Scheduled for June 2-5 in the historic center, the event dedicated to Pinocchio, organized by the Paese Alto Association, in collaboration with the municipality of Grottammare and the patronage of the "Carlo Collodi National Foundation."
Various places in the old village will be the setting for the works of the artists participating in the "Pinocchio Paese dei Balocchi" contest, which, together with those of cartoonist Angelo Maria Ricci, painter Francesco Colella and in memory of Fabio Novelli, represent the artistic component of the first edition of the event.
"Grottammare Paese dei Balocchi" was born from the great passion and study of Francesco Colella, painter, sculptor and artistic director of the event. Commitment that led to the creation of 70 plates dedicated to "The Adventures of Pinocchio" and a book that collects them: the work will be premiered on June 2 in Peretti Square.
With tomorrow morning's parade, Grottammare Paese dei Balocchi kicks off.
