This Corpus Christi holiday will be more than a well-deserved break for people from Espírito Santo. The city of Vitória is preparing to host a cultural event of great magnitude: the Noi Siamo La Storia Italian Culture Festival, which marks 150 years of Italian immigration to Brazil.
The festival, organized by Federative Association of the Italian Community of Espírito Santo, will take place in the emblematic Praça do Papa, starting this Friday, May 31st.
The event, which began on February 17th with the exciting re-enactment of the departure and arrival of Italian immigrants followed by a mass in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Vitória, continues until Sunday, June 2nd. And it promises a true immersion in the rich and diverse Italian culture.
Over 40 cultural attractions Spread across three simultaneous stages, the Festival promises to delight visitors with a variety of presentations. Under the suggestive names of Espaço Vi e Vivi, Colosseum and Tower of Pisa, the stages will be the setting for choirs, musical shows, theater, and a true gastronomic journey, among other experiences.
Lima family
One of the musical highlights of the event will be the presentation of Lima family, who conquered Brazil with his soundtrack in the soap opera Terra Nostra, interpreting the classic Neapolitan song from the 19th century, "Funiculi Funicula".
The band will perform on Sunday, starting at 14:30 pm, on the Coliseu Stage, promising to move the public with their art.
In addition to the Lima Family, other musical attractions include Banda Brasitália, Luciano Daré e Banda, Grupo Italiamo, Toni Boni, Gioco Di Mora, as well as several choirs from the Italian colonies of Espírito Santo.
The Festival will also offer a series of typical Italian activities, such as dance groups, a free mini bocce court and even the traditional “polenta tumble” and “Grape Pisa”, ensuring an authentic and engaging experience for everyone present.
Service
Italian Culture Festival: Noi Siamo La Storia
Date: May 31th to June 02st
Location: Praça do Papa, Vitória
Agenda
Friday (31 / 05)
Vi e Vivi Space
16pm: Opening / Mini Free Bocce Court
Coliseum Stage
17pm: Italian Show with Luciano Daré and Band
20pm: Brasitália Band – Santa Teresa Show
Tower of Pisa Stage
16pm: Opening of the space
19pm: Opening Ceremony
22pm: Closing
Saturday (01/06)
Vi e Vivi Space
10am: Polentopeia and Vinhocicleta – Vila Pavão / Free Bocce Court / Circling around the event 2 Polenta Carts – Nova Venécia
14:30 p.m.: Folklore group from Circolo Trentino di Santa Teresa
16pm: Meeting of Traditional Knowledge of Italian Culture – wines, cheeses, sweets and pasta.
17pm: Tombola Game – Marilândia / Departure of the Cantarola Parade with mini polenta tumble – Venda Nova
19pm: Departure of the Carnevale di Venécia Cultural Parade – Nova Venécia
Coliseum Stage
12pm: Coral Augusto Zachê – Nova Venécia
13pm: Toni Boni – Venda Nova
14:30 pm: Amici Italiani Dance Group – Marilândia
15pm: Group of Ballo Bambini di Tutti Colori – Nova Venécia
15:30 pm: Gruppo Folklorístico Piccolo Pavone – Vila Pavão
16pm: I Bambini Dance Group – Marilândia
16:30 pm: Italian Folk Dance Group Piccolo Benevente – Alfredo Chaves
17pm: Gruppo Di Ballo Nova Trento – Aracruz
17:30 pm: Circling around the Cantarola Parade event with a mini polenta tumble – Venda Nova
19:10 pm: Circling around the Carnevale di Venécia – Nova Venécia cultural procession event
Tower of Pisa Stage
14pm: Coral Brasità – Maestro Max – Cariacica
14:30 pm: Coral Fratelli D'Italia – Marilândia
17:30 pm: Musical Theater at Siamo La Storia with the participation of 350 artists
19pm: Gioco Di Mora Show
19:30 pm: Arrival of the Carnevale Di Venécia Cultural Parade – Nova Venécia
20pm: Pisa da Uva – Alfredo Chaves
20:30 pm: Fred Rovella – São Paulo
22pm: Closing
Sunday (02 / 06)
Vi e Vivi Space
10am: Tombo da Polenta – Alfredo Chaves
11am: Start of the Imigrantes procession / Gruppo Folklorístico Pietra Azzurra – Pedra Azul
14pm: Wood sawing and coffee grinding competition - Aracruz
15pm: Ballo Fiore Group – Ibiraçú
16pm: Grupo Di Ballo Figli dela Terra – Itaguaçú
Coliseum Stage
10pm: Opening of the space
11am: Mirano Schuller – Vitória
11:15 am: Circulating around the Parade of Imigrantes event
14h30: Lima family - Sao Paulo
16pm: Folkloristic Dance Group La Nostra Felicità – São Roque Canaã
16:30 pm: Gruppo Folklortístico Piccini Dei Monti
17pm: Gruppo Folklorístico Fiori d'Amore
17:30 pm: Le Memorie de Ibiraçu Choir
Tower of Pisa Stage
11:30 am: Reception of the procession of immigrants / Musical Theater No Siamo La Storia with the participation of 350 artists
14pm: Radici Città Di Torino Company – Castle
16pm: Grupo Di Ballo Nova Trento – Aracruz
16:30 pm: Folkloristic Dance Group La Nostra Felicità – São Roque Canaã
17pm: Show with Gruppo Italiamo – Nova Venécia
18pm: Closing
