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May of Monuments, between music and colors aside XXI edition

Charme — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:13:49 +0000

The music, the heart of Naples and the colors are the theme of the twenty-first edition of May of Monuments that will accompany Neapolitans and tourists from May 1 to June 2. Slogan of the event is “O core ‘e Napule/Cori, cuori e colori“. The central theme is the discovery and exploitation of places, buildings, sights, monuments and works of art, but” connective tissue “will be music and In particular, the choirs will perform popular and traveling in different islets monumental with the program “Cori, c(u)ori e co(lo)ri” a collaboration with the regional association Cori Campania and that will also see the participation Academy Vivarium Novum whose young singers will perform poems in Latin and ancient greek.

Music in the street, but also visits to historic sites of the ancient Neapolitan music conservatories to the roads of artisan production and exhibition of musical instruments in which you can listen to the story of the many stories inspired by music. Neapolitan music that has always had as inspiration the heart, love and here’s the second inspiration of the event that is contained in the “heart of Naples” symbol installation made by students of the Academy of Fine Arts, at the Festival of the Kiss, it will continue to ” pulsing ” throughout the month of May. Music, hearts and “mille culure“”.

The five weeks of May 2015 were “divided” in colors: the first week, from 1 to 7, is dedicated to the color red in the sign of blood and passion, the second to the black and white like the keys of a piano and will ” dominated ” by the music, the third is inspired by the color blue as the sea and the sky of Naples, the fourth to yellow as the tuff of its rocks and stones of its buildings and, finally, the fifth dedicated to green its parks and gardens of the many cloisters scattered in the alleys of the city. ”Is an extraordinary May – said the Councillor for Culture of the City of Naples, Nino Daniele – as part of a permanent sign that the heart of Naples in the pulsating desire for redemption of our citizens and of our many young people who are protagonists”.[charme-gallery]

A May offering over 600 routes between visits guides, food and wine and walks; over 200 events and performances; about 40 appointments between meetings, lectures and conferences; about 40 exhibitions including, to name a few, at the Pan Milo Manara and Napolicrome with 50 posters created by the Academy of Fine Arts or the Fair or the True in the church of San Domenico Maggiore, plus the ”full program” event for Expo 2015. Opening the event, the prologue from tomorrow (Thursday, April 23) April 30, dedicated to Giacomo Leopardi at the conclusion of the restoration of the tomb to the Virgilian Park. Among the events, the “Stairs of May“, the “A (long) sea of books“, the “Joust of Seats” event renaissance with historical reconstruction of a field of arms and a carousel and the Night of the philosophers May 30 at the Convent of San Domenico.

”Culture is opportunity for redemption for our community and for the city that increasingly points to a process of liberation that moves from culture ” said the mayor of Naples Luigi de Magistris defining the edition 2015 of May of Monuments ” large, rich, with initiatives to evening in all areas of the city ”. From de Magistris also an invitation to traders, commercial, tourism and all citizens to ” ensure better reception to those who do not live in Naples”. “For our part – he added – is the maximum effort to improve services because – he concluded – if Napoli wants to be international and go back to being the capital of the South must improve more and more”.[charme-gallery]

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The May of Partenope speaks…Neapolitan

Charme — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:52:56 +0000

Will expire on 30 April, the end of enrollment in the “Amateur award of dialect poetry“, organized by Giambattista Basile Asociation in view of the fourth edition of the Festival of the Neapolitan dialect, “‘A feast d’ ‘in nosta lengua”, scheduled May 13 to 15 in the church of San Domenico Maggiore, in the context of the May of Monuments.
The competition is open to all students in particular middle school, but is open to fans of all ages. You can submit a maximum of three new works, to be delivered at the point of collection, reported on the official Facebook page of the Association Giambattista Basile, in print and digital media or cd or pen-drive, along with a photocopy of a document valid ID. The works will be delivered subject to spelling and grammar, and to possible review by the jury, for the correct writing of the Neapolitan dialect, on the basis of recent studies conducted by leading experts and members of the jury.
Of all the works presented will be elected the first three, which, in order of merit, will be awarded the recognition for the quality and the correct writing in dialect.

Party of the Neapolitan dialect
Award amateur dialect poetry
Association Giambattista Basile
Info: associazionegiambattistabasile@gmail.com

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Pampering the penniless souls’ skulls in the hope of grace

Giorgio Gradogna — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:00:56 +0000

In Naples the sacred and the profane meet. It is a place of myth, magic, prophecy, superstition, ritual and belief, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Fontanelle cemetery, home to the cult of the “penniless souls”. Every day for hundreds of years, Neapolitans have honoured the thousands of bones kept in this tomb dug out of the hillside in the city’s Sanità quarter, now a shrine to which believers flock in order to pray to the penniless souls for a grace or for their protection. [charme-gallery]There are thousands of skulls in the 6000 square meter cemetery, the mortal remains of the men, women and children who died in the 1656 outbreak of plague and were buried here by order of the city authorities. Over the years, other victims of epidemics were buried here in Via Vallone dei Gerolomini and, although they were mostly nameless paupers, here they were transfigured almost into saints, to whom the faithful would pray, telling them their hopes, fears and desires.

The poor from 17^th century Naples are thus brought back to life through a well-defined ritual which believers must perform regardless of whether they seek a grace or just an insight into the coming weekend’s lottery numbers. This rite requires the faithful to take one of the many skulls from the ossuary and take care of it, for instance placing it in a box to keep the dust off, stroking it and cleaning it and perhaps giving it a name. [charme-gallery]The “penniless souls” require pampering and protection if they are to help obtain a grace, healing or a win on the lottery. The Fontanelle cemetery was closed following the havoc caused by the 1980 Campania earthquake, but it was reopened in May 2006, although not on a full-time basis. However this hiatus was unable to break the devotion of the faithful and cult of the “penniless souls” continues as strong as ever.

For the May of the Monuments 2013 (clic here to read the whole program of guided visits to Cloisters and Courtyards in Naples), the Cemetery of the Fontanelle is visitable every Thursday of May from the hours 10 am to the 17 pm (by Medeart)

Info: tel. 3451513951 – 3496960874

Visits also in English, French and Spanish

Cost for person guided visit: € 5,00

See too Tombs of the Illustrios

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Art, folklore and nature make more beautiful the May of Monuments

Charme — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:49:30 +0000

This year in Naples , for the 20th edition of May of the Monuments, the main cultural sites Neapolitans will be showcasing all their beauties to do … blow on the public! The program of the festival which will be held from May 1 – the day traditionally linked to Labor Day – to June 1, 2014, it is really thick and rich. And after having shown the first of the eight must-see tours of the exhibition that takes its cue from the famous text by Benedetto Croce: “Stories and Legends Neapolitan” , it becomes a must go to the second of eight planned tourist routes in the city siren Partenope. An authentic “grand tour” that leads us to discover the places that have made the art and history of Naples , thanks to the initiatives promoted by the city’s numerous cultural associations involved in the now customary celebration of spring.

It starts with the fact guided tours of the Art in the Metro stations , which will be held every weekend in the month of May, thanks to the volunteers of Legambiente 2000 Neapolis accompany tourists and fans to discover the heritage of contemporary art that is hidden in the belly Partenope, including piers , escalators, walls and and shelters of the extraordinary stations that make up the new line of the Naples metro.
Still, scheduled nature and historic trails in the company of representatives of the La Collina Gentile offering unusual itineraries in Naples alleys, stairs , art and green: a blend of art, nature and culture, but also of folklore and tradition.

Instead, for those who want to discover the city of Pulcinella in a different light , the Association Archintorno organizes for all Saturdays of the month tours in the dark, during which it will be possible to discover the baroque monument of San Giuseppe dalle Scalze admiring the sunset in the evening in the light of the torches.

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For those who love the sea instead of Naples, in May of Monuments offers a unique opportunity: the chance to throw yourself in the bright and beautiful waters of the natural reserve of Gaiola the discovery of archaeological remains submerged ancient Rome. There, on the seabed of Partenope, where the Association Center for Interdisciplinary Studies Gaiola non-profit organization will take you on days 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 May and 1 June, organizing paths into the boat, the discovery of archaeological remains that lie just steps away from the coastline.

Finally, the first part of the second missed itinerary , provides a touch of spirituality with a visit to the Fontanelle Cemetery , sponsored by Mani e Vulcani scheduled on days 1, 4, 11,18, 25 May and 1 June 2 and a breath of art cocktail hour with an appointment scheduled for 2, 9 , 16, 23, 30 May with the initiative designed by the Viviquartiere Naples: art hour that includes a guided visit to the Mostra Impossibile and to follow assorted drinks and snacks.

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Naples, apart from the “May of Monuments”

Charme — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:37:11 +0000

The curtain rises on the beauties of Naples! Kicks off the 20th edition of “May Of Monuments“, the famous event, always in-depth study of significant cultural importance for citizens and tourists. The event coincides this year with the Universal Forum of Cultures Naples. And for 2014 will be inspired by the famous text of Benedetto Croce: “Stories and Legends Neapolitan”. Published for the first time in 1919 by Laterza. Maggio, will offer themed routes, which follow precisely the topics covered in the book written by the great philosopher. Program consists of a vast project of lectures, readings and guided tours on the “theme Croce” and contributions by local associations, which like every year propose their projects to the cultural city of the siren Partenope.

In this context, there is a special section starring: the Istituto italiano per gli studi storici, the national library “Vittorio Emanuele III“, the Società napoletana di storia patria, the Accademia pontaniana, the Società nazionale di scienze lettere e arti, the Istituto italiano per gli studi filosofici, the Fondation Premio Napoli, the Stazione zoologica “Anton Dohrn” to witness the deep bond with the teaching, the life and work of Benedetto Croce offering the contribution of the high traditions and heritages that guard.

In addition, there are eight paths artistic / literary itineraries tourist / cultural equally inspired by the work of the great philosopher that wind over the five weekends of “May”. Another feature is the special adoption program carried out by the Fondazione Napoli 99 with his project “The school adopts a monument” which, this year, will sit alongside the entertainment activities cultural activities in the territory of the historical schools in Naples. New for 2014, the extent of this activity to neighboring towns such as Castellammare di Stabia and Boscoreale who have embraced the program with its own “May” Neapolitan.

Promotional campaign of May of Monuments has been entrusted, even for the edition , 2014, to the talents of the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples for the occasion have developed a graphic design and audiovisual very powerful impact.

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Naples, the city where the blood of the saints loosens him

Sergio Gradogna — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 22:30:31 +0000

The liquefaction of the blood of saints is a mystic form of cult devotion perpetuated in memory of Christian martyrs. And nowhere is this recurrence more closely followed than inNapleswhere a dozen sacred ampoules are conserved, a fact that led one 17th century observer to call it “the city of blood”. The church of the Girolamini (Oratorians) in Via Duomo conserves the blood of St. Philip Neri and Sister Maria Giuliana Arenare, although neither liquefies, unlike that of St. Luigi Gonzaga (1568-1691) which liquefies every 21 June (the saint’s feast day) in the Gesù Vecchio church. Similarly, the blood ofSt. Johnthe Baptist in the church of San Gregorio Armeno liquefies during mass on his feast day (29 August) and that of St Laurence liquefies every 10 August. Profound devotion surrounds San Gennaro, the bishop of Benevento decapitated in Pozzuoli in the early 4th century by governor Dragontius and the very emblem of Neapolitan belief. Two ampoules of the saint’s blood are conserved in Naples cathedral, one of which is half empty because King Charles III of Bourbon had some of it removed. The miracle traditionally takes place during a solemn ceremony held in the cathedral in front of thousands of worshippers three times a year (on the first Saturday in May for the following eight days, on the feast day of San Gennaro (19 September) for the eight-day celebrations in honour of the city’s patron saint, and on 16 December).[charme-gallery] If the blood fails to liquefy, it is taken as a bad omen for the city while liquefaction is regarded as a positive sign. At the same time in the church of San Gennaro in Pozzuoli, the blood stain on the marble slab on which the saint was beheaded assumes a more intense colour. St. Patricia, a relative of the emperor Constantine, took her vows very young, gave her property to the poor and set off on a pilgrimage to theHoly Land. A storm wrecked her ship on the small island now occupied by Castel dell’Ovo inNaples, where she died after a brief illness and was buried in the Caponapoli convent. In 864 her remains were moved to the monastery of San Gregorio Armeno where they were coated in wax and placed in a bejewelled gold and silver urn. The blood of St. Patricia, the protector of women in child birth, has liquefied for almost 1200 years, normally on 25 August.

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Guided visits, shows, exhibitions: the program of the fourth week end

Giorgio Gradogna — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:05:20 +0000

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The complete program of the third week end: guided visits, shows, concerts, performances

Giorgio Gradogna — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:08:46 +0000

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Mother’s Day, visit Naples in bicycle

Giorgio Gradogna — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:45:23 +0000

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Appetizer jazz at S. Severo al Pendino with “Psychological Tarots”

Giorgio Gradogna — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:52:26 +0000

Jazz and art in the frame of the monumental complex St. Severo al Pendino. Founded in 1448, the church of St. Severo al Pendino has crossed different architectural restaurations in its life, even if the last of these has returned her the native form that it sees to the inside a plant to Greek cross with two chapels, a structure I delay sixteenth-century embellished by decorations of the Seven hundred one. The façade, instead, that neorinascimentale has remained realized with the jobs in the street Cathedral to end ‘800.[charme-gallery]

Desecrated and turned espositivo to space, within May of the Monuments 2013 open the doors to entertain in his/her charm the show, to free entry, of the 78 works of the artist Turinese Susanna Viale that they represent the arcane great and the arcane smaller some bunch of papers of the Tarots.[charme-gallery]

Saturday May 11 th, from the 17 to the 19, the show is accompanied by one of the voices more intense and deep salernitane, Virginia Sorrentino, in the formula of the trio jazz together with Lello Petrerca to the plan and Marco De Tilla to the contrabbasso.

Appetizer, sideboard and music: European 10.

For info: 3343329500 – gakyme@libero.it

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