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domenica, 12 febbraio 2006

Have fun!
[by perO - 9 Feb 06]

In generala I'm not really interested in the Olympic Games, in fact I'm not partecipating in any event related to Turin 2006, even tough I live in Turin; and not for any particular reason, just cause I'm not affected by the olympic spirit itself. But today I've been touched, I have to say. TOday the Flame passed by house, and seeind the "New Turin" on party, with the works finally finished, the people on the streets, the kids with the flags, the policemen smiling and chatting and the old men happy once in a lifetima, well it all made me change my mind. Or at least it made me understand wich "party" to be with
The Olimpiad's a big party, and I can't understand that somebody wants to stop it, that the protests are going on, or that other affairs (like the TAV, tha Coca Cola) are interfering with this celebration, just making polemics in any case. How can you stop such a great celebration? And today only I understand the opportunity that this Games are for my city, Turin, that can finally make the most of it and be a beatiful tourists place, and not only that "Fiat cars town".

The Olympic Games are a great party, let's enjoy it!

posted by: : Abboriggeno at 16:03 | Permalink | commenti
category:events, polemic

giovedì, 09 febbraio 2006

Olympic Night
[by Franfiorini - 8 Feb]
From PiemonteFeel

It has been renamed the Olympic Night, and for the first time it has been planned during the Olympic Games, from the Piedmont Region with the collaboration of Trenitalia. Since the afternoon of February the 18th and all night long 'till dawn, lots of events and exhibitions will be held in Turin on top of the already big program of the Olimpiad. For the all day on saturday the 18th there'll be a promotion for those, especially young people, who from everywhere in Italy will com to Turin to enjoy the Olympic atmosphere.

Have a look at www.trenitalia.com to find more about transport offers.

For the people interested, the Olympic night will offer an artistic and cultural program that will represent the Region heritage and promote the cultural exchange in our territories. Among the activities that you will find:

Commercial activities
- shop opened 'till dwan in piazza Vittorio, Corso Cittorio, via Garibaldi, via Cernaia, piazza Statuto, Quadrilatero Romano
- Mercatino del Maglio and BorgoDora opened till midnight.

Info points with free degustations (or 1 euro max)
- Coldiretti: piazza Statuto corner via Garibaldi
- Proloco: Porta Susa (metro exit), via Cernaia, via Garibaldi corner via Della Consolata, piazza Statuto
- CIA: backyard of Maglio in Borgo Dora up to 24.00

posted by: : Abboriggeno at 20:51 | Permalink | commenti
category:events

mercoledì, 08 febbraio 2006

Not only sport
[by Dontyna - 7 Feb 06]

One of the reason that brought most of the people of Turin (and the Italians in general) to purchase the tickets for the olympic races, you know, is part the curiosity, but especially the absolute desire to partecipate and be there in any case, more then the pasison for the winter sports themself. Figure skating apart, as a matter of fact the winter sports are considered a bit "exclusive", not only for the high prices of the equipments in general, but also for the difficult rules and scoring procedure of the matches themself.
But the city prepared two months of theatre shows, concerts, temporary expos and magic literary diners to satisfy those thirsty of culture people not very interested in the Olympics.
The themes go from Ice and Snow (the ssnow show in Sestriere, the exhibition Inuit - Popoli del Ghiaccio, the show Il colore bianco at Parco della Tesoreria) to the classic icons of heroes and athlets and the stories and montain recipes (th efive literary diners promoted by Grinzane-Cavour).
You won't miss famous international artists with extraordinary exhibitions: I point out the concert of the excellent composer Arvo Part per la Sindone, international premiere, the theatre shows of Progetto Domani of Luca Ronconi, and the return of The Bohème at the Teatro Regio of Turin.
A real Cultural Olympic we can say, wich honours the city and the provincia of Turin and the entire team that worked passionally to plan the events.

Here you can find the detailed schedule: Cultural Olimpiad.

posted by: : Abboriggeno at 02:06 | Permalink | commenti
category:events, waiting for the olympics