This autumn in the Isonzo area, a series of literary events, presentations and activities for schools on the literature of the Giuliano-Dalmatian exodus
The ‘Still Hours’ project explores the literature of the Giuliano-Dalmatian exodus to offer young people a key to interpreting the 20th century, a century marked by profound political and cultural changes that continue to influence the present.
Through the words of authors such as Fulvio Tomizza and Diego Zandel, universal themes such as identity, conflict, uprooting and respect for the other are tackled, involving boys and girls in activities that encourage reflection on the themes of the twentieth century in an innovative and participatory way: reading groups, literary itineraries, collection of testimonies together with the authors, philosophical walks and much more…
The whole process will culminate in a series of final moments where the results of the project will be presented to families and the community, with the aim of enhancing their commitment and active role in discovering history and building the future.
LITERARY EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2024 – RONCHI DEI LEGIONARI
Racconti istro-fiumani – Book presentation with the author Diego Zandel
18:00 / Municipal Auditorium “Casa della Cultura”
Recently awarded the prestigious ‘Fulvio Tomizza’ prize, Diego Zandel is probably the most important living Istrian-Dalmatian author. Born in a camp for Istrian refugees in 1948, the author is among the most representative of exodus literature, whose historical and personal memories populate his novels, thrillers, short stories and articles.
For the first time, the author will present to the public his new volume ‘Racconti istro-fiumani’, published by B#S Edizioni: perhaps the book where the author’s memory is at its purest, unwinding between reality and fiction, between personal events and fictional suggestions, against the backdrop of History ‘with a capital S’.
A debate with the participating audience is scheduled, followed by a signing of the copies.
The event is open to all, reservations are appreciated at prenotazioni@iodeposito.org
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 2024 – GORIZIA / NOVA GORICA
Ciclonugae II – Between Gorizia and border memories
Meeting point / Pzz.le Divisione Mantova 2 (under the Gorizia Central Railway Station)
Meeting time and registration / 9:45 a.m.
In the framework of the City of Gorizia Crocevie d’Europa event and with the contribution of the FVG Region, IoDeposito organises a bicycle excursion with author Alberto Pavan, and the presentation of the second volume of ‘Ciclonugae. Sui pedali tra le pagine del Friuli’.
For the occasion, a bike ride in collaboration with GorizianINbici (FIAB Monfalcone BisiachiInBici section), to discover the landscape between Gorizia and Nova Gorica, its cultural sites and the authors who speak of these places – Mitteleuropean, Friulian and also Istrian and Dalmatian -, with the author Alberto Pavan and taking Fulvio Tomizza’s literary suggestions as a starting point.
There will be a choice of two routes: one of approximately 10 km (recommended for families with children, children and adolescents), the other of approximately 20 km (in nearby places in the city linked to literary memories) recommended for those who enjoy long hikes.
At 12:30 p.m. there will be a special moment, also open to those not taking part in the excursion, together with the author Alberto Pavan with a convivial moment and signing of copies of the book.
To participate in the event, it is necessary to make a reservation from October 2nd by sending an e-mail to crocevie.europa@comune.gorizia.it or via Whatsapp to +39 335 7707746.
At the same addresses it is possible to request bicycle hire, with costs to be borne by the participant.
ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO SCHOOLS, GIRLS AND BOYS IN THE AREA
OCTOBER and NOVEMBER 2024 / “SPAZI AGGREGATIVI” FOGLIANO REDIPUGLIA AND MARIANO DEL FRIULI
MONDAY 11 OCTOBER 2024
Una storia letteraria – Readings by girls, boys and project partners
An online reading and emotional writing workshop, open to girls and boys 11+ from IoDeposito’s and project partners’ aggregative centers and workshops in Istria (Vodnjan) and Veneto (Crespano del Grappa), together with Comfort Zone’s art therapists. A different way to learn about the history of the 20th century, through the literary voices that witnessed it and the proactive exchange between girls and young women from different backgrounds, who can represent different perspectives on the same historical phenomenon.
For information write to comfortzone@iodeposito.org
MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2024 – “Spazio Aggregativo” Fogliano Redipuglia
Racconti istro-fiumani – Readings and workshop with Diego Zandel for girls and boys
A reading and emotional writing workshop, together with the Comfort Zone art therapists and the author Diego Zandel, whose autobiographical and family history, the focus of his novels, unfolds between Istria-Dalmatia and the exodus to Italy.
A different way to learn about the history of the 20th century, through the literary voices that witnessed it.
The workshop is open to girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 17. For information write to comfortzone@iodeposito.org
AUTUMN 2024 – GORIZIA / NOVA GORICA
‘Between Borders’ – a walk through thoughts and texts
An activity with boys and girls from Italian and Slovenian secondary schools as active participants, which will end with a philosophical walk, a walk through the history of the 20th century exploring the urban border between the two states, rediscovering, also through the different languages of the border area, the memory of those who saw that border change their lives forever. During the walk, students will encounter the memory of the exodus experience and border stories through the words of great writers.
The Ore Ferme project was realised thanks to the contribution of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region.
