On Saturday 14 November at 17:00, the Museo Etnografico di Aquilonia (MEDA) will host “Fondata sulla Terra,” a public meeting on dignified work for young people in inland areas.
The discussion starts from the material centrality of soil and the idea of “contadinanza,” considering local resources and forms of work and economic activity compatible with territorial values. The programme also looks at occupations that combine tradition with innovation.
The event brings together specialists on rurality and migration with testimonies from young local entrepreneurs. Listed participants include Daniela Storti, Toni Ricciardi, and Maria Carmela Serluca, alongside entrepreneurs Angelo Abbondandolo, Guido Bravi, Liliana Graniero, Vito Pagnotta, Sonia Pazzaglia, Germana Puntel, and Jessica Tartaglia.
Part of “Vivere l’osso d’Italia”
“Fondata sulla Terra” is the second event in “Vivere l’osso d’Italia,” a three-meeting cycle organised around two anniversaries: the 30th anniversary of the MEDA and the 80th anniversary of the proclamation of the Italian Republic.
The wider cycle addresses work, young people, and cultural planning in Italy’s inland areas.
Who is behind the initiative
The initiative is organised by the MEDA in partnership with the Forum dei Giovani di Aquilonia, with support from the Municipality of Aquilonia and a contribution from the Campania Region’s cultural-promotion programme.
What to know before you go
The meeting is scheduled for Saturday 14 November at 17:00 at the Museo Etnografico di Aquilonia (MEDA), in Aquilonia, in the province of Avellino.
The sources describe the programme and institutional support but do not provide a full timetable, registration procedure, or accessibility information. Readers planning to attend should check the museum’s official channels for any practical updates.
What comes next
The broader programme closes on 28 November with “Immaginare il margine,” focused on the MEDA’s cultural role and future visions for inland areas.
Taken together, the cycle links the museum’s 30th anniversary to a discussion about work and future prospects for younger generations living outside Italy’s major urban centres.
