LUCCA. “Lucca Historiae Fest”, desired by the municipal administration to encourage the dissemination of the city’s history through new methods capable of reaching a wide audience, not only adults, but also young people and children, was presented by the mayor Mario Pardiniby the Councilors for Culture Mia Pisano and Tourism Remo Santini and by the councilor with responsibility for historical traditions Lorenzo Del Barga.
The dates are June 21st, 22nd, 23rd. The large events area in the stands of San Frediano has been confirmed. From this year the Real Collegio will also be set up, which will host various activities including exhibitions and shows.
The overall formula of the event has also been confirmed: the Clock of Time, the section that tells the history of the city and which will see historical reconstruction displays along the entire route of the Walls; events and shows, among which there will be the knights’ joust, the military camp with siege engines and various demonstrations, medieval fencing, performances by flag-wavers and musicians, historical Renaissance and 18th century dances. From this year at the Real Collegio there will also be a new area dedicated to the little ones with historical games. Also in this edition there will be space for displays and exhibitions which will concern miniatures of different types, a market exhibition with various exhibitors, a multimedia story of the history of Lucca, an artillery exhibition, a Re-Knowing the Walls exhibition and tasting of typical local products .
«The festival was created to raise awareness among the people of Lucca about the city’s history – said Pardini and Del Barga –. This event, which we have wanted since the beginning of our administrative mandate and which is growing year after year, is part of a broader program of revaluation and rediscovery of the city’s historical heritage.” All the details of the program will be available on the Lucca Historiae social channels and on the luccahistoriae website. it. L
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