Conference - Culture, diversity and integration

4.30 p.m. Conference 'Cultures, diversity and integration' by Luigi Testino and Drago Stevanovic. In collaboration with the Amélie Association. The event is based on the book "Una giornata speciale con Amélie" (A special day with Amélie) by Marco Imperadore, who is present and co-organiser with his collaborators of the event. During the evening, the book will be presented with the opportunity to observe the creative process of the main character, the references to real situations described in the work, and the analysis of the themes dealt with in the conference through the direct experience of the speakers.

Speakers: Marco Imperadore, President of the Association Amélie and the Pregassona Neighbourhood Commission; Lorenzo Quadri, Head of Department

Formation, support and sociality of the City of Lugano; Loredana Maresca, collaborator of the Amélie Association and coordinator of the Cult Amélie Festival; Teresa Schipani, custodian and historical memory of Pregassona; Lisa Albizzati, illustrator of the book "Una giornata speciale con Amélie" (A special day with Amélie), Simona Rusconi, mayoress of Massagno, Rosario Talarico, head of the department of youth policy and integration, Valeria Pernaselci, clinical pedagogue® and Giuseppe Pellegrino, lawyer at the International Criminal Court. Also participating in the event: Milly Miljkovic, animation director, illustrator and set designer; Marco Carbone, director; and Samah Gayed, starring in the film ONEDANCE by Marco Carbone.

6 pm Screening of the film ONEDANCE - La danza del tutto by Marco Carbone | Switzerland/Italy - 47′ 2022 in Italian

Synopsis: Samah Gayed is an Egyptian woman who grew up in Ticino. The world of art, music and dance have drawn her closer to a life path that has deprived her of the security of her family, and she has been repudiated and estranged at the time of her discovery. Samah's strong character and energy will give her the strength to leave and search for that spirituality in other guises that has been missing for so long. An artist, but also a mentor and coach, Samah tells her story during one of her seminars and promotes her own message of freedom through ancient gestures and movements that she now carries around the world as a 'divine gift of Peace' and that she freely reveals to her 'students' so that they can find the right path to true freedom.

7 p.m. Ethnic aperitif prepared by Amir Vakil, Elcid bar, Lugano

The event is supported by the Canton's Service for the Integration of Foreigners.