To mark the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the Mammoth, on March 25th the Municipality of Scoppito will host a day of learning open to all to discover Terre Sonanti – Il Mammut, a participatory art project that aims to bring the Mammoth, exhibited in the eastern bastion of the 16th-century castle, back to life.
Program
- 10:00-12:00
S. Foruli Primary School, Comenio Scoppito State Comprehensive Institute, Via Madonna della Strada, 240, Scoppito
Meeting with archaeologist Dr. Maria Rita Copersino - 5:30 PM
Multipurpose Hall of Collettara di Scoppito
Institutional Greetings
Dr. Loreto Lombardi, Mayor of Scoppito
Dr. Federica Zalabra, Director of the National Museum of Abruzzo – Ministry of Culture
Presentation of the project “Sounding Lands – The Mammoth” by Artistic Director Silvia Di Gregorio
Speakers:
Dr. Doriana Legge, University of L’Aquila Representative for Cultural Activities
Anna Romano, July 24 Community
Carlo Nannicola, Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts of L’Aquila
Dr. Maria Rita Copersino, Regional Secretariat for Abruzzo – Ministry of Culture
After the presentations, a short documentary video about the workers of the Santarelli kiln will be shown, and residents will be able to share their testimonies and memories of the discovery of the mammoth.
Afterwards, a buffet will be provided by the Community Catering Service 24 Luglio.
