Discovering farming culture and rural traditions
PROGRAMME:
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
– 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Fun and recreational activities with workshops for primary and nursery school children;
– From 8.30 p.m.: Technical seminar “The Mulberry Tree and Silkworm Rearing”
Speaker: Luigi Biffi, agronomist
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
– 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Fun and recreational activities with workshops for school groups;
– From 8.30 p.m.: Evening conference: “Biodiversity: a heritage for the earth, a value for agricultural businesses”
Opening remarks: Luciano Trapletti, Mayor of Berzo San Fermo; Angelo Casali, Chair of the Coldiretti Berzo San Fermo branch
Speakers: Anna Giorgi, University of Milan – Head of the Unimont Centre; Irene Facchinetti, regional coordinator of Campagna Amica; Case study: an agricultural experience of biodiversity; Davide Casati, PD regional councillor; Alberto Mazzoleni, FDI regional councillor
Closing remarks: Gabriele Borella, President of Coldiretti Bergamo
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
– 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Recreational activities with workshops for school groups;
– From 8.30 p.m.: Evening entertainment featuring a screening of the film *L’albero degli zoccoli*
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
– 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Local produce market, showcasing regional products and crafts
– Afternoon: games and workshops linked to rural culture for both adults and children
– Mechanical bull;
– Saddle christening;
– Evening entertainment featuring the Alpine Corps choir, traditional Bergamo music and the band Gli Aghi di Pino
At the end of each evening, there will be a cookery demonstration, presentation and tasting of local specialities and recipes prepared by restaurateurs from the village and the valley.
