Festival of Giving

A festival celebrating giving in the Belvedere del Piceno

The Festival of Giving is a cultural event held in Ripatransone, a charming village in the Province of Ascoli Piceno known as the Belvedere del Piceno, in the Marche region. The festival transforms the historic Luigi Mercantini Theatre into a space for meeting and dialogue where ideas intertwine, cross-pollinate, and turn into concrete actions. The common thread is giving, understood as an act of love and responsibility, capable of building trust and activating real social transformations.

Who organizes it

The festival was born from an idea by AVIS Comunale of Ripatransone and is curated by NEXT ODV as part of the "Casa del Donatore" initiative. It is part of the Ripatransone Community Hub (RCH) project promoted by the Municipality of Ripatransone, an initiative that focuses on community, participation, and territorial regeneration. The structure closely resembles that of TEDxAscoliPiceno Salon, with short, impactful interventions alternating with experiential moments.

What to expect

The program combines various forms of participation, designed to engage the audience beyond simple listening:

• TEDx-style Talks on sharing, solidarity, and innovation;
• Practical Workshops to turn ideas into concrete actions;
• Artistic, musical, and storytelling Performances;
• Laughter Yoga and moments of shared well-being;
• Networking Circles with TEDx cards, aperitifs, and convivial toasts.

Why it's worth it

In a landscape of events often focused on major cities, the Festival of Giving demonstrates how even a village like Ripatransone can become a laboratory for ideas and community. It is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving—time, skills, blood, attention—and to experience the historic center of Ripano in an unusual and participatory way, amidst culture, solidarity, and human relationships.