The Crib of Manarola: inauguration 8.12.2011

Inauguration of the Crib of Manarola.

[The article is reprinted from the original published in December 2010.
As every year this year will be the opening day 8 December 2011 sunset. The video has reported the inauguration of 2009; weather permitting, This year there will be entertainment events.]

The 8 December 2009 took place the inauguration of the crib Mario Andreoli. The ignition was preceded and enlivened by the presence of a group of “sawyers” of vall'Orba [hinterland at the border with Piedmont Ovada] who offered a demonstration of the working of rail sleepers, historical activity in their area a good polenta and distributed to all spectators and tourists.
Over one thousand people attended the event. The Nativity scene will stay on until February, visible from sunset.

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Flood photos and videos to the Cinque Terre

[UPDATE 11/11/11]
We return with a quick update on’flood of Vernazza:
The bodies found in recent days at sea in the Cote d'Azur property of their missing of Vernazza: already identified 2 dei 3 bodies: Sauro Picconcelli and Joseph Giannoni; The third victim is a woman and should be of Josephine Chariot.
Meanwhile stirs controversy by removing the leadership of Commissioner Cosentino Park 5 Earth an emergency.
Monterosso was celebrated in the usual Festival of the Horned (links available for those who have access to Facebook
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[UPDATE 4/11]
Vernazza has been evacuated. From yesterday (03/11) evening only 40 people remain in the town of Vernazza. The decision has been taken in the Prefecture of La Spezia to prevent population to suffer further damages since the weather forecast are very bad for today and tomorrow and new heavy rain is expected in the next 48 hrs.

We all hope that it will not make the situation worse. See below a new video of the devastation with cars and trucks wiped out by the flood. Some new details seem indicate that ther’ve been at least 2 big landslides detached from the high and steep hills above Vernazza, exactly from the “road of Sanctuaries”, the most recent road builded acros the 80′s to connect Manarola (already reached by the road in the 70′s) Corniglia and Vernazza with.
As this article seems suppose, the road could be the origin (and the cause) of the lanslides that made the flood so devastating.
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[UPDATE 01/11]
The tenth victim was found today in the flood Borghetto Vara and the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano in a message to the mayor of Monterosso Betta Angelo praised the heroic selflessness of Sandro Usai, the volunteer who died in Monterosso, and confirmed that the procedure for the award of a gold medal for civil valor.
Back to scare the rain is expected very strong for next weekend. In theory it may lead to conditions similar to those of 25 October, Vernazza trembles.
Weather Weather Cinque Terre ->
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[UPDATE 31/10]
Today in caterpillar (Some radio 2) interviewed the mayor of Vernazza Vincent Resasco, here is the audio interview below

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The work is proceeding with great care, There is a great desire to return to normal.
The flooding of the river flows into the sea on Tuesday ( is the first time in history that this happens in Vernazza) was re-opened, but of course on the path are many thousands of cubic meters of debris that will require a long time to be removed.
E’ the railway line was reopened but only on one track and only for freight trains and long distance at low speed; is not possible for the passengers get on and off to Vernazza which remains accessible only by sea.
The 5 lands while asking for help to the United States; proposed U.S. ambassador to Rome David Thorne initiative involves a “holiday voucher” for American tourists who make a payment in money for the reconstruction.
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[UPDATE 30/10]
Just another incredible video today, and the 9th victim of the flood found in Monterosso, the first volounteer killed by the mud wave..

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[UPDATE 29/10]
US citizens can make a donation using Paypal and the major Credit Card, here’s a link to Red Cross Foundation http://cri.it/flex/FixedPages/EN/Donazioni.php/L/EN.

2 more videos to add testimonials to the terrible event.
Today electricity is back in Vernazza and Monterosso, the motorway are all opened but trafic is slow.
Also one track of the railway has been reactivated and the vice-major Leonardini said that there will be huge restauration but no evacuation will be acted, except, Eventually for a short time. In this case the other villages ( That remind Riomaggiore, Manarola and Corniglia are intact) have offered hospitality to their brothers in trouble. In the meantime one house collapsed in the “Wall” fraction of Vernazza.
People is working very hard and Monterosso has partially changed after the catastrophic view of the first day, everyone is doing 200% of his best: no cry, no loud complain, just dig.
Unfortunately the number of casualties have increased to 8 and still an unprecised number of people ( 7-10) is missing in the zone affected by the flood.



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[UPDATE 28/10/2011]
Vernazza to be evacuated? it’s a possible evolution of the near future since several houses seem to be severely damaged, still there’s no water, no gas and no electricity. Today estimates says 35.000 cubic meters or debrees (!) have to be removed from the main street of the town, a new river-bed in place of the old one…One big Caterpillar taken in place by the Navy is operating near the seaside ( Piazza Marconi) where the space is wide enough; inside, only small buldozzer can acceede the internal street, it will be a long way to the recover.
The majors of Vernazza Vernazza That said Earlier today's drama is understimated by local press and asked for HELP.
In the meantime some new videos (see here below) keep coming from eyewitness of these terrible moments when fear and impotence were mixed in an dramatically unforgettable experience..
Follow Five Lands on Twitter or become our FB fan: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinque-Terre/272473763949 for updates

MONTEROSSO: the day after…

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[UPDATE 27/10/2011]
For our international guests some information for the next days:
The Town of Vernazza is unreachable because the road has been destroyed and the railway line is still under several meters of debrees. (see the picture below)
These link is to the last “TRENITALIA” schedule updated:

LONG DISTANCE: http://www.fsnews.it/cms-file/allegati/fsnews/Provvedimenti_Giorno_27_ottobre_2011.pdf

Genoa-La Spezia AND VICE VERSA: http://www.fsnews.it/cms-file/allegati/fsnews/La_Spezia_Ge_271011_B.pdf

CHECK later for updates.

More info on http://www.viaggiatreno.it/viaggiatreno/vt.html

Vernazza is the worse situation, it’s reachable only by boat and it’s a risky challenge since the harbour is filled with cars, trees, rocks, sunken boats and everything taken down by the fury of mud.
Vernazza has paid the worse tribute to the flood with 3 people missing, almost certainly died. Children have been evacuated and kept in the municipality hall, several houses are severely damaged and will need investigation.
Gas is over, water supply is over, electricity is partially over as well as comunications (phones, mobile and internet)
From Manarola and Riomaggiore a long column of small boats starts every morning to supply basic stuff such as food, medicines, water. Tomorrow ( 28/10) some diesel fuel will be taken ito supply a couple of small caterpillar already in place to try to move a part of the ENORMOUS amount of stones, trees and debrees that have dramatically changed the sealine and the heart of Vernazza. In this moment and for several month to come Vernazza is “on the knees”, most of the people has lost EVERYTHING, the entire economy is vanished..and that’s the reason why we need toursts to keep coming, to help us to recover. We’ll remake Vernazza and Monterosso more beautiful than before but we need everyone’s help.

COMPARISON PIC before and after:
see this twitter status for a dramatic comparison
Aereal view
Vernazza Harbour

The flood in Monterosso has also caused a terrible situation wit one died. A little bit better than Vernazza, due to the conformation of the town, wide and flat, the flooded area is already reachable and caterpillars have started to dig and move the enormous amount of debrees..
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Documented in photos and video today of the terrible tragedy of the flood 25 October, that hit coastal villages of Monterosso and Vernazza (where there are 2 dispersed) Levanto and Bonassola and more inside the Val di Vara un'ultim'ora here ..:

(AGI) – La Spezia, 25 October. – Up to 8 the number of missing the floods in La Spezia. A building consisting of two adjacent houses and’ collapsed in the locality’ Cassana Brugnato, in Val di Vara. When a ragazza e’ was pulled alive from the rubble but three other people who lived in the house are missing, and the Fire Brigade and Civil Protection people are looking under the rubble. Three others were missing in Borghetto Vara swallowed by the river and two others were missing in Vernazza.
They were inside the car that some witnesses would have been swallowed by the mud. (AGI)

UPDATE 26/10/2011 hours 18.00
Vernazza is missing 3 people, probably died; The town center is an expanse of debris, the road no longer exists; the railway is interrupted, buried under a mountain of debris; no connection is possible except by sea; lacking electricity, water and gas, plants are completely destroyed.
In other villages (Riomaggiore and Manarola) not affected by the disaster has coordinated a survey of available beds for the hospitality of the displaced, about 80 beds were found at the guesthouses and hotels spared; if you need to contact the PA. To Manarola 0187 920266.

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Flood in Monterosso (Video)

The tragic moments of the flood 25 October to Monterosso where a person lost their lives trying to clear the drains of the road and encourage the outflow of an impossible amount of rain. In 4 hours have fallen over 500 mm of rain, ie the amount of an entire YEAR.

At a distance of 2 Mayor Angelo Betta days after the first moment of understandable despair said: We resumed our walk.

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Summer Spezzina 2011: the program

SUMMER PROGRAM Spezzina 2011

Summer exhibitions

CAMeC
Until 2 November 2011

Memory submerged: men, stories, Art and technologies
Artwork by Roberto Galeazzi Senior, Enzo Bartolozzi, Gian Carozi, Renato Di Bosso, Vincent Frunze, Giuliano Galeazzi, Osvaldo Peruzzi, Angel Prini, Bruno Pulga, Emilio Vedova and Paul Fiorellini, Gianni Lodi, Danilo Sergiampietri, Joseph Gusino; Photos copyright Andrea Angelucci, Alfredo Rakes.
By Progettotre (Agnes Bucchi, Carlo Alberto Cozzani, Costanzo Furno), with the collaboration of the leadership of Camec and Archives Multimedia (Elizabeth Cantelli, Silvano Andreini, Maurizio Cavalli, Michela Mori). 
With the cooperation and loans from the Navy - Grouping and underwater commandos "Teseo Tesei", The Historical Diving Society - Italy, Hydrolab, National Association of Underwater MM. on leave, The Historical Maritime Society, Brethren of the Coast - Italy.

In marine dell'uomo: photographs by Folco Quilici
With the collaboration of the Fratelli Alinari – Foundation for the History of Photography.

Michelangelo Consani - yet still the ship in port
Amoco Milford Haven files
Edited by Mario Matteo Lucchetti Common and in collaboration with Eleanor Acerbi.

CAMeC - Modern and Contemporary Art Centre - La Spezia, Square C. Baptists 1
Summer Hours (from 21 June 31 agosto): Tuesday to Saturday 10,00 – 13,00 and 17,00 – 20,00;Sundays and Holidays 11,00-19,00. Closed 15 agostAugust
Until 20 June and from September 1: Tuesday to Saturday, hours 10,00 – 13,00 and 16,00 – 19,00;Sundays and Holidays, 11,00-19,00.
Info: 0187.734593 -camec@comune.sp.it

Building of the Arts
Until 9 October 2011

Antonio Garella sculpture and monuments to Garibaldi
Edited by Marzia Ratti.
Info: 0187.778544 -palazzinaarti@laspeziacultura.it

Building of the Arts “LR. Rosaia” - La Spezia, because of the Prion, 236 
Hours of exposure: Wednesday to Sunday : 10.00 – 12.00  16.00 – 19.00; Tuesday 16.00 – 19.00; closed Mondays.
Information: tel 0187.778 544 - Fax 0187 777 179 – 0187 257 629.
email: palazzinaarti@laspeziacultura.it

Ethnographic Museum G. Podenzana
Until 25 September

The Room Hero. The myth of Garibaldi in the collection Pepi
Exhibition curated by Rossana Piccioli

Ethnographic Museum "G. Podenzana "- La Spezia, because of the Prion 156
Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 – 12.30; Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 – 12.30  16.00 – 19.00
Information: tel 0187.258570 -museo.etnografico@laspeziacultura.it
www.laspeziacultura.it

Tuesday 21 June

European Music Festival
Head of the Conservatory - Villa Marmori
By the Conservatory "G. Puccini "
Foyer 14 hours
Building guitars
Fabio Renato Ettorre performs music of Bach, Villa Lobos, Fault, Ask, Torroba.
Auditorium "Don Ruby" hours 15.30
Ensemble of percussion instruments
You. Alberto Bosio. Music by Wohlfahrt, Brook, O’Meara, Lully, Trade, Tanner.
Auditorium "Mario Fiorentini" hours 16.45
Ensemble of wind instruments
You. Alessio Bacci. Music by Handel, Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, Schubert.
Foyer hours 17.45
Andrea tells Marmori "Villa Marmori"
Foyer hours 18
Viva la musica
For the 150 th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
With the collaboration of schools Singing Fulvia Bertoli and Maura Aliboni. At the piano Peter and Mark Podesta Baruffetti, Tetiana collaborator Kuzina. Director Luca Ferraris. Music by Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, Puccini, Paisiello.
Free admission.

Pinetina hours 21.30
It is the fashion scene
Evening of music and fashion by the New Civil Center.
Luciano Poleri present and Alessia Del Vigo. They play the Aladdin Sane. A seguire dj set dei Made.
Free admission.

Thursday 23 June

Piazza Brin hours 21
Marianna d'acciaio
Edited by Loredana Rovagnati.
The young dancers of the Dance Group of the Research Centre will present the action danced "Seas of Steel" by Loredana Rovagnati, Laboratory result of Migrants conducted with the School of interclass Vittorio Alfieri ISA 3 and part of the Theatre Project Educardanzando 2011, Carispe supported by the Foundation and the Institution for Cultural Services.
This new experience in direct action to peers from different backgrounds, provides insight into the creative process behind a play whether it is represented on stage or in different urban spaces. "" Seas of Steel "tells us of a sea" friend "for the hope of those who migrate from other banks in search of a better life, sea, too often, cold slab of the tomb is revealed in the drama of the shipwreck. Against the indifference to pain and habit, not to forget that when we come out of the sea is always an element of union acceptance. "

Migliarina
Feast of St. John with fair

Piazza Brin 21 hours
Evening Batistoni
In the reinterpretation of Renzo Fregoso and Loredana Rovagnati.
Images, dances and stories around the puppet Batistoni: an echo of tradition in the district of La Spezia Umbertino.
Organized by the Laboratory and in collaboration with District Cooperative Social Cils, Elderly Community Centre, Game Room Civic, Parish NS. Health, Boys Piazza Brin.

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SI 'CELEBRATES - awareness raising event in the referendum Riomaggiore

A big party to raise awareness of the vote in the referendum 12 and 13 June.

A Riomaggiore group “ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP” hosts a party for Friday 10 June to be held in the Piazza from the vine-dresser 17.30.

Apprtofondimenti suli referendum questions on http://lab.cinqueterre.com/i-refendum-12-13-giugno-importanti-anche-a-riomaggiore

In the poster below the full program.

If you want to leave your thinking that will be read during the event and “Posted” on a wall you can write about real http://lab.cinqueterre.com/graffiti-wall

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Festival Andersen 26/5-29/5/2011 Sestri Levante

From Thursday 26 May 2011 Sunday 29 May back to the 14th Sestri Levante Andersen Festival: 100 and more free events open to the public and: four intense days of narratives, shows, meetings, contemporary circus and street theater, exhibitions, reflections, special events and a marathon non-stop stories, with artists and companies from 9 countries and 5 continents.

Among the guests Dario Vergassola,David Riondino, Maurizio Maggiani, Sleeping, Mercedes Martini, Paul Hendel, Tiziano Scarpa and Marlene Kuntz

The Festival,promoted by the Municipality of Sestri Levante and organized under the artistic direction of Artificio23 diLeonardo Pischedda, will be inaugurated Thursday by 26maggio parade of school children of Sestri, and will end with the ribbon cutting of the renovated theater Shell.

Read the full article: http://www.andersenfestival.it/wordpress/?page_id=2

Here is the link to the program instead (animation) http://www.andersenfestival.it/2011/and_2011/and_2011/

We present a video edition 2010

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Rick Steves and the “disarray” of 5 Earth 2010-2011

Everyone in the Cinque Terre Should Be grateful to Mr.. Rick Steves, since we all know what was (and still is!) the impact of his enthusiastic descriptions on the touristic flow on the 5 Earth in the last 15 years.
Here are some links to corroborate (there’s no need of course but the links are informative to our readers..) this theory:

• http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/italy/cinqueterre.htm
• http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/italy/cinqueterre_fiatfree.htm
• http://www.ricksteves.com/tms/article.cfm?id=161&extras=false

And from the pages of our blog we already wished to tribute the right credit to Mr. Steves: http://www.cinqueterre.com/blog/rick-steves-acros-the-cinque-terre

Unfortunately our impression (you can feel it reading this last linked article) of a bad administration of the National Park of 5 Terre and of the municipality of Riomaggiore were true and on Sept. 28th 2010 the entire management was arrested,  accused of several serious crimes (corruption, threats, conspiracy to fraud against the state,..).
What had appeared for a decade a shining model of sustainable progress and tourism,  a modern vision of  public management, a genial creation of prosperity showed its miserable failure. The truth, cleverly concealed behind a fake glitter of gold,  was finally clear to everybody.

What to do now?

-) Cinque Terre will survive without Bonanini; they were here well before him and they will remain well after him.
-) We need a better government (not an hard stuff if you’ve in mind Mr. Berlusconi ahahahah I start laughing before you do..) and fortunately we have a new one in Riomaggiore. Now we need everybody to help her in the difficul re-construction.
-) WE NEED ALL OF YOU FOLKS.. we’ll do our best to give people the best hospitality we can.
-) We need Mr. Rick Steves to still spend his beautiful words for us, if he still believe that we deserve them…and it seems so..

Quoting Rick Steves from his FB note: http://www.facebook.com/notes/rick-steves/the-cinque-terre-national-parkin-disarray/10150183680359702

The park was run by its president, Franco Bonanini, a powerful man — nicknamed “The Pharaoh” for his grandiose visions. In a personal visit a couple years ago, he conned me into thinking he really was a visionary committed to the region and its precious park.

But Bonanini created a medieval-style system of favorites and enemies, with the help of Riomaggiore’s mayor, and others. Starting and stopping construction projects, funneling money here and there, and extorting people to preserve their power, this cabal derailed the park vision. In 2011 they were removed from power, but the damage had been done. The good ideas of the park (info offices, baggage deposits, mountain-bike opportunities, little museums, elevators for the infirm, and even maintenance of the trails) have been scuttled.

Today, Bonanini is out of power, and the park’s run by a man from the central government whose vision for a fix, it seems, is to run the park as a business. But a park is a park, not a business.

What does all this mean to the visitor? Not much. The Cinque Terre is still my favorite stretch of Mediterranean coastline. The people are endearing. The food, culture, and nature are uniquely enjoyable. I just thrill at the thought of people working together for a grand and noble vision that helps a community’s economy by wisely treating a park as a park, rather than making a park a business. And so far, the Cinque Terre has failed in That Regard.

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Wineries open to Riomaggiore 29.05.2011

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