COUNTER WAR. Tomorrow at 4pm at the centuries-old olive tree in front of the Municipality of Controguerra, in via Amadio 2, the second appointment of the fourth edition of the “Snack in the Olive Grove” will start. The event invites participants to a walk of approximately two km among the Controguerra olive groves. The agronomist Bernardo Serra he will lead the group to discover the ancient tradition of extra virgin olive oil production. The photographer Mauro Di Bonaventura will hold a mini photography course, to capture the landscapes and details of the Slow City of Controguerra. During the event, it will be possible to taste the fine oils of the Frantoio Macci Ugo, accompanied by an afternoon snack paired with a local wine selected by a local winemaker. The day will be enriched by readings from the graphic designer and actor Luca Settepanella, which will feature songs taken from “Il Barone Rampante” and “Il trail of the spider’s nest” by Italo Calvino, “The house on the hill” by Cesare Pavese, “La strada” by Cormac McCarthy and texts by Giacomo Leopardi. The readings were chosen and organized in collaboration with Auser Val Vibrata.
Also at Controguerra, today at 9pm in the council room of the Municipality, as part of the “At 9 in the Evening” event, the second appointment will be held with the presentation of the book “Caring the Shadows” by Magali Rapini, a collection of 38 short stories. The event will be opened by greetings from the mayor Franco Carletta and the councilor for culture Fabrizio Di Bonaventura. A dialogue will follow between the author and Margherita Adduciwith interventions by Andrea Carbone And Anna Cozzi.
«These initiatives», declares councilor Di Bonaventura, «represent an important opportunity to enhance the cultural and territorial excellence of Controguerra. I take this opportunity to invite everyone to participate in the photographic contest “A look at Controguerra: the colors of the Slow City”, to share your vision of the colors and atmospheres of our splendid city. Participation is open to all interested parties.”
