A Loano have been collected sixteen thousand euros for earthquake-affected municipalities in the day of gastronomy and solidarity which was held on Sunday, October 30.
As the earth continued to shake, the Loano community rallied around the people of central Italy affected by the earthquake. It did so by participating in the “Add a place at the table”, promoted by the Municipality of Loano.
The event was held on the waterfront near the Sea Workers' Cottage at lunchtime and continued throughout the afternoon. In the kitchen over 50 volunteers cooked 2 quintals of polenta, 2 quintals of sausage, and 50 pans of pie crust. More 50 volunteers set up the area, assembling the booths, kitchen and more than 100 tables. Thanks to the beautiful day, more than 1600 meals.
“Loano responded united and in solidarity," says Mayor Luigi Pignocca to the call for help from the people affected by the earthquake. I thank all the associations for the commitment and heart they put into this initiative, and I thank the citizens and tourists for showing great sensitivity and closeness to those who still in these hours have lost everything. Thanks also to the businesses that donated the raw materials that were used to make the solidarity menu. The success of this day is to be attributed above all to the Loano associations that once again proved to be a vital force in our community. The funds raised will be entrusted to the Italian Red Cross, which is engaged in the earthquake-wounded areas with means and personnel.”.
“More than thirty cultural and sports associations," says Councillor Remo Zaccaria collaborated to bring this initiative to life. United for a common purpose above differences, everyone made a contribution. The most experienced festival associations organized the cooking, and the cultural associations provided a varied and quality entertainment program. Thanks also go to the majority and minority councilors who worked together for the success of the day, leaving political differences aside for a day. This first edition will be followed by others, and each year we will choose together the project to support with the help of the whole city.”
The day was enhanced by an entertainment program. Dances, music and sports performances from the 11 o'clock have animated the waterfront, in Maccagli Garden. The following took turns on stage: the folk music group U Gunbu de Löa- Verzi which will present a wide repertoire dedicated to Italian folk songs, the Loano Francheville Committee who will present a medley of Italian and French folk songs, the’ASD Ligurian Gymnastics with artistic gymnastics performances, the’Phoenix Dance Association with gymnastics and dance choreography, the’ASD Stella Marina Fitness with fitness exercises, the’Attimo Danza Association with ballet and modern dance choreography, the’A.S.D. Modern Jazz Dance with performers from the singing school, the’Association Balà in riva au ma with Occitan dances. The day of entertainment will close with an engaging karaoke by the’Old Loano Association. The dance, sports and entertainment program will be directed by Teo Chirico of the Modern Jazz Association and by Santino Puleo Of the Old Loano Association.
The firms offered the raw materials: CIR, COOP, Alimentari Delbalzo, Rossello Carta, CRAI, Panificio OXILIa, Pasticceria Carruba, Olio Polla, CONAD Toirano, GIBIN Bevande, Panificio Casto, Gallo and Canale di Finale Ligure.
