Culture – The organizer of the event, Alessandro Maurizi: “From 26 June to 14 July in Viterbo and Bagnoregio” – This morning the presentation of the event
by Daniele Camilli –
Viterbo – We receive and publish – “100 events, 15 days and 2 cities… Ombre festival kicks off, from 26 June to 14 July”. The president of the Shadows association Alessandro Maurizi.
Viterbo – Ombre Festival press conference
This morning the Festival was presented in the council room of Palazzo dei Priori.
“I turn my face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.” The title of the fifth edition of the festival. Meetings, music, theatre, dinners under the stars, exhibitions and Europeans 2024.
“This is not just a festival – says Maurizi -, but a place where human relationships are developed and consolidated”.
Viterbo – Ombre Festival press conference – Massimo Mecarini
Together with Maurizi, there are also the mayor Chiara Frontini, the councilor for culture Alfonso Antoniozzi, the vice president of the regional council Enrico Panunzi, the regional councilor Daniele Sabatini, the president of the Shadows association, Alessandro Maurizi, the president of the province Alessandro Romoli, the police commissioner Luigi Silipo, the provincial commander of the Financial Police, Carlo Pasquali and Maria Teresa Ubertini of the Carivit foundation.
“A festival – explains Frontini – which embraces the entire historic centre. From San Pellegrino to Piazza del Gesù, Piazza San Lorenzo, Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza San Faustino. The state police are the beating heart of this festival which doubles its duration. A way to continue to be together in community.”
Viterbo – Ombre Festival press conference – Maria Teresa Ubertini
“Being a policeman – adds Silipo – is not a job but a lifestyle. And the Ombre festival is a tangible demonstration. A festival that is not only an important moment of aggregation, but an opportunity for the city”.
In the room there are the president of the Chamber of Commerce Domenico Merlani, the president of Ance Andrea Belli, the president of the porters association Massimo Mecarini, the councilors Emanuele Aronne and Patrizia Notaristefano, the councilor Alessandra Troncarelli and the chaplain of the police station Don Flavio Valeri.
“There is a need to address young people so that they belong to the world of lights and not to that of shadows – underlines Romoli -. An initiative that needs to involve and raise public awareness on issues of legality.”
Two cities are involved in the festival. Viterbo and Bagnoregio. In Viterbo, from 26 June to 14 July. In Bagnoregio, from 30 June to 14 July
Among the protagonists of the event, in Viterbo, Vinicio Marchioni, 30 June at 9.15 pm. Sigfrido Ranucci, 2 July at 9.15pm. Giuseppe Cruciani, 5 July at 9.15pm. Roberto Vannacci, 6 July at 9.15pm. Alessandra Mussolini, 8 July at 9.15pm. Serena Bortone, 10 July at 9.15pm. Walter Veltroni, 12 July at 9.15pm. Nicola Gratteri, 13 July at 9.15pm.
Viterbo – Ombre Festival press conference – Domenico Merlani
“Today is an important stage – says Panunzi -, the role of Maurizi is fundamental as he aims higher and higher every year. The UDP, the office of the region to which I belong, considers Ombre an important festival. Legality is everyday life.”
“A festival that is good for the city – continues Sabatini – with moments of in-depth analysis and cordiality. A city that opens up to those who want to take an interest in legal issues. An important festival.”
“We will celebrate our 250 years of history within the Ombre festival – explains Pasquali -. And for us it is a source of prestige.”
“A festival that includes and gives space and identity to those who participate – highlights Antoniozzi -. A festival works if it stitches together the realities of the territory. Because in addition to bringing culture from outside, it enhances that within the city. Not only that, but those who invest in culture make a safe investment. Last year the municipality of Viterbo financed the festival with 50 thousand euros in services. This year, thanks to the fact that the festival had many other fundings, including that of the region and various private sponsors, the municipality financed the festival with 35 thousand euros. Freeing up figures that can also help other cultural realities.”
“A festival – says Ubertini – which has all the admiration of the Carivit foundation for the variety and depth of the topics chosen and the speakers”.
“The city grows when these events are supported by entrepreneurship – declares Merlani -. And the feedback is evident.”
“As entrepreneurs we have always believed in the relaunch of the historic center – Belli relaunches -. We must always think of a city that is attractive.”
“We are bringing three events dedicated to solidarity to the festival – concludes Mecarini – with three dinners in support of as many realities. Between the end of June and July 7th, the latter being the day of the pylon test”.
Daniele Camilli
June 18, 2024
