The Walking Forest
Associazione Basilicata Link APS
SATRIANO DI LUCANIA, Italia
Descrizione
The Carnival of Satriano di Lucania, in Basilicata, is one of the oldest and most symbolic festivals in southern Italy, and its deeper meaning goes far beyond the folkloric dimension: it is a ritual that intertwines nature, community and regeneration. In this small village located in the Lucano Apennine National Park, on the last Sunday before Mardi Gras, people dress up as the Rumita (the hermit). This disguise, considered an arborealritual, represents a person completely covered in ivy leaves. At dawn, these walking bushes emerge from the forest and make their way to the village streets. They knock on every door with their fruscio, a wooden stick tipped with holly. Those who receive their visit must respect their silence and offer them food or money. From 28 January until 18 February 2026 a group of 10 young people will have the chance to live a unique experience to support the ancient celebration. The ESC Team project is organized in collaboration with Associazione Al Parco.
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
Volunteers will be hosted in double rooms in an apartment in the centre of the town. Satriano di Lucania is a rural town, not well connected to big cities, so volunteers need to be ready live the three weeks in symbiosis with the nature and the local community. obbligatori - READ INFOPACK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YHKwntNbmzm2AAxJe0N8W9B4saWC4PZC/view?usp=sharing TO APPLY YOU HAVE TO FILLL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm1kKQTr7VBHfe0o-h-FKfUO-ohD58L48guSB-FUr5PeLokg/viewform
Formazione durante l'attività
Volunteers will be engaged in the creation of costumes from ivy, become part of the local community and the team of the carnival preparation, welcoming visitors and help at the various stands, supporting the recycling stations to guarantee a "green festival", will have the chance to visit natural places around Satriano. They will study the myths and the legends around the carnival and not only. Satriano is full of painting and graffiti which talks about the history of this magical place. This ESC team will involve volunteers from various countries which will guarantee intercultural learning.
Profilo del partecipante
The project would love to host ACTIVE volunteers, ready to propose actions and be involved in all various steps of the festival organisation. We imagine volunteers who do have - basic skills in photography, video, digital communication, or storytelling, useful for documenting and promoting the preparation phases and the unfolding of the Carnival; -creative craftsmanship skills for mask-making, setting up decorations, and supporting the artistic and logistical activities of the Carnival; - Interest in folk traditions and in practices aimed at safeguarding local cultural heritage; - willingness to engage in manual and practical tasks related to space preparation and the general organization of the event; - awareness of environmental issues and attention to sustainable behaviors; - English Language skills are fundamental, Italian language skills would be good;
Data dell'attività
Dal 28/01/2026 al 18/02/2026
Luogo dell'attività
SATRIANO DI LUCANIA, Italia
Tipo di attività
Gruppi di volontariato
Cercasi partecipanti da
Albania, Austria, Belgio, Bosnia-Erzegovina, Bulgaria, Cechia, Estonia, Francia, Germania, Grecia, Islanda, Lettonia, Lituania, Lussemburgo, Polonia, Portogallo, Romania, Serbia, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Spagna, Turchia
Argomenti dell'attività
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Termine di presentazione delle domande: 15/11/2025 12:30
Codice del progetto
2023-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000175076