The Giufà Project: oralità, teatro e identità per la salvaguardia del patrimonio culturale immateriale

Francesco Pipparelli; Laura Fatini; Redi Asabella

doi:10.6092/issn.2039-2281/18697

Authors

Francesco Pipparelli

Francesco Pipparelli is involved in communication and coordination of international projects, holding a degree in Humanities for Communication from the University of Florence, with a thesis on art as a tool for inclusion in pedagogical processes. He has also obtained a Master’s degree at the University of Turin in Communication and Media Culture, with a thesis on international artistic projects in the context of community building and intercultural dialogue. A finalist for the European Citizens Prize 2020, he is engaged in journalism, storytelling, and web marketing for various companies. He also works as a project coordinator and facilitator of workshops at both European and non-European levels (BIH, SRB, UK, etc.), and in the past, he collaborated as a freelance with the communication office of the European Parliament. He holds advisory roles in the management boards of theatrical associations such as the Nuova Accademia degli Arrischianti and Impluvium, and he collaborates with organizations like Glyndebourne, Opera Circus, and the Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte.
Laura Fatini

Laura Fatini studied at the University of Perugia, where she graduated in political philosophy with a thesis on the political theater of Camus. She attended courses and workshops related to theater practice with Ugo Chiti, Grazia Galante, Giorgio Rossi, and Beppe de Tomasi. She has worked with Angela Levi Bianchini and Guido Ceronetti, later becoming the coordinator of the festival in honor of the latter after his death. She is the creator and artistic director of The Giufà Project. She works with the Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte in Montepulciano and is also a project coordinator for Atlantide – teatro sociale contro il disagio giovanile (social theater against youth distress). Since 2008, she has been directing theater workshops for adults and children and works with amateur and professional companies, including working in primary and secondary schools as a theater educator. She has given lectures on philosophy and theater at the Faculty of Philosophy in Perugia and participated as a speaker in the Welfare Culturale course at the University of Siena.
Redi Asabella

Redi Asabella is a cultural mediator, translator, and social worker. Born in Korça in Albania, he holds a degree in Administration and Social Policies from the University of Tirana. There, he engaged in volunteering activities with various student, cultural, and environmental associations. He continued his studies in Italy at Sapienza University of Rome, where he graduated in Languages, Cultures, Literature, and Translation with a thesis in French linguistics on metalinguistic skills in a Franco-Albanian bilingual context. Since 2021, he has been part of the Giufà Project as a cultural mediator and translator. He has directed workshops on “Untranslatable Words” for the international TCFT project and assists director Laura Fatini in conducting theater workshops. He has collaborated with the “Södra Hyttan” association in Sweden for the realization of the folk music festival “Hyttdreva 2022”. He is a member of the board of the “European Charlemagne Youth Prize Alumni” association, which brings together prize winners from various years and promotes EU values.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2039-2281/18697

Abstract

Can international projects and residencies enhance the value of intangible cultural heritage, which is fundamental for intercultural dialogue? In this perspective, mere preservation is not enough; it is crucial to transmit it to the younger generations and promote mutual understanding of traditions. The Giufà Project, Charlemagne Youth Prize Winner 2022 - Italy, serves as an example of such initiatives, as it builds a community through social theatre and storytelling. Born in 2014, it involves seven nations and over 30 communities, collecting a rich intangible cultural heritage: traditional stories, folk music, costumes, artisanal craftsmanship, and artistic productions. The project fosters dialogue between local communities and the international community through multigenerational and intercultural workshops, using a practical and performative approach. By examining The Giufà Project, we aim to explore the impact of artistic methodologies and archetypal figures on the enhancement of intangible cultural heritage.

The Giufà Project: oralità, teatro e identità per la salvaguardia del patrimonio culturale immateriale

Authors

DOI:

Abstract

Downloads

Published

How to Cite

Issue

Section

License

Language

Make a Submission

Current Issue