{"id":27033,"date":"2026-08-28T15:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/org.wwoof.it\/2026\/08\/notte-verde-green-night-2026-in-castiglione-dotranto\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T15:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:25:20","slug":"notte-verde-green-night-2026-in-castiglione-dotranto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/org.wwoof.it\/en\/2026\/08\/notte-verde-green-night-2026-in-castiglione-dotranto\/","title":{"rendered":"Notte Verde &#8211; Green Night 2026 in Castiglione d&#8217;Otranto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultivating the land is an act of peace; defending it is an act of freedom<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>August 29 to 31, 2026<\/strong>, the small town of Castiglione d&#8217;Otranto (LE) will once again host the <strong>15th edition of Notte Verde<\/strong><sup><\/sup>. Organized by <em>Casa delle Agriculture Tullia e Gino<\/em>, this year\u2019s edition addresses highly topical issues: radical ecology, social justice, pacifism, and the regeneration of local communities<sup><\/sup>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 event is dedicated to the memory of <strong>Sacko Bakari<\/strong>, a farm laborer whose story underscores the importance of an agroecology that is, above all, anti-racist and centered on the rights of those who work the land<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Find at Notte Verde 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Notte Verde is a completely <strong>free, accessible, and environmentally friendly<\/strong> event (Ecofesta certification), designed to share knowledge and develop concrete ecological alternatives<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>School of Agriculture &amp; Rural Parliaments:<\/strong> Free workshops for adults (fermentation, natural cheese-making, outdoor education, and sensory workshops), complemented by group discussions focused on the common good and the right to land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Night for Girls and Boys:<\/strong> A space entirely dedicated to children, featuring puppets, eco-friendly parades, animated readings on human rights, and street games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training &amp; Events:<\/strong> Among the main events are the 2nd edition of <em>the Advanced Training Course in Peace Journalism<\/em> and the evening discussions featuring guests such as Francesca Albanese (UN Special Rapporteur), Barbara Nappini (Slow Food Italy), and Christian Elia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibitions, Installations &amp; Public Art:<\/strong> From the moving exhibition of drawings <em>titled \u201cHeArt FOR GAZA\u201d to<\/em> the textile work <em>\u201c5.7 km of Cries in the Silence<\/em>,\u201d to the traveling installations in the historic center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music &amp; Entertainment:<\/strong> The grand finale concert on August 31 featuring <strong>Cisco Bellotti (Reduci Tour)<\/strong> in Piazza della Libert\u00e0, preceded in the days leading up to it by performances by Alessia Tondo, Claudio Prima, and numerous street bands and performances throughout the town\u2019s alleys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Geography of the Festival (August 31)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the evening of August 31, the town transforms into a map of themed routes<sup><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cereal Trail:<\/strong> Tours of <strong>the<\/strong> Community Mill, fresh pasta workshops, and live bread-making demonstrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biodiversity &amp; Life Trail:<\/strong> Seed exchange, fruit tree exhibitions, free distribution of saplings for reforestation, and sustainable beekeeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Food &amp; Wine Festivals:<\/strong> Locally sourced communal dining (with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options) and tastings of natural wines from Salento.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful Information for Participants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sustainable Mobility:<\/strong> Anyone who chooses to ride a bike to the event will receive a 10% discount coupon for dinner at the Casa delle Agriculture booth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shuttles &amp; Parking:<\/strong> Ample parking is available in the industrial area (off State Road 275) and along the provincial road to Depressa. On August 31, a free shuttle service will run from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> Removal of architectural barriers, Braille menus, a priority \u201cZero Coda\u201d checkout lane for accessibility, and autism-friendly relaxation areas (AUTopia Project). Reserved parking spaces are available by reservation through August 30. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpful tip:<\/strong> There are no ATMs in Castiglione d&#8217;Otranto; we recommend bringing cash with you before you arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the detailed program, workshop registration, and booking contact information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casadelleagriculture.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">casadelleagriculture.com<\/a> or the association&#8217;s official pages.<\/p>\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/org.wwoof.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Brochure-Notte-Verde-2026-.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Brochure Notte Verde 2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-17cbfea0-5308-4882-a7d9-524ee44cee47\" href=\"https:\/\/org.wwoof.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Brochure-Notte-Verde-2026-.pdf\">&#8220;Notte Verde 2026&#8221; Brochure<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/org.wwoof.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Brochure-Notte-Verde-2026-.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-17cbfea0-5308-4882-a7d9-524ee44cee47\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cultivating the land is an act of peace; defending it is an act of freedom From August 29 to 31, 2026, the small town of Castiglione d&#8217;Otranto (LE) will once again host the 15th edition of Notte Verde. 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