\u200b\ud83d\udccd\u200b In the cloister of the former Church of St Francis | 3.30 pm<\/p>\n
Thread of Peace<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u201c\u201dNo being is alone. An invisible thread binds all creatures together.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n edited by Gyen Rinpoche, Lama Tashi and the <\/strong>Persicetano Missionary Centre<\/p>\n The figure of St Francis stands in an ideal dialogue with that of the Buddha: two different spiritual paths, united by the same values of simplicity, compassion, peace and service to others. A message that is also reflected today in the teachings of Lama Tashi.<\/p>\n The ceremony will be accompanied by the sound of Tibetan bells and music by Milena Cattini, creating a moment of reflection and prayer for peace and brotherhood amongst peoples.<\/p>\n Participants will be invited to form a large circle and tie a red thread to a collective artwork, symbolising the bond that unites all living beings. At the end, Lama Tashi will present each person with a traditional, blessed Tibetan red cord \u2013 not merely as a good-luck charm, but as a sign of peace, compassion, spiritual protection and a commitment to universal brotherhood.<\/p>\n \u200b\ud83d\udccd\u200b At the Teatro Comunale | 6.00 pm<\/p>\n A conversation with: <\/strong>Matteo Maria Zuppi, Metropolitan Archbishop of Bologna, and Lucia Goracci<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Free entry with booking via EventBrite<\/strong>\u00a0(coming soon)<\/em><\/p>\n \u200b\ud83d\udccd\u200b At the former Church of St Francis | 9.00 pm<\/p>\n Farthan Choir<\/strong><\/em> in <\/em>SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, SONGS FOR PEACE<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Farthan Choir was founded in 2011 to bring together creative and inquisitive voices around a choral project as eclectic as its name, which is drawn from the ancient Etruscan language. The fascinating etymology \u2013 \u201cgenius\u201d (creative force) \u2013 linked to Marzabotto (BO), an ancient Etruscan settlement, is reflected in the choice of pieces, sought out in the unexplored and unconventional corners of traditional oral song. Precisely because of the messages conveyed by the songs \u2013 which prioritise minority languages, music and cultures, with a particular focus on the themes of women, childhood, solidarity and migration \u2013 the Municipality of Marzabotto has awarded Farthan a commendation. PEACE AMBASSADOR CHOIR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Farthan <\/strong>Since 2018, she has taken a podium place in her category every year at prestigious national competitions: 2018 Vittorio Veneto \u2013 1st place in the Palio delle Regioni; 2019 Lake Maggiore \u2013 3rd place; 2021 Vittorio Veneto: 1st place and Special Prize for the Interpretation of a Renaissance piece; 2022 Special Prize at Voci del Mondo (Nuovo Imaie); 2023: 3rd place in the Fanum Fortunae Competition, with a special prize for ethnomusicological research; 2024: 1st place in the Savani Competition; 2025: 2nd place in Vittorio Veneto and two special prizes.<\/p>\n Farthan <\/strong>He collaborates on projects with talented musicians from the world music scene and has a busy concert schedule. His latest exciting productions are collaborative theatrical-musical performances: Onde di Pace\u00a0<\/strong>featuring the photographer and writer Annalisa Vandelli and the Oro del Reno orchestra, and *Senza mezze misure*\u00a0<\/strong>with Carlo Lucarelli, who has been touring prestigious theatres for four years.<\/p>\n