Fili Meridiani: A Summer Between Arbëria and the Balkans
The 2026 summer season of Fili Meridiani APS focused on promoting Arbëresh heritage as a resource for local development, engaging communities in Pallagorio and other Arbëria towns, and collaborating with partners in Albania and Kosovo.
Key Activities:
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Java e Muraleve Arbëreshe (June Opening):
Artists and students from Kosovo collaborated to create vibrant murals, supported by workshops, meetings, and musical events. -
Engagement with the Balkans:
Participation in the “Diaspora n’Pejë” event included showcasing local music, traditions, and food, featuring a dromësat showcooking. -
MUZÈ – Spazio Arbëria:
Events included workshops and the presentation of the “Arbëresh Dictionary of the Crotonese Arbëria,” which contains approximately 25,000 entries, promoting language and cultural traditions. -
Local Network and Events:
The association took part in various festivals such as “La Via dei Supporti,” “Dasa Food Fest,” “19 Fuochi,” and “Vino nel Borgo in Arbëria,” strengthening community ties.
Aim:
The goal is to transform cultural safeguarding into tangible opportunities for tourism, creativity, and local development. President Ettore Bonanno emphasizes that language, tourism, music, creativity, gastronomy, and international relations can be integrated into a cohesive strategy.
As the summer season concludes, Fili Meridiani intends to solidify partnerships and develop structured projects that connect culture, tourism, and innovation.
Where It Is
- Location: 88818 Pallagorio KR, Italia
- Coordinates: 39.308432, 16.9075698
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