InControCulture

InControCulture, the festival of encounter between peoples

InControCulture is the event that every March transforms the Primavalle district, in Rome's Municipality XIV, into a vibrant space for intercultural dialogue. Launched in 2025, the festival coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21st, bringing together schools, associations, and citizens around the values of inclusion, hospitality, and respect for diversity. The wordplay in the title, between "incontro" (encounter) and "controcultura" (counter-culture), perfectly captures the initiative's spirit: creating culture against all forms of racism.

Where it takes place: Parco Dominique Green

The heart of the event is Parco Dominique Green, located at Via Sant'Igino Papa 89, a green space beloved by the residents of Primavalle. For two days, the park hosts workshops, exhibitions, and open-air performances, while the final day sees students and citizens march to the Santa Maria della Pietà complex, where an olive tree, a symbol of peace, was planted in 2025.

The Program

The festival spans three days filled with activities designed primarily for young people and families:

• Artistic workshops and creative activities for children and teenagers;
• Exhibitions and theatrical performances in the park;
• Recreational activities and games for the little ones;
• Ethnic food tastings, offering a culinary journey around the world;
• Short film screenings created by migrants;
• The Peace March, featuring local school students, which concludes the event.

The Peace March

The most symbolic moment is the Peace March on March 26th: hundreds of students from Primavalle and Municipality XIV parade together to the Santa Maria della Pietà gardens, where they form a large human peace symbol. This collective gesture embodies the deep meaning of InControCulture: building community starting with the new generation.

Organizers

The event is promoted by the extensive Rete Migranti (Migrants Network) for the promotion of a culture of hospitality, with the support of Rome's Municipality XIV, ASL Roma 1, Samifo (Health for Forced Migrants), and the Lazio Third Sector Forum, as part of the "Periferia Capitale" program by the Fondazione Charlemagne. All initiatives take place in Rome, Lazio, and are completely free of charge.