A family celebration, well organized as per tradition, which saw many people having fun, listening to music, watching sports and magic shows, eating together and experiencing the special moment of the launch of the colored balloons into the blue sky which symbolize the little ones ready to experience new adventures, preceded by the blessing of the Don Orione Fathers.
This year the feast of Santa Marta saw the presence of maestro Eddie Olivaa singer of Italian origin who has gained popularity in Sweden where he lives for half a century and who 10 years ago wrote a song for Pope Francis which Rai 1 broadcast live from Assisi.
Eddie Oliva, during the children’s awards ceremony, surprised with the‘Hymn of Velletrian exciting song that all the little ones, appropriately prepared in recent weeks thanks to the teachers led by Mariangela Melica and from master Francesco Mollicathey sang passionately.
Also in the front row listening to the Velletri anthem mayor of the town of Veliterna Ascanio Cascella, the vice mayor Chiara Ercoli and the city councilor Debora Rossi.
Cascella then greeted those present, thanking the Santa Marta Nursery School for the role played in the city community. Singing with Oliva, in a repertoire that then ranged from modern to Neapolitan music, the talented teacher Annalisa Cagioli.
During the afternoon of celebration and fun, the sports club’s judo performance also took place Fujiyama Velletri that, with the master Gianluca Serangeli, It entertained both adults and children. In the evening the artist’s magic show Eleonora Princess of Magic, the only Italian female illusionist who has also performed on the main national TV channels. Then the mega screen to watch Italy’s debut match in the European football championships, all embellished with street food provided by Pizzeria Prince.
A perfect organization that was able to count on teachers, collaborators, parents’ representatives, volunteers, the participation of the Velletri Red Cross and above all the great role and work of the Sisters of Santa Marta, with the presence of the Mother Superior Sister Viviana and of Sister Luisa who preceded her in this role for many years.
