Friendship Festival of the Serafico

A festival that puts people at the center

The Friendship Festival of the Serafico is the most anticipated solidarity event of the Serafico Institute of Assisi, in the heart of the Province of Perugia. The Serafico is a center of excellence that for over a century has welcomed, cared for, and rehabilitated children and young people with complex sensory, cognitive, and motor disabilities. Once a year, it opens the doors of its park to the entire citizenry for a day of celebration, games, and sharing.

An experiential journey

The event is not a concert or a food festival, but a true sensory journey designed to engage both adults and children. Through themed stations set up in the park, visitors are invited to manipulate, explore, and participate, rediscovering the value of relationships and encounters with vulnerability. Each edition revolves around a different theme, inspired by the spirituality of Saint Francis and the message of the Canticle of the Creatures.

The bond with Assisi

The Friendship Festival is more than an event: it is a cultural gesture that shifts the perspective on disability, showcasing the hidden potential of every person. In Assisi, a city symbolic of welcome and fraternity, this day takes on a special meaning, intertwining with the celebrations of the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis. Admission is free, and the invitation is extended to families, schools, associations, and anyone who wants to spend a different afternoon.