Educating Community Festival

The Educating Community Festival in Bra

The Educating Community Festival is a widespread event that brings the city of Bra to life every spring, nestled in the heart of the Roero area in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. Promoted by the Municipality of Bra in collaboration with local schools, youth centres, associations, and foundations, the festival serves as a public and festive culmination of the numerous educational and social projects dedicated to children, teenagers, and families throughout the school year, all under the shadow of the iconic Zizzola tower.

Three days of theatre, cinema, and workshops

The event spans three days, each with its own unique focus. The first day is dedicated to the "Educating Community on Stage" project, featuring performances and short films created by secondary school students, exploring themes such as relationships with peers, adults, and oneself. The second day highlights the STAR theatre project, supported by the Fondazione CRT, showcasing final performances by primary and secondary school students open to the public.

The celebration at the Giardini del Belvedere della Rocca

The highlight is the grand closing party at the Giardini del Belvedere della Rocca, where nature and community converge. This is where the youth centre celebration, tied to the "Community Spaces" project, comes to life with the participation of local oratories and associations. The afternoon is packed with activities for all ages: guided tours of the botanical garden, scientific workshops—such as using red cabbage as a pH indicator—the "Wild Masks" outdoor creative workshop using leaves, branches, and natural materials, as well as chess, board games, art exhibitions, and musical entertainment.

A city growing together

More than just a calendar of events, the Educating Community Festival embodies the idea that education is a shared responsibility of the entire community. In Bra, this vision translates into a participatory, free event that honours the daily efforts of teachers, educators, volunteers, and families, returning a space of intergenerational connection to the city, immersed in the greenery and history of the Rocca.

Practical information

• Where: Various locations throughout Bra, with the final day at the Giardini del Belvedere della Rocca
• When: Late May, over three days
• Admission: Free for all activities
• Promoter: Municipality of Bra in partnership with local schools, youth centres, and associations