Du 27 Aout au 10 Septembre
Stromboli
www.festadelfuocostromboli
Stromboli, the most remote of the seven pearls of the Aeolian archipelago and Europe's most active volcano,
has since 2008 become home and inspiration for a unique celebration.
The
Festa del Fuoco di Stromboli is a celebration of the element of fire
and the many ways we creatively interact with it as human beings. The
manipulation of fire is surely one of humanity's outstanding qualities,
as well as one of the earliest abilities to distinguish us from our
animal companions.
Stromboli, with its heart of fire and its
active crater, erupting liquid lava several times every hour of every
day, is the predestined place to host an event that has at its core the
exhibition, exploration and exchange of the Fire Arts.
The small
volcanic island's dark nights, unspoiled by street lamps and light
pollution, has become a canvas to a cast of international artists who
gather each year at the end of summer to create and exhibit sculptures
and performances using fire and physical expression as their medium.
For
two weeks in late summer, once the frenzy of the high season has ebbed
away, Stromboli will be home and playground to a talented community of
international performers. Artists and audiences collectively explore
their fascination with the element of fire, the volcanic island and it's
naturally mystical energy.
In addition to a full program of
performances by the artists and troupes presenting their choreographed
productions, new collaborations grow out of improvisation and
coincidance as the artists collectively create a final grand performance
on September 10th, dedicated to the island of Stromboli and the friends
of the Festa del Fuoco.
As part of the Festa del Fuoco di
Stromboli, workshops for children are held by the participating artists,
allowing local and visiting children to get involved in exploring
physical movement and creative expression. During these workshops, the
children become part of the festival by creating decorations and
installations and joining with the artists in the performances of the
Festa del Fuoco.
