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 the Estensi Gardens. The organizer of the event is Solidarity Economy District of Varese (DES Va)an association that since 2005 has promoted opportunities for collaboration and meetings with the realities that animate 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 – with the splendid opportunity of the Estensi Gardens as the venue for the event – have given us the right energy to try this year – Comment Marco Bonettipresident of DES Varese – The satisfaction was immense when we saw the participation of 80 exhibitorsthe maximum capacity we had given ourselves.”
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 extraordinary 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 a careful look also at renewable energy and sustainable mobility”.
What is DES Va, 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. The dream of DES Va is to create a peaceful economy that promotes the good life of all.”
THE INFORMATION TO VISIT THE DES FAIR
The Des fair will be held at the Estensi gardens on Sunday 16 June 2024.
The Mercato exhibition will be active from 10am to 7.30pm, with local producers, ethical trade, zero kilometer catering and ethical fashion.
During the day there will be workshops, shows and readings for children. The day will end at 9pm with a folk dance show
For more information, visit the sites: www.des.varese.it, www.allafieradeldes.it
