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Free-of-charge space open to all from 7 to 14 May
This year’s Eurovision song contest is set to take place 10-14 May in the Italian city of Turin. Those who might feel like this is still too far away, however, are in for a pleasant surprise. The local authorities have announced that from 7 to 14 May the Parco del Valentino green space will host the so-called Eurovision Village, which will serve as a showcase for the event’s partners, local artists and interactive exhibits.
The idea was somewhat borrowed from the concept of an Olympic village that accompanies the Olympic Games, given that Turin has also hosted these – the Winter Olympics of 2006.
Being a Eurovision host city is a special privilege and one that the Turin authorities are not letting slip away in vain. Organizing the Eurovision Village is a way to openly advertise what the Piedmontese capital has to offer in terms of cultural output these days. Best of all, it will be free of charge and designed for young people and families to enjoy the festive atmosphere that tends to surround the now-iconic annual song contest.
The Municipality of Turin, in agreement with EBU - European Broadcasting Union and Rai SpA, has identified the green area of Valentino, an evocative and historic Turin park, as the ideal space for positioning. Parco del Valentino is Italy’s oldest public garden - opened in 1856, it actually predates the unification of the country.
In the 'village', during the second week of May, after 5 pm, over 200 artists and activists will alternate to showcase their talent. From rock to hip-hop, from world music to electronics, the live area will include more than 40 hours of concerts, reflections, and shows following a very dense schedule in what will be the first live Eurovision village since the beginning of the pandemic.
The inauguration, on Saturday 7 May, will be dedicated to peace given the current political context. It will be possible to attend a continuous alternation of concerts and testimonies against the war.
Monday, 9 May, is Europe Day. A chance to recall the Declaration made by Robert Schuman in 1950 to the countries of the continent to build new peaceful relations after two world wars. This year the event 'Europe Day for Peace: EU #standwithUkraine' will be an opportunity to reflect on the meaning assumed today by Europe united in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Likewise, there will be a rich program that will alternate artists and musicians with the testimony of a Ukrainian journalist, and speeches by the Vice President of the European Parliament Pina Picierno and the European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli.
On the large screens set up inside the park, on Tuesday 10, Thursday 12 and Saturday 14 May, it will be also possible to watch the live broadcast of the semifinals and the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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