FarinaFest - Morsi di Oplonti (Pasta and Pizza Festival)

The first edition of FarinaFest

On August 4, 2025, the Salesian oratory courtyard of Torre Annunziata hosted the first edition of FarinaFest - Morsi di Oplonti: Pasta and Pizza Festival, promoted by the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Piccoli Passi Grandi Sogni association, and the Misericordia. The goal was to celebrate the two iconic dishes of Italian tradition and the Oplonti history of mills.

What was eaten

With a 12-euro ticket, you received a plate of rigatoni bolognese, prepared by the Misericordia staff under the guidance of chef Nicola Iervolino using pasta from the Setaro Pasta Factory, the last historic pasta factory still active in the city and sponsor of the event, as well as a folded margherita pizza, made by the young people from the Salesian family homes together with master pizza makers Alamin Mia and Antonio Paduano, and a drink.

Music, art, and games

The evening was enlivened by the live music of the group Quattro quarti with lead vocalist Rena. Two installations were also inaugurated: the "Seeds of Kindness" mural by Nello Collaro and the "Avenue of Ancient Games" conceived by educator Stella Li Mandri. There was also a children's area with inflatables and entertainment.

Monday, August 4, 2025 - oratory courtyard, Via Margherita di Savoia

• From 8:00 PM - Opening of food stands: rigatoni bolognese with Setaro pasta, folded margherita pizza, and drink (ticket 12 euros).
• Throughout the evening - Children's area with inflatables and entertainment.
• Throughout the evening - Avenue of Ancient Games, curated by educator Stella Li Mandri.
• During the evening - Inauguration of the "Seeds of Kindness" mural by artist Nello Collaro.
• During the evening - Live music with the group Quattro quarti and lead vocalist Rena.

• Absolute first edition of the festival dedicated to the white art of Oplonti.
• Rigatoni bolognese prepared with pasta from the Setaro Pasta Factory, a historic sponsor.
• Folded margherita pizzas made by the young people from the Salesian family homes with master pizza makers Alamin Mia and Antonio Paduano.
• Inauguration of the "Seeds of Kindness" mural by Nello Collaro.
• Avenue of Ancient Games and inflatable area for children.
• Live music with the group Quattro quarti and soloist Rena.