The Angelo Biffi Art Gallery in Seborga has organised on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October an art exhibition of contemporary paintings by the artist Agnese Margherita Larotella, titled: "Colours and Emotions of Our Land".
30 September 2007
Seborga on Show on Australian Television
Australian viewers will soon see a glimpse of the Principality of Seborga.
On Tuesday 2 October, during the program Global Village at 6:00 pm (EAST), the second national public channel SBS TV will broadcast a short documentary of 9 minutes (French production) about the intriguing history and status of the Principality. (visit the link: www.sbs.com.au)
19 August 2007
Seborga 20 August: National Day
As per tradition, this year the Seborga National Day will be celebrated this Monday 20 August on the occasion of Sain Bernard, Patron of Seborga.
This is the program of the celebrations:
11:15 Holy Mass in Saint Martin Church.
16:00 Vespers and procession to the Saint Bernard Church.
From 20:00 Celebrations with music, food and historical parades.
The revenue of the event will be used for the restoration of the Church of Saint Martin.
This is the program of the celebrations:
11:15 Holy Mass in Saint Martin Church.
16:00 Vespers and procession to the Saint Bernard Church.
From 20:00 Celebrations with music, food and historical parades.
The revenue of the event will be used for the restoration of the Church of Saint Martin.
News in Brief...
Seborga 25 August, starting at 21:30: Medieval Dinner in Piazza San Martino. The food will be served by waiters in traditional costume with live music.
The cost is 32 Euro per person. Booking is essential by phoning: 0184 22 38 59.
The cost is 32 Euro per person. Booking is essential by phoning: 0184 22 38 59.
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The Seborgan Diplomatic Corps is mourning the sudden loss of the Vice Honorary Consul of Lyon (France), Jean-Claude Auvolat.
In a note issued on the 6 August by the Head of Cabinet, Mr André Triquet, HRH Prince Giorgio I expressed his sadeness of the news and his deep sympathy and condolences to the family.
09 August 2007
Varase di Ventimiglia: The First Palio of the Principality of Seborga
On Saturday 25 August at the equestrian centre "Val Roya" in Varase di Ventimiglia, the first Palio (horse race) of the Principality of Seborga will take place.
Although the event will be of amateur quality with the participation of non professional riders and horses, it will be of an educational nature to promote the history and traditions of the equestrian world.
The race will be preceded by a ceremony similar to the famous Palio of Siena with traditional costumes, flags and banners.
The Contrade or city wards will receive the welcome by HRH Prince Giorgio I.
Although the event will be of amateur quality with the participation of non professional riders and horses, it will be of an educational nature to promote the history and traditions of the equestrian world.
The race will be preceded by a ceremony similar to the famous Palio of Siena with traditional costumes, flags and banners.
The Contrade or city wards will receive the welcome by HRH Prince Giorgio I.
The winner of the race (the representative of the Contrada) will receive the Trophy of the Palio of the Principality of Seborga which it will keep until the next edition of the Palio.
The winning raider will receive a prize consisting of golden Luigini coins (the Seborga currency).
The winning raider will receive a prize consisting of golden Luigini coins (the Seborga currency).
04 August 2007
Living Among Different Faiths
Last June, in Rome, the Honorary Consulate of the Principality of Seborga in Castellarano (Italy) participated at a conference for the freedom of religion and dialogue among different faiths.
The event was organised by the journalist Magdi Allam, editor of “Il Corriere della Sera” and commentator on Arab and Islamic affairs.
Since then the Consulate has maintained contact with the organisers of the conference and has planned several projects aimed at promoting greater public awareness for a better understanding and mutual acceptance of various religions, so essential for a peaceful existence.
Among the initiatives planned there is a series of meetings aimed at discussing the foundations of Christianity (Catholicism and other confessions), Islamism, Buddhism, Hebraism and other religious faiths.
A few weeks after the event in Rome the Consul and the Consulate organised a meeting in Castellarano with an Evangelical group from Brighton (UK) and a Catholic group.
The purpose of the meeting was to promote a free exchange of ideas and understanding among the two groups.
“To come to know the stable facts about religions that are less familiar here, helps the dialogue; to separate the true from the false allows for a better understanding”.
The local press was particularly interested in the initiative and a local monthly publication has planned a special edition for September on the activities of the Consulate.
The event was organised by the journalist Magdi Allam, editor of “Il Corriere della Sera” and commentator on Arab and Islamic affairs.
Since then the Consulate has maintained contact with the organisers of the conference and has planned several projects aimed at promoting greater public awareness for a better understanding and mutual acceptance of various religions, so essential for a peaceful existence.
Among the initiatives planned there is a series of meetings aimed at discussing the foundations of Christianity (Catholicism and other confessions), Islamism, Buddhism, Hebraism and other religious faiths.
A few weeks after the event in Rome the Consul and the Consulate organised a meeting in Castellarano with an Evangelical group from Brighton (UK) and a Catholic group.
The purpose of the meeting was to promote a free exchange of ideas and understanding among the two groups.
“To come to know the stable facts about religions that are less familiar here, helps the dialogue; to separate the true from the false allows for a better understanding”.
The local press was particularly interested in the initiative and a local monthly publication has planned a special edition for September on the activities of the Consulate.
17 July 2007
Seborga 21 July: The Blue & White Night
The Notte Azzurra (the Blue and White Night) is the new event of the summer season 2007 that - according to the organisers - promises to be an unmissable Riviera affair.
On Saturday 21 July, the Principality of Seborga will keep the doors open of its atelier, shops and typical taverns for food and wine tasting.
Several bands will perform live with music from jazz to pop. The Notte Azzurra will start at 20:00 and will continue until late into the night.
The traditional food and wine night will take place in the main square of Seborga with typical products from the local area.
These are the music groups that will participate at the event:
Elvis from Radio Zeta: a well known band that will play dance music from the seventies and beyond in the main square.
The Jockers: with a music repertoire of rhythm and blues, soul, funky, blues and rock.The band will play famous and lesser known music. this band has performed at several live events in the Ponente Riviera and the Costa Azzurra.
The Full Optional: a new local band with a program of pop, rock and reggae music.
The Jazz in Duet & Bossuana will perform jazz, bossa nova and classical music in the church square.
For more information: turismo@proseborga.com - web: http://www.proseborga.com/ - Phone: 0184-223859
Consul Arnotte Awarded the Merit Order of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Honorary Consul of the Principality of Seborga in Luxembourg, Baron Jean-Philippe Arnotte, was awarded the Silver Merit Order of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg by the much loved Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Maria Teresa Nassau-Mestre on Saturday 6 June 2007.
During the meeting Consul Arnotte offered the Grand Duchess a decorated pin with the Seborga blazon and the "Principality of Seborga" inscription on it. (In the photo: a moment of the event)
02 July 2007
Seborga Summer Season Events 2007
Here is the calendar of events for this summer season that will take place in the Principality of Seborga, organised by the ProSeborga Association and the Tourism Office. For any enquiries, please write to: turismo@proseborga.com
JULY
05 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Takabanda”.
07 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
12 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Sandro Moreno”.
14 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Gli Ascendenti”.
19 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
21 July: “La Notte Bianco-Azzurra” (The Blue and White Night); a new summer season event. The atelier, shops and typical taverns of the old Principality of Seborga will remain open all night for food and wine tasting under the supervision of sommeliers from A.I.S. (Italian Sommeliers Association). Live music (from pop to jazz) will be performed by various bands present in Seborga.
26 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Gli Strani Poeti”.
28 July: Tripe Festival and live music with the orchestra “Carmen Arena”.
AUGUST
02 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Stefano Frigerio” (Radio Zeta).
04 August: Mussel Festival and live music with the orchestra “Sandro Moreno”.
09 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Wilmer Divina”.
11 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Gli Ascendenti”.
16 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
18 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
20 August: Saint Bernard. A fundraising night to support the parish church of St. Martin.
25 August: Middle Ages Dinner. A special dinner that will take you back a thousand years and served according to the customs of that period. Particular attention to detail and the natural ambience of the burg of Seborga will guarantee a superb feast experience. Bookings are essential.
26 August: Concert of the band “Buio Pesto”.
SEPTEMBER
09 September: Festival of Boar and Polenta. Panoramic walk through the forests of Seborga.
JULY
05 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Takabanda”.
07 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
12 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Sandro Moreno”.
14 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Gli Ascendenti”.
19 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
21 July: “La Notte Bianco-Azzurra” (The Blue and White Night); a new summer season event. The atelier, shops and typical taverns of the old Principality of Seborga will remain open all night for food and wine tasting under the supervision of sommeliers from A.I.S. (Italian Sommeliers Association). Live music (from pop to jazz) will be performed by various bands present in Seborga.
26 July: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Gli Strani Poeti”.
28 July: Tripe Festival and live music with the orchestra “Carmen Arena”.
AUGUST
02 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Stefano Frigerio” (Radio Zeta).
04 August: Mussel Festival and live music with the orchestra “Sandro Moreno”.
09 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Wilmer Divina”.
11 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Gli Ascendenti”.
16 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
18 August: Food and wine night, with dance music performed live by the orchestra “Primavera”.
20 August: Saint Bernard. A fundraising night to support the parish church of St. Martin.
25 August: Middle Ages Dinner. A special dinner that will take you back a thousand years and served according to the customs of that period. Particular attention to detail and the natural ambience of the burg of Seborga will guarantee a superb feast experience. Bookings are essential.
26 August: Concert of the band “Buio Pesto”.
SEPTEMBER
09 September: Festival of Boar and Polenta. Panoramic walk through the forests of Seborga.
30 June 2007
Giubellini Art Exhibit
The Angelo Biffi Art Gallery has organised for Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1st July at the Principality of Seborga an exhibit of works by the artist Gianni Giubellini.
29 June 2007
30 June: Seborga Beer Festival
This Saturday Seborga will host the "Seborga Tutta Birra": a yearly event with lots of beer, barbeque and Ligurian dishes. The program of the festival will include the traditional contest of "Miss Maglietta Bagnata" (Miss wet t-shirt), live entertainment music and attractions for all ages.
The event is organised by the Tourist Office and the Pro Seborga Association.
25 June 2007
Artist Night for the Hospital of Leopoli in Ukraine
The Principality of Seborga organised for the 23 and 24 of June the "Artists Night". The humanitarian event was organised to raise money to buy a paediatric ventilator to donate to the regional Oncology Hospital of Leopoli in Ukraine.
20 June 2007
Message of Good Wishes to the Prince of Seborga from a Moldovan Association
A message of good wishes was sent by the Moldovan Association "Speranza" (Hope) of Turin, Italy, to HRH Prince Giorgio Ist for His birthday anniversary celebrated this month. In the message, the Association expressed a wish for good success to the Prince for His future projects for the Principality.
04 June 2007
International Festival of the Pipe
International Festival of the Pipe
Principality of Seborga
Sunday, 10 June 2007
Starting from 15:00
Piazzetta San Martino
With the participation of renown craftsmen and pipe makers
Briar pipe of the Principality of Seborga
(Cigar smokers are also welcome)
For more info: 0039.335.460237
01 June 2007
Floriana Vattani at the Artist's Circle in Sanremo
The Collective of the Month will exhibit this month (from 1st to 12 June) at the Artist's Circle in Piazza Nota in Sanremo. The artist Floriana Vattani will participate with the exhibition of a painting.
31 May 2007
Day Conference on Voluntary Work
The day conference on voluntary work and youth that took place Monday 28 May at the Theatre Casino of Sanremo, ended successfully.The morning seminar was on voluntary work in the international cooperation and the afternoon on the project-competition: “Un Ponte sul Cuore” (A Bridge Heart).
The entire event was organised by the Seborga in the World Association with the patronage of the Sanremo Municipality.
The seminar was particularly intended for volunteers working in the emergency services, Red Cross and other assistance services, while the afternoon event was more intended for students who managed to collect with the help of their parents during the last Christmas gifts and educational materials for their counterparts in Moldova.
In particular the project was developed among students from schools in Sanremo and in Mihailovca (Moldova) with the aim of writing and preparing essays regarding the mutual knowledge of their countries.
The best works were selected and chosen by various youth community councils and presented during a live link-up with the students in Mihailovca.
The prizes consisted of PCs, DVD players and MP3 payers. During the event the singer Saro Salemi dedicated a song that he wrote particularly for this project.
The High Middle Ages is the Theme of This Year's Historical Literary Competition
The Municipality and the Principality of Seborga have launched the third edition of the Historical Literary Competition.
The competition is open for an essay, abridged or original, in French or Italian, regarding historical events related to the High Middle Ages (AD 1000 - 1300).
The scripts need to be submitted in typed or printed format and sent to the Biblioteca Storica di Seborga, 18012 Seborga, not later than the 10th October 2007.
The jury will examine all the entries and only three works will be selected as finalists.
The competition is open for an essay, abridged or original, in French or Italian, regarding historical events related to the High Middle Ages (AD 1000 - 1300).
The scripts need to be submitted in typed or printed format and sent to the Biblioteca Storica di Seborga, 18012 Seborga, not later than the 10th October 2007.
The jury will examine all the entries and only three works will be selected as finalists.
The works submitted will not be returned but will be kept in the Library and made available to the public.
The prize giving ceremony will take place in Seborga on the 11th November, starting at 3 pm. For more information, please write to the Historical Library at the following e-mail address: turismo@proseborga.com
The prize giving ceremony will take place in Seborga on the 11th November, starting at 3 pm. For more information, please write to the Historical Library at the following e-mail address: turismo@proseborga.com
News in Brief...
May Day in Seborga was marked by tragedy.
A 48 year old man died instantly after falling from the terrace of his first floor apartment.
According to the local police, Antonio Curci in bending forward to collect his dry clothes may have lost the balance due to the wet floor and plunged to the ground head first. Curci is survived by his wife and a 20 year old son.
On May 13, the atelier “Antico Principato” and the “Incanto delle Bambole” (The Dolls Charms) have hosted an exhibition in Seborga titled: Dolls and Decoupage.
On May 13, the atelier “Antico Principato” and the “Incanto delle Bambole” (The Dolls Charms) have hosted an exhibition in Seborga titled: Dolls and Decoupage.
On display were a series of collectable hand made dolls, gifts ideas and decorators arts and crafts.
Swan Camps 2007
Swan Camps 2007 is the event that LegaAmbiente Liguria is organising for kids under 14 with the aim of giving them the opportunity to be in close contact with nature and to respect it. This year LegaAmbiente is organising several camps in the region, including Seborga.
For more information, contact: 010 31 91 68.
Baiardo and the Druids
“Baiardo and the Druids” was the theme of a conference held in Baiardo (near Sanremo) on Sunday the 6 May by Prof. Pistone.
Compared to other villages in the region, Baiardo enjoys a distinctive ancient history, supported by numerous archaeological and documented discoveries in the last ten years.
The local oral tradition evokes the presence of the wise Druids at the top of the hill overlooking the village, near the remains of the church erected purposely to erase the memory of their presence.
Prof. G. Pistone is well known for his diligent work, spanning half a century, researching the signs and the vestiges of the local history. The conference, organised by the municipality of Baiardo was well received and attended.
Compared to other villages in the region, Baiardo enjoys a distinctive ancient history, supported by numerous archaeological and documented discoveries in the last ten years.
The local oral tradition evokes the presence of the wise Druids at the top of the hill overlooking the village, near the remains of the church erected purposely to erase the memory of their presence.
Prof. G. Pistone is well known for his diligent work, spanning half a century, researching the signs and the vestiges of the local history. The conference, organised by the municipality of Baiardo was well received and attended.
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