On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, at the CREA – Viticulture Enology of Velletri, in the suggestive former Experimental Cellar, the long-awaited Festival of Popular Instruments and Traditions will be held. The event, organized by Velester Folk Group with the patronage of Municipality of Velletri, it will be a two-day event dedicated to the memory of Franco Crescenzi, a leading figure in the promotion and preservation of local musical traditions.
The event, this year in its second edition, was born in memory of one of the founders of the Velester Folk group, Franco Crescenzi, passed away prematurely at the age of 60 two years ago. A festival that brings together the passions and origins of this folk group with an exhibition of the instruments, arts and popular traditions in which the group has taken part over the years.
Franco Crescenzi, known for his immense contribution to the musical culture of the area, will be celebrated through a series of activities that will highlight the richness of traditional instruments and popular music. His legacy, of inestimable value, continues to live on thanks to events like this that perpetuate his memory.
During the festival, participants will be able to immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of the former Experimental Cellar and be enveloped by the sounds and melodies that represent the soul of the local culture. There will be numerous activities, including entertainment and animations for children, parades, food stands with local products, tastings, artists and artisans, guided tours, presentations and illustrations. Museums and exhibitions will help make the event a complete cultural experience.
The event will include a series of engaging concerts, which will range across different popular musical traditions. Talented and passionate musicians will perform, bringing their skill and love of traditional music to the stage. The rhythms of folk dances and traditional melodies will transport participants on a fascinating journey through the culture and art of the area.
It will be a unique opportunity to get to know other local realities that keep alive the desire to do, know and learn new things. The festival will not only offer a rich program of cultural and recreational activities, but also an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate their roots together, including entertainment, exhibitions and a “food and drink” area, with food and drinks .
There will be exhibitions of instruments, today and from times gone by, with the participation, among many, of the “Museikè” instrument museum of Artena. Furthermore there will be Artists and Craftsmen from the city and surrounding areas who follow what tradition dictates over the years.
Entrance to the festival is free and the event will be open to the public from 10am to 7pm. An unmissable event for anyone who wishes to experience and appreciate the beauty of the popular traditions of Velletri and the surrounding area.
Last year, we remember, the event was hosted at theformer church of San Francesco, a few steps fromUrban archaeological area of the SS. Stigmata.
Velletri hosted the 1st Festival of popular instruments and traditions at the former church of San Francesco, including popular dances and songs
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