Festival of Peoples
A multicultural celebration in the gardens of Villa Salino, dedicated to inclusion
About Festival of Peoples Cavaglià
A celebration of inclusion
The Festival of Peoples is a multicultural event that brings the gardens of Villa Salino to life in Cavaglià, a town in the lower Biella area of Piedmont. The initiative was born with a clear goal: to showcase the traditions, customs, and heritage of the diverse cultures present in the area, fostering inclusion and mutual understanding among people.
Stalls, stories, and cultural exchange
For an entire afternoon, the historic gardens of Villa Salino transform into a meeting point for different worlds. The foreign-origin communities living in Cavaglià set up stalls dedicated to their home countries, sharing personal stories, objects, tales, and fragments of their traditions. The idea is to get to know the history and culture of fellow citizens more closely in a climate of exchange and mutual curiosity.
As noted by the Councillor for Culture, Monica Bertolini, the initiative aims to "celebrate the traditions, customs, and heritage of various cultures, with a focus on inclusion and mutual understanding," driven by a desire to learn more about the origins of the citizens of Cavaglià.
Organizers
The Festival of Peoples is promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Cavaglià together with the Parish Caritas, in collaboration with the Cooperativa Nuova Vita and the Associazione Da Mutommu Italia ODV. It is a collaborative effort between institutions, non-profit organizations, and local associations that shapes a day dedicated to social cohesion.
The setting of Villa Salino
The event is hosted at Villa Salino, one of the historic residences of Cavaglià, whose gardens offer a green and intimate space, perfect for an event open to the entire community. The festival is free and designed for families, residents, and visitors curious to discover the multicultural dimension of this corner of Piedmont.
An event to look forward to
Building on its success, the Festival of Peoples in Cavaglià is becoming a recurring fixture on the local calendar, with organizers planning to return each year with new ideas and proposals to enrich the celebration.
Festival of Peoples Cavaglià — edition 2026
The 2026 Festival of Peoples in Cavaglià was held on Sunday, June 7, from 2 PM to 6 PM, in the gardens of Villa Salino. The event, organized by the Department of Culture and the Parish Caritas in collaboration with the Cooperativa Nuova Vita and the Associazione Da Mutommu Italia ODV, saw a large turnout.
The heart of the event was the stalls set up by the foreign-origin communities present in the area, who shared testimonies, stories, and traditions from their home countries in a spirit of exchange and celebration. The initiative reaffirmed the values of inclusion and mutual understanding, with the administration thanking all those who brought the day to life.
Programme Festival of Peoples Cavaglià 2026
The event took place on the afternoon of Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM, in the gardens of Villa Salino in Cavaglià.
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Opening of the stalls set up by foreign-origin communities, showcasing traditions, customs, and heritage from their home countries
- Direct testimonies from citizens about their cultures of origin
- Moments of meeting and mutual understanding between the different communities in the area
A detailed program was not released in full: the event focused on the community stalls and moments of sharing.
Highlights Festival of Peoples Cavaglià 2026
The stalls set up by the foreign-origin communities, described by the organizers as "wonderful," and the direct testimonies about the home countries of the citizens of Cavaglià, in the spirit of inclusion and social cohesion.
Prices Festival of Peoples Cavaglià 2026
Practical information — Festival of Peoples Cavaglià
Location
Villa Salino Gardens, Cavaglià (BI), in the province of Biella, Piedmont.
How to get there
By car: Cavaglià is located along the SS143, a short distance from the Santhià-Biella exit of the A4/A5 motorway. By train: Santhià station, on the Turin-Milan line, is the main hub, from which Cavaglià can be reached in a few minutes.
Admission
Admission is free.
When
The event takes place in the afternoon. For updated dates and times, it is recommended to check the official channels of the Municipality of Cavaglià.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Peoples Cavaglià
Giardini di Villa Salino
Via Umberto I, 13881 Cavaglià