A special event of the “Aperitivi in danza” Festival, on Thursday, May 22, at 8:00 pm, at the Centro Internazionale d’Arte in Siena (Via Mencattelli 5/7) to celebrate through art the Europe Day with a creative reflection on the six fundamental values of the European Union, inspired by the “Manifesto di Ventotene”, written in 1941 by Altiero Spinelli, Ernesto Rossi and Eugenio Colorni. The event is organized in the context of the Spacciamo “Spinelli” project, created by MOTUS for Europe Day 2025, with the participation of the Consiglio Regionale della Toscana.
The recent controversies on the Manifesto di Ventotene have had the merit of reminding everyone of the existence of this very important text, which promotes European political unity, inspired by the principles of peace and freedom. For this reason, the text of the Manifesto di Ventotene is the core of the Spacciamo “Spinelli” project which, through the creative tools of the arts, pursues the objective of stimulating reflections and discussions on the values of peace, freedom, respect for human dignity, equality, rule of law and respect for human rights. These ideals, often forgotten, must be protected and safeguarded every day to guarantee the youngest the same opportunities that their parents enjoyed.
The event starts with the opening of the exhibition “Arte a portata di mano”, a collection of works made in ceramic by artists from Unione Italiana dei Ciechi e degli Ipovedenti ETS APS – Sezione territoriale di Siena. The program continues with a multidisciplinary performance, which celebrates European values through dance, theater and live music, with the musician Giulio Stracciati (guitarist and composer, first teacher of the CEPEM – Centro Etrusco di Perfezionamento Musicale di Volterra), the actor Francesco Chiantese (director and artistic director of Accademia Minima) and the dancers of the MOTUS Company.
The event will end with a buffet, to allow the artists and the public to interact in a convivial atmosphere. During the evening, a copy of the Manifesto di Ventotene will be distributed to all those present.
The ticket price is 12 euros (reduced 10 euros).
All proceeds from the initiative will be donated to Unione Italiana dei Ciechi e degli Ipovedenti ETS APS – Sezione territoriale di Siena.
Reservations are recommended (info@motusdanza.it or +39 0577 – 286980)