And the city is now preparing for the big events of August: from Festivarts to Borgo Rosato.
Another success for "Piazze d'Estate," the program of summer events organized and promoted by the Municipality of Castellana Grotte and Grotte di Castellana srl.
After the sold out concert of Umberto Tozzi last July 2nd, also Mario Biondi fills Largo Porta Grande uniting generations with music that transcends time and space. A performance that will live on in the memories of all who attended, and during which Mario Biondi expressed his desire to return to the Castellana Caves, which he visited that afternoon, appreciating their beauty and acoustics.
Her concert closes the events at Largo Porta Grande and leads residents into the major events of August and September: from the excellent interviews of "Festivarts" to singer-songwriter music and food and wine, from theater to historical reenactments, from evenings dedicated to children to sports weeks.
< Domi Ciliberti – certify the quality of an artist like Mario Biondi, who needs no introduction, and the quality of the artistic choices for this first installment of Piazze d'Estate. Castellana confirms its readiness to welcome numerous visitors from neighboring towns and beyond. Biondi was particularly impressed by our Castellana caves, so much so that he made it clear, directly from the stage, that he would like to return to Castellana for further collaborations. Piazze d'Estate bids farewell to Largo Porta Grande after two wonderful concerts, those by Tozzi and Biondi, as well as the thrills of dance with World Dance Movement and the city schools. We are returning Castellana to the people of Castellana and giving many tourists the opportunity to experience its most significant and iconic locations. We would like to extend a special thank you to all those who, behind the scenes, contributed to the success of all the events. To the police, to the municipal offices, to the stewards, to those who took care of the cleaning of the area and to the fantastic guys from APS Sottosopra who took care of the reception and the arrangement of the entire area in an impeccable and professional manner>>.
Thousands of people from across the region have flocked to Castellana Grotte's squares in recent weeks. They've been attentive and enthusiastic, engaging in the various events, some of which are held simultaneously in multiple locations across the area. Thanks to "Piazze d'estate," the area has become a hub of sharing and pride.
< Fabio Caputo, city councilor for events and sports – I'm thinking of Piazza Garibaldi with the concerts by Ron and Antonella Ruggiero, I'm thinking of Piazza Nicola e Costa with the four Festivarts dates, I'm thinking of Largo San Leone Magno with Borgo Rosato, Abbatissae, Tieni il Tempo, San Leo Music Fest, and the Theater Festival. We're continuing on the path to making Castellana a more attractive, welcoming city, ready to project a positive and vibrant image of itself.
< Francesco Manghisi, president of Grotte di Castellana srl – confirms, if ever it were needed, how important it is to work together to achieve a single goal: the good of Castellana Grotte and its residents, who can finally enjoy summer evenings without having to drive and leave their hometown. The Grotte company and the Municipality are working together to make this summer an unforgettable season. And the results of this collaboration are there for all to see.
< Serafino Ostuni – has shown that together we win. Always. The large family, made up of the Grotte company and the Municipality of Castellana, works and is committed to giving citizens, our true employers, the opportunity to enjoy their city and be able to proudly say they are part of a community that does so much for the Puglia region.
