A jump into the past, Saturday and Sunday next, to Ruvo di Puglia For Rerum Rubisa real one cultural bridge to strengthen the community’s bond with its historical and cultural roots.
Will be “an unforgettable journey through time», promise the organizers, with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 18th century in Ruvo di Puglia through a Historical reconstruction which combines a current reflection on the values of freedom, recalling salient situations and settings linked to the country as the feudal dominion of the Carafa And the riots of 1799 which affected Ruvo and other centers of the Kingdom of Naples.
It will be the beating heart of the event the historic center with Piazza Menotti Garibaldi which will be transformed into a lively historic market; visitors will be able to stroll among the stalls of skilled artisans, admire works and be enchanted by the traveling shows of street artists. The eighteenth-century atmosphere will be made even more authentic by the participation of the shops and venues of the historic centre, which with extraordinary openings will offer visitors the opportunity to discover the typical products of the place and immerse themselves in the effervescence of a past but not forgotten time.
The two-day program is rich and varied and includes fire shows and fakirism, dance, theater and aerial acrobatics which this year will also be enriched with musical moments dedicated to the youngest and designed to involve and experience the area in a more contemporary way. In fact, he will be the great protagonist of the evening of Saturday 25 May the bandLuciano Ligabue’s tribute band, which will perform in Piazza Dante di Dario.
The key moment of the festival will, however, be the imposing one historical parade which, on Sunday 26 May, will cross the streets of the city centre, creating a unique atmosphere with music, songs and dances of the period. The procession, animated by the participation of Ruvo citizens and delegations of re-enactment groups from Altamura, Fasano, Bitonto And Leccewill not simply retrace the historical events of 1799 but will also pay homage to the protagonists of the Ruvo revolutionthus offering a lively and engaging history lesson.
Alongside the shows, the festival will also offer the opportunity to delve deeper knowledge of the historical and cultural heritage of Ruvo di Pugliawith guided tours and educational workshops designed to actively involve visitors of all ages.
The event, edited by Culture and Memory Study Center of Ruvo di Puglia and supported by the Municipality of Ruvo di Puglia, the Regional Council of Puglia, the Bari Chamber of Commerce, the Puglia Foundation and the Pro Loco UNPLI Ruvo di Puglia APS, will be completely free. The event is directed by Vincenza Tedone.
