Even though the weather conditions proved changeable, this year’s edition recorded a absolute record of participants among “artists of the wind”designers, performers, international aerobatic flying champions and wind art enthusiasts who with their enchanting shows have transformed Cervia into Kite Capital of the World. As for 40 years now, this spring too over 250 champions they met again in the splendid location at the southern gates of Po Delta Park – destination of an unmissable pilgrimage – to talk together in the wind on the beautiful Romagna beach, now defined by themselves “place of the soul”celebrating the culture and traditions linked to kite flying and promoting the pluralism And inclusion as instruments of peace.
Followed by numerous Italian and international television broadcasters, the 44th edition of ARTEVENTO CERVIA not only promoted freedom, brotherhood and peace among peoplesbut he paid homage to the Emilia Romagna region with the intention of celebrating it rebirth after the catastrophic flood last spring through the choice of a evocative symbol– what is the pink flamingoemblem of regeneration – Of exceptional testimonials – With the’Antoniano Bologna and the choir of children of the Zecchino d’Oro chosen as Ambassadors of Peace – and numerous anniversaries, exhibitions and shows in line with its project and its value references.
THE PROGRAM FOR WEDNESDAY 1st MAY 2024
The closing day of festival of wonders presents a overwhelming calendar of eventswith workshops for adults and children, exhibitions, kite displays, circus showsbut most of all the last postmark of this year dedicated to the famous Bolognese scientist Guglielmo Marconi.
After the opening of the art and ethnic kite area, the giant kite and 3D Air Creations area and the exhibition area – where from 10.00 in the morning the first kites will take flight and paint the sky above Cervia with rainbow colors – visitors, as usual, will have the opportunity to sign up for workshops for adults and children by going to the Fiera del Vento Nord in the ARTEVENTO reception. In fact, the event dedicates thethe most precious part of its annual programming right at the laboratories, as ARTEVENTO CERVIA is the first festival to establish a “kite school” with thematic activities specifically designed to promote the traditions of wind art in relation to the guiding value of environmental sustainability.
The first appointment not to be missedof the last day of the Festival is expected at 10.30 at the ARTEVENTO reception at the Fiera del Vento Nord, where until 6.30pmit will be possible to obtain the celebratory postmark dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi, which historicizes his use of the kite for scientific purposescreated by the temporary postal service of Italian Post Philately. In collaboration with the Guglielmo Marconi Foundation and the Marconi MuseumARTEVENTO CERVIA pays its homage to the great Bolognese scientist in honor of 150 years since his birthanniversary which occurs on 25 April and which ARTEVENTO celebrates during the last day of the event.
In 1901, Marconi managed to pick up the telegraph signal of the letter “S” transmitted from the Poldhu radio station in Cornwall from over 3000 kilometers away. That was it first transatlantic wireless telegraph transmission in history, a success of extraordinary importance for the fate of humanity which Marconi’s genius was able to achieve thanks to the use of a “flying deer” which raised the receiving antenna. This extraordinary historical episode for our destiny testifies to how the thousand-year-old flying object, to which ARTEVENTO dedicates the festival, stimulated the mind of man, leading him to change the fate of transport and communications in the 19th century. It also prefigures the most interesting prospects for the sustainable turning point, highlighting the wind as source of clean, renewable and accessible energy in the contemporary world. The kite, from a pioneering tool to a symbol of change, continues to inspire and promote a vision of the future focused on sustainability.
We continue at 11.00 am with the concert of Musical Band “N.Bonanni” of Cupramontana (Ancona) in the exhibition area, continued at 11.30 from the show of Circus Madeira – contemporary circus (without animals) co-protagonist of this edition – entitled “Freewheeling” and set up at the chapiteau next to the Kite Circus Village in Nobel Prize Square. This is one acrobatic comedy show on a German wheel that mixes comic theatre, circus and street art and which sees the participation of the creator Roberto Sblattero.
Another fun circus performance will be held at 3.30pm and takes the name of “Gran Cabaret Madeira”with a rerun expected at 5.30pm, which will close this year’s calendar of Circus shows. We also remind you that the Kite Circus Village represents one of the great innovations of the 44th edition, as first official restaurant of the event. Maintained by the staff of Full Moon Cerviathe Kite Circus Village is open every day and offers the perfect location to enjoy tasty Romagna dinners in the colorful and intercultural atmosphere of ARTEVENTO, in close contact with its beloved protagonists.
The multicultural festive atmosphere of the festival amplifies at 2.00 pmin the exhibition area with the moment dedicated to Korea – Guest of honor of this edition, chosen because of the anniversary of the 140 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Korea – titled “Korea Special Guest 2024”. Continued at 2.30pm there Sky Gallery with the review of guest delegations: this year there are quite a few 50 coming from 5 continentswho with their participation gave life to a record edition never seen before.
In the same location at 3.30pm comes the much acclaimed “Flight of the Flamingo”the bewitching scenario of kites dedicated to this edition’s totemic animal, celebrated by this year’s numerous guest artists, among which the contribution of the famous American kite flyer stands out Joel Scholtzwhich signs the spectacular “flock” of flamingos for ARTEVENTO CERVIA 2024, giving life to the “Pink Floyd Flamingo display”.
At 4.30pm the talented Dutch artist returns Dick Toonen with a final unmissable repeat of the entitled performance “The Wall”which provides the majestic simultaneous take-off of around forty kites “Drumbox” to the tune of the famous song The Wall.
Continued at 5.00 pm the usual appointment with “Sport Kite Show”the series of aerobatic flight performances in solo, pairs and teams, which sees the participation of numerous international champions, gathered once again in the “their Cervia” to show off their skills as true champions of the kite discipline.
We also remind you that even on the last day of the festival it is possible to explore the “Gardens of the Wind”the exhibition of environmental art installations which for years has represented one of the main attractions of the festival, to immerse yourself in the colors of imagination to discover the most original international designers.
Don’t forget that on Wednesday 1st May you will have the unique opportunity to visit for the last time the two exhibitions dedicated to two great international artists, such as the British champion Carl Robertshaw – whose exhibition is set up at the “suspended space” by Officina Artevento, on Pinarella beach in the Fiera del Vento Nord area, visible from 10.00 to 17.00 – and German Wolfgang BieckMaster of KAP Kite Aerial Photography – for which ARTEVENTO CERVIA organized an exhibition at the Rubicon HallIn the Salt Warehouse Sectionvisible from 2.00pm to 5.00pm and from 9.00pm to 11.00pm.
