Festival of Cultures

Festival of Cultures 2025 in L'Aquila

From May 6 to June 3, 2025, the Festival of Cultures brought a rich calendar dedicated to dialogue between peoples to L'Aquila. The inauguration, at the Palazzetto dei Nobili, featured the screening of "Green Border" by Agnieszka Holland and "The Blue Caftan" by Maryam Touzani, followed by a debate with journalist Annalisa Camilli from Internazionale.

Over the weeks, every Tuesday and Wednesday, screenings, talks, and concerts alternated, with guests such as director Andrea Segre, Father Mattia Ferrari of Mediterranea Saving Humans, and the Policultural Orchestra of Piazza Palazzo. The multicultural staff, composed of sixteen young residents from twelve different countries, was the protagonist of the festival. The closing took place on June 2 and 3 at the Auditorium del Parco.

2025 Program (main events)

• May 6 — Palazzetto dei Nobili: inaugural screening of "Green Border" by Agnieszka Holland, with a debate on migration.
• May 7 — "The Blue Caftan" by Maryam Touzani.
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays in May — meetings, talks, and screenings with guests including journalist Annalisa Camilli, director Andrea Segre, and Father Mattia Ferrari (Mediterranea Saving Humans).
• Concert by the Policultural Orchestra of Piazza Palazzo.
• June 2-3 — Auditorium del Parco: closing events with traditional music, sports, and integration.