Europe Week – Festa dell’Europa
Europe Day’ on 9 May is the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, an important landmark in the history of the European Union (EU). To celebrate, EFSA will hold a series of events in Parma from 6-11 May under the banner of Europe Week. The programme will help to present and explain Europe, the EU food safety system and EFSA’s role to visitors of all ages
Highlights from the programme:
- An exhibition area under Portici del Grano on Piazza Garibaldi, Parma presenting Europe, EFSA and local institutions to visitors who can quiz staff and learn more about our many activities.
- A series of lectures under Portici del Grano on themes concerning Europe and food safety.
- School visits to the exhibition stands for young students across the province.
- A puppet show at Auditorium Paganini on 9 May and a prize-giving ceremony recognizing the many sporting achievements of Parma province’s schoolchildren.
- Folk and jazz concerts in Langhirano on 6 May, in Parma at Piazza Garibaldi on 8-11 May, and at Parma’s School for Europe on 11 May.
- Acclaimed European films at Cinema d’Azeglio in original language in the framework of The Week of European Cinema.
The event is organised by EFSA, Comune di Parma, Europass and the Province of Parma, with support from EUROPE DIRECT - Carrefour Europeo Emilia, Collegio Europeo and Scuola per L’Europa.
Programme - all events are at "Portici del Grano"(Piazza Garibaldi, Parma)unless otherwise indicated
Tuesday 6
18:00: EU film festival “La vie en rose”(in French with Italian subtitles) - Cinema D'Azeglio
19:00: Journey through the European musical tradition - Eureka - Langhirano
Wednesday 7 May
18:00: EU film festival “Volver” (in Spanish with Italian subtitles) - Cinema D'Azeglio
Thursday 8 May (exhibition area open 9.00-20.00)
9:00 – 13:00: School visits to the exhibition area explaining Europe & EFSA
18:00 – 18:30: Jazz in Europe byParma Frontiere
18:00: EU film festival “Elisabeth the Golden Age” (in English with Italian subtitles) - Cinema D'Azeglio
18:30 – 19:30: Mini conference, "EU food safety system & EFSA’s role -GMO: is our food safe?"
21:00: EU film festival “Sophie school - The Final Days” (in German with Italian subtitles) - Cinema D'Azeglio
Friday 9 May (exhibition area open 9.00-20.00)
9:00 – 13:00: School visits to the exhibition area explaining Europe & EFSA
9.30: Puppets Theatre “Il Burattino” (Auditorium Paganini)
11.00: Inauguration in the presence of the Mayor of Parma, President of Provincia di Parma and Europass, and the Executive Director of EFSA
18:00 – 18:30: Jazz in Europe by Parma Frontiere
18:00: EU film festival “Atonement” (in English with Italian subtitles) - Cinema D'Azeglio
18:30 – 19:30: Mini conference, “Europe is 50 years old: 50 reasons to celebrate” by Collegio europeo <
Saturday 10 May (exhibition area open 9.00-20.00)
9:00 – 11:00: School visits to the exhibition area explaining Europe & EFSA
18:00 – 18:30: Jazz in Europe by Parma Frontiere
18:30 – 19:30: Mini conference, "EU food safety system & EFSA’s role - EFSA and food safety: Additives”
Sunday 11 May (exhibition area open 9.00-20.00)
9:00 – 13:00: Schools visits to the exhibition area explaining Europe & EFSA
18:00 – 18:30: Jazz in Europe by Parma Frontiere
18:30 – 19:30: Mini conference, "Europe: immigration, integration and interculturaldialogue" by Collegio europeo
19:00: Journey through the European musical tradition – Eureka - Scuola per l'Europa