Sunday Cultural Tea
The Sunday cultural meeting series in Martiniana Po
About Cultural Tea
A cultural series in the heart of the Po Valley
In Martiniana Po, a village of just over eight hundred inhabitants nestled at the entrance to the Po Valley, in the Province of Cuneo and in the shadow of Monviso, culture finds a home in the "Sunday Cultural Tea" series. Organized by the Giovanni "Netu" Borgna Cultural Association at their headquarters on Via Marconi, the series offers a cycle of Sunday afternoon meetings that enliven the months between winter and spring, transforming a small Piedmontese town into a vibrant hub for discussion and learning.
Lectures on history, art, and current affairs
The common thread of the series is variety: each event is dedicated to a different theme, led by expert speakers—university professors, local scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts—who make complex topics accessible. The program ranges from the figures of the Saluzzo Middle Ages to art history, from the spirituality of the Alpine valleys to reflections on new technologies and artificial intelligence. The audience is invited not only to listen but to engage with the guests in an informal and participatory atmosphere.
A convivial formula
As the title suggests, the meetings are held in a spirit of conviviality: after the lecture, a cup of tea becomes an opportunity to continue the conversation and strengthen the bonds of the small community. The events, always with free admission, generally take place on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 PM at the association's headquarters.
A cultural anchor for the territory
In an era where small towns struggle to keep their activities alive, the "Sunday Cultural Tea" represents a precious cultural anchor for Martiniana Po and the entire Po Valley. The series enhances the historical and artistic heritage of the Cuneo area, while also addressing broader topics, and helps keep intergenerational dialogue alive in a mountain community. It is a virtuous example of how local associations can generate culture that is accessible to everyone.
Cultural Tea — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the "Sunday Cultural Tea" confirmed the multidisciplinary vocation of the Martiniana Po event, alternating history, spirituality, and current affairs in a series of free Sunday afternoon meetings. The events took place at the headquarters of the Giovanni "Netu" Borgna Cultural Association on Via Marconi, starting at 4:00 PM.
Among the topics addressed, the series brought the history of the Marquisate of Saluzzo back to the forefront with the figure of Thomas III, explored the devotion and art of the Alpine valleys with the sanctuary of the Madonna di Becetto, and looked to the future with a lecture on artificial intelligence. A program that successfully united the local public and culture enthusiasts, maintaining the usual convivial formula that gives the series its name.
Programme Cultural Tea 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026 — 4:00 PM
"Thomas III of Saluzzo: a marquis, a knight-errant, a writer"
- Speaker: Marco Piccat, former director of the Department of Philosophy, Languages and Foreign Literatures at the University of Trieste
- Topic: The figure of Thomas III of Saluzzo (1356-1416), author of the medieval text "Le Chevalier Errant", and the miniatures accompanying the manuscript, illustrated from the volume "The Noble Game of the Knight-Errant"
Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 4:00 PM
"The Madonna of Becetto — Paths of faith and art"
- Speaker: Almerino De Angelis, of the Historical Studies Society of the Province of Cuneo
- Topic: A journey through the spirituality and artistic testimonies of the Alpine valleys, focusing on the sanctuary of Becetto (Sampeyre) and the Black Madonna
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 4:00 PM
"Artificial Intelligence — Risks and opportunities"
- Speaker: Carlandrea Quaglia, Physics graduate and software designer for over forty years
- Topic: Analysis of the potential and risks associated with the spread of automated systems and artificial intelligence
All events were held at the association's headquarters on Via Marconi, with free admission.
Highlights Cultural Tea 2026
- Professor Marco Piccat's lecture on the marquis-writer Thomas III of Saluzzo and his precious medieval miniatures
- A journey through faith and art discovering the sanctuary of the Madonna of Becetto
- A current affairs meeting on artificial intelligence, exploring its risks and opportunities
Prices Cultural Tea 2026
Practical information — Cultural Tea
Where
Giovanni "Netu" Borgna Cultural Association headquarters, Via Marconi 8, Martiniana Po (CN), Piedmont.
When
Meetings are held on Sunday afternoons, generally at 4:00 PM, between February and May.
Cost
Free admission. During the events, it is possible to join or renew your membership with the association.
How to get there
Martiniana Po can be reached by car from Saluzzo along the road to the Po Valley; the nearest train station is in Saluzzo. For information, you can contact the association at +39 345 4534564.
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Where does it take place — Cultural Tea
Sede dell'Associazione culturale Giovanni "Netu" Borgna
Via Marconi 8, 12030 Martiniana Po