Puglia protagonist of the fourth edition of the “Merenda nell’Oliveta”, the initiative promoted by the National Association of Oil Cities and sponsored by the Puglia Region. A unique experience to live from dawn to dusk, immersed in the olive-growing landscape. A way to come into contact with nature through the magic and beauty of the historic places of olive trees and olive groves. The theme of the 2024 edition is “mental wellness” or the psychophysical well-being that derives from the time we spend in the olive groves in contact with centuries-old olive trees, witnesses of this extraordinary millenary civilization. Thanks for your collaboration with the National Council of the Order of Psychologists, the presence of psychologists who will facilitate the participants in the activities is expected of mindfulness, yoga and pilates in the shade of the olive trees.
There are 23 snacks in the olive grove in Puglia. Here are the oil cities involved: Sammichele di Bari (BA) 1 May, San Nicandro Garganico (FG) 1 May, Casalnuovo Monterotaro (FG) 4 May, Bitonto (BA) 12 May , Canosa di Puglia (BAT) 19 May, Giovinazzo (BA) 19 May, Melendugno (LE) 19 May, Casamassima (BA) 26 May, Cassano delle Murge (BA) 26 May, Bisceglie (BAT) 26 May, Serracapriola (FG ) 1 June, Carovigno (BR) 2 June, Locorotondo (BA) 2 June, Corato (BA) 8 June, Fasano (BR) 8 June, Noci (BA) 8 June, Mattinata (FG) 15 June, Sannicandro di Bari ( BA) 15 June, Castellana Grotte (BA) 16 June, Molfetta (BA) 16 June, Ruvo di Puglia (BA) 29 June, Vico del Gargano (FG) 23 June, Alta Murgia National Park (BAT) 23 June. The programs are available on the site https://www.merendanelloliveta.it/regione/puglia/
“The Snack in the Olive Grove is an opportunity to strengthen the founding values of our Oil Communities, first and foremost that of conviviality. This year the over 80 Oil Cities that have joined the Merenda have taken a step further, committing themselves to raising awareness among citizens on the role of EVO oil as an ally in the prevention of oncological and liver diseases and as a fundamental nutraceutical for well-being not only physically but also mentally of people – he declared Michele Sonnessa President of the Città dell’Olio – I thank LILT who has been at our side since the previous edition and I am particularly happy and proud that thanks to the synergy built with the Order of Psychologists the activities of mindfulness, yoga and pilates included in the snacks will be enriched by the presence of psychologists and experts in these practices”.
“The Puglia of the Cities of Oil will also be among the regions that organize La Merenda nell’Oliveta. Participants will have the opportunity to discover and experience the olive grove landscape of our Region in connection with the beauty and culture of our cities. This year’s theme is “mental wellness”, a psychophysical well-being that is certainly returned to us by spending time and doing activities among our olive trees. In addition to the partners and patronage for this year’s snack at a national level, I would like to express my special thanks to the Puglia Region and Puglia Promozione for their patronage who always believe in the activities proposed and organized by the Oil Cities of Puglia” he declared Cesarean Troy National Vice President of the Oil Cities and Puglia Regional Coordinator.
“More than twenty Snacks in the Olive Grove in the Oil Cities of Puglia which will take place practically on all holidays and weekends in May and June. A coordination and proposal strongly desired and organized by the Puglia Coordination of Città dell’Olio. The snack represents an oil-tourism experience, understood as an activity linked to the world of EVO oil which allows you to delve into not only the production aspects but also the beneficial effects and health properties of extra virgin olive oil, the main food of the Mediterranean diet” commented Vanni SansonettiRegional Secretary of the Puglia Coordination of Città dell’Olio
Press Office of the National Association of Oil Cities
