Platischis in Festa

A festival that resists depopulation

Some festivals are more than just festivals. Platischis in Festa is one of them. It takes place every August in Platischis, a tiny hamlet in the Municipality of Taipana, in the province of Udine: a village of just over fifty inhabitants nestled in the Valli del Torre, a stone's throw from the border with Slovenia. Up here, where the mountain has been emptying out over the years, four days of celebration become an act of resistance and love for one's land.

Over thirty years of community

The event, organised by the Pro Loco Platischis APS, has grown significantly in its over thirty years of history. Today, it is not just an entertainment event, but a real tool for revitalising the area, designed to keep the community alive and make the village attractive again to younger generations. Each edition focuses on the memory of the place, its traditions, and its roots straddling Friulian and Slovenian culture.

What the festival offers

The four days offer a dense and varied programme, capable of combining conviviality, culture, and fun:

• Live music every evening and dancing nights
• Food stand and bar with local dishes
• Charity raffle with rich prizes
• Football, table football, and morra tournaments
• Art exhibitions and screenings dedicated to the village's memory
• Games and workshops for children

Between Friuli and Slovenia

The border location is also reflected on stage: alongside Friulian bands, there are groups playing Slovenian folk music, a testament to a border culture where the two languages have coexisted for centuries. Visiting Platischis during the festival means discovering an authentic and little-known corner of Friuli Venezia Giulia, immersed in the nature of the Valli del Torre.