher, Center of Marine Environment Research – “Gulf of La Spezia: Smart Bay Santa Teresa, nature-man ecosystem”, moderated by Paola D'Amico – journalist from Corriere della Sera.

“IT'S Cool”, Conversation between the journalist Paola d'Amico and Roberto Guido Sgherri President of the ITS La Spezia Foundation Marco Scajola Councilor of the Liguria Region – Presentation of “IT'S Cool” orientation evening
EVENT ALSO BROADCAST ON RADIO A.

Following in the courtyard of the “Capellini – Sauro” Institute, “IT'S Cool” in collaboration with Radio 105.

19.00pm – 20.00pm, Molo Italia Stage.

PREVIEW JAZZ FESTIVAL, Maestro Massimiliano Avallone ensemble.

Organized by the “G.” Conservatory Orchestra. Puccini” of La Spezia.

20: 00 - 22.00

Terminal 1 (former Customs)

FOOD BLUE, “OYSTERS&BUBBLES”

Activities in collaboration with the Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce and TuttiFRUTTI. Organized with LUNA BLU and the AUT AUT Foundation.

SATURDAY 29 JULY

17.30pm – 19.00pm, Molo Italia Stage – space in front of Passeggiata Morin (water mirror).

Velocior and Circolo Velico SP rowing exhibition.

20.00-21.00

FOOD “SEA GARDENS & LAND GARDENS”

Activity in collaboration with the Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce, and TuttiFRUTTI Organized with LUNA BLU and the AUT AUT Foundation.

21pm – 45pm, Molo Italia Stage.

MOBY DICK, KRAKEN THEATER

“I Saw the White Whale”, loosely based on the work of Herman Melville, Recital and live illustrations.

22.30pm, Morin Walk.

“The stars in the Blue” Organized in collaboration with the La Spezia Amateur Astronomers Association and Assonautica.

SUNDAY 30 JULY

19.00pm – 20.00pm, Molo Italia Stage.

BLUE TALK, “YOUNG BLUE COOL”, hosted by Patrizia Saccone.

Greeting from Pierluigi Peracchini Mayor of La Spezia Filippo Bertani, Rotaract Degree thesis – BLUE ECONOMY
Erika Mioni, The Blue Planet – Paths in the Blue – EUROPEAN BLUE SCHOOL Gabriele Ciardi – Blue-Life – The protection of the sea starts from us SEAFUTURE AWARDS HIGH SCHOOLS.
20.00pm – 21.00pm, Terminal 1 (former Customs).

FOOD BLUE,”QUEEN ANCHOVY & DOC CINQUE TERRE”

Activities in collaboration with the Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce, and TuttiFRUTTI. Organized with LUNA BLU and the AUT AUT Foundation.

21pm, Molo Italia stage.

MUSICAL SHOW, “BLUE PARTY”

All in Blue

MONDAY 31 JULY

BLUE FESTIVAL KIDS, ARTù CREATIVE WORKSHOPS – curated by ZOE Cultural Services Management at the Carispezia Foundation.

21pm, Molo Italia stage.

MUSICAL, GOSP Orchestra – Young La Spezia Orchestra.

TUESDAY 1 AUGUST

BLUE FESTIVAL KIDS, ARTù CREATIVE WORKSHOPS – curated by ZOE Cultural Services Management at the Carispezia Foundation.

19pm-00pm, Palco Molo Italia.

“The Palio for Women”.

Speakers: Pierluigi Peracchini Mayor of La Spezia Maria Grazia Frijia Deputy Mayor Councilor for the Palio del Golfo Massimo Gianello President of the Borgate Committee Francesca Micheli Vice president of the Borgate Committee Luigi Caroppo, deputy director of La Nazione, odera: Selene Ricco.
21.45

SHOW

Recital “Tra le mie Waves” by and with Sergio Muniz, Journey between music and words to tell the story of the inner sea.

WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST

BLUE FESTIVAL KIDS, ARTù CREATIVE WORKSHOPS – curated by ZOE Cultural Services Management at the Carispezia Foundation.

21.00pm-22.00pm, Palco Molo Italia.

BLUE TALK BLUE PLANET

Greetings from Pierluigi Peracchini Mayor of La Spezia.

Speakers: Raffaele Grandi General Director Triton Research Paola Tepsich – Life Conceptu Maris
Marcello Di Francesco underwater photographer Angelo Mojetta, marine biologist, scientific collaborator of Il Pianeta Azzurro, moderator Francesco Tomasinelli, journalist of Focus Junior and Life Pinna expert.

“A WHALE IN A SHELL” and other stories. Documentary film series in collaboration with, among others, Sea Film Festival.

Stand of the Divers and Raiders Group “Teseo Tesei” (COMSUBIN), Passeggiata Morin.