Caloma Festival: A New Cultural Festival Dedicated to Weaving in Puglia
The inaugural Caloma Festival is set to occur from July 26 to 28 in Uggiano La Chiesa, a quaint agricultural village located in Salento, Puglia. This event is part of the Casamassella – Borgo delle Tessitrici initiative, which seeks to rejuvenate and safeguard the ancient weaving practices passed down through generations of women. Named after 'Caloma,' a traditional fishing method involving a small raft tethered to the land by a thread, the festival showcases performances, music, food, and an art segment called 'Spaesamenti,' curated by Francesca Guida. This segment features site-specific works from artists including Elena Bellantoni, Luca Coclide, and others, emphasizing deep listening and community engagement with the local weavers from Le Costantine.
Key facts
- First edition of Caloma Festival in Uggiano La Chiesa, Puglia
- Dates: July 26-28, 2024
- Part of Casamassella – Borgo delle Tessitrici project
- Art section 'Spaesamenti' curated by Francesca Guida
- Participating artists: Elena Bellantoni, Luca Coclide, Luigi Coppola, Giuseppe De Mattia, Iginio De Luca, Guendalini Salini, Delphine Valli, Muta Imago
- Works include 'Or_dite', 'Segnavento', 'Tavole della Maddalena', 'LOROS', 'La Terra del reincarnato', 'Blu Dinamite'
- Festival includes performances, music, cuisine, and art
- Focus on weaving tradition and community engagement
Entities
Artists
- Elena Bellantoni
- Luca Coclide
- Luigi Coppola
- Giuseppe De Mattia
- Iginio De Luca
- Guendalina Salini
- Delphine Valli
- Muta Imago
- Francesca Guida
Institutions
- Caloma Festival
- Casamassella – Borgo delle Tessitrici
- Le Costantine
- Artribune
Locations
- Uggiano La Chiesa
- Salento
- Puglia
- Italy
- Otranto
- Valle dell'Idro