“Along the Tiber … Rome”, the manifestation of the Roman Summer comes of age
80 evenings of entertainment, between mid-June and late August, along the banks of the Tiber. Also this year the symbolic event of the Roman summers returns. Let’s talk about “Along the Tiber … Rome”.
“Our goal is to enhance the Tiber – explained the organizer Lorenzo Marsili – taking care of the environment and exploiting its social and cultural potential. We are proud to offer Rome once again an opportunity for quality summer evening entertainment. of safety, respect for the environment and the rights of the inhabitants of the historic center. We are the historic brand that has concretely contributed to the rediscovery and liveability of the Tiber quays, the heart and symbol of a city that is rediscovering the pleasure of meeting again later the harsh experience of the pandemic.
“Along the Tiber… Rome” is aimed at the Romans as well as the tourists, the young as well as the not so young. We are happy to make our consolidated experience and a wide range of offers available to visitors for all needs and tastes “.
11 Food & Beverage points with macro-areas characterized by an international gastronomic offer (Roman, Spanish, Mexican, ethnic). 50 craft stands, again with a local and international offer. 10 association stands related to the environment, culture, literature, music. Many associations are actively involved in environmental and animal protection: the adoption of dogs, the cleaning and care of our habitat (Nuova Agropoli), the care of the Tiber as an immense heritage of our city (Underwater World). Other associations deal with jazz music and cinema The event represents 200 VAT numbers of artisans constantly present over 80 days and creates job opportunities for over 400 people. The program of “Scene – Cinema along the Tiber” is very rich and varied with guests of the caliber of Carlo Verdone, Paolo Virzì, Paola Minaccioni, Beatrice Baldacci, Franco Angeli and many others (detailed program attached separately). Free screening every evening at 9.30pm. A Spazio Libri will function at Ponte Garibaldi, to emphasize the cultural vocation of a great popular event. “Salotto Tevere” is back, the cultural space coordinated by the Artistic Director Giò Di Sarno, singer-songwriter and journalist, Neapolitan but always in Rome: “My idea was, and is, to make the docks a meeting place for artists affected by the pandemic, stolen to that applause necessary for the soul. The space is open to anyone who wants to perform, present a book, a disc or spend a simple evening among the people who have the opportunity to attend for free, in an enchanting place, the performances scheduled by the calendar or the performances of passing artists. The calendar is constantly evolving…. In addition to directing the artistic events, I will stage my recital “Napoli e non solo” ”. Every Wednesday there will be appointments for the “IusArteLibri: Il Ponte della Legalità” literary prize, created by the lawyer Antonella Sotira, president of the cultural association between lawyers and magistrates “IusGustando & IusDisputando: Legal Symposia”, through lounge-debates, animated by lawyers, magistrates, academics, writers and journalists, followed by convivial moments. The Thursday shows are also back, curated by the well-known and popular author and director Fabrizio Giannini, an attentive and refined lover of Roman history and traditions. In the bookshop, for example, his audio book “Serenata a Trilussa” has just been released in which he interprets the poems of the great Roman singer. Confirmed the presence of Father Paolo Fiasconaro of the Missionary Center of the Friars Minor Conventual.
The “La Vela d’ oro “Association, founded and run by the Marsili family, in collaboration with the Lazio Region and Rome Capital, has provided Father Paolo with a free stand for his activities. Father Fiasconaro is ready to listen, to dialogue, even to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or to Confession. And then meetings, evenings of charismatic animation, performances by ethnic and folkloristic groups, conversations “in full respect of the opinions of others”. The initiative dates back to 2014 when the Friars decided to face a challenge: “Let’s give a humanitarian, social and spiritual face to the Roman summer on the Tiber”. The Missionary Center of the Friars Minor Conventual has listened to the appeal of Pope Francis for “an outgoing Church, in perennial Mission” and has also found its way on the banks of the Tiber. All information about “Along the Tiber … Rome” – Dates and opening times: from June 16 to August 28, free and free admission every day from 7pm to 2am (with music stop at midnight); – Main entrance to Ponte Garibaldi. Other entrances: Ponte Sisto, Ponte di Cestio and Ponte Sublicio; – The event takes place on the right bank of the Tiber, from Ponte Sisto to Ponte Sublicio, that is (on the surface) from the height of Piazza Trilussa to the historic complex of San Michele a Ripa; – Security, surveillance, cleaning: 50 daily employees to supervise safety and decorum. Colored bags for the separate collection of waste, an electric van from “Lungo il Tevere … Roma” will transport them to a collection point in the service area in Ponte Sublicio: the Ama will pass at the end of each evening. In this way the docks will be cleaned every morning; – The organization will place and care for 1000 plants along the route. It will also provide lighting and free bathrooms with sewage and continuous supervision of staff for maintenance and cleaning.