Ferrara hosts first festival dedicated to Italian and international provincial culture

The inaugural festival celebrating both Italian and international provincial culture, named 'Vivere A-Metropolitano', is set to occur from March 31 to April 23, 2025, across Ferrara, Copparo, Argenta, and the Po Delta Park. This event, organized by the HPO association of architects and engineers, will include a variety of activities such as exhibitions, river tours, floating installations, workshops, lectures, and discussions. The phrase 'a-metropolitano' refers to liberation from metropolitan reliance, focusing on the potential of low-density regions. Notable contributors include Alessandro Argentesi, Luca Cei, Mara Femia, and others. The festival draws inspiration from the ideas of Martin Heidegger, Bruno Latour, and Donna Haraway to reshape the concept of provincial identity.