10 years after the last edition, ‘is back’At the DES FAIR‘, provincial fair of Solidarity Economy, for the first time in Varese, in the wonderful setting of Estensi Gardens.
The event is organized by Solidarity Economy District of Varese (DES Va), an association that has been promoting since 2005 the solidarity economy of our province.
«We have been dreaming of bringing the fair back to the area for a long time; the financial support of the Cariplo Foundation and the patronage of the Municipality of Varese have given us the right energy to try this year – he comments Marco Bonettipresident of DES Varese – The satisfaction was immense when we saw it arrive the participation of 80 exhibitorsthe maximum capacity we had given ourselves.”
To launch the Des Fair, which will be held Sunday 16 June (With market exhibition from 10am to 7.30pm and folk dance show at 9pm), on Saturday 8th the organizers held a banquet in Corso Matteotti «For an association like ours the organizational costs of a fair are onerous, which is why we organized a self-financing prize draw, mainly with local products, and we sold tickets in Corso Matteotti. The first prize is a home chef: more precisely the “Real kilometer chef” Salvatore Palmeri. An expert professional with knowledge of many agricultural realities of Varese, who cooks true delights while describing the products and the territory.”
WHAT IS THE SOLIDARITY ECONOMY
The solidarity economy is an economic model that promotes production, distribution and consumption practices based on principles of equity, sustainability and solidarity. It focuses on the well-being of people and communities, rather than profit, encouraging cooperation, social inclusion and respect for the environment.
The DES fair will be an opportunity to meet the various local realities of the solidarity economy, from fair trade to social agricultural cooperatives, through responsible tourism and ethical fashion, the protection of human rights and the environment, with a also attentive to renewable energy and sustainable mobility.
WHAT IS DES VA, THE SOLIDARITY ECONOMY DISTRICT OF VARESE
The DES Va ETS is an association active in the Varese area since 2005. It counts among its members Solidarity Purchasing Groups (GAS), fair trade shops, social cooperatives, agricultural companies, associations, artisans, professionals.
The district aims to experiment and consolidate forms of solidarity economy through the development of a local solidarity network, the promotion of culture on related issues and the development of projects and activities to support local realities. The objective is to create production, distribution and consumption systems based on the principles of the solidarity economy, which place the value of people and relationships before profit, respect human rights and legality, and protect the environment and biodiversity. DES Va’s dream is to create a peaceful economy that promotes good living for all.
For more information:
www.des.varese.it
www.allafieradeldes.it
