The event dedicated to Saint Martin, Patron Saint of Belluno, aims to explore, through the use of various expressive languages: word, song, music, painting, architecture… the figure of one of the most well-known and recognizable Christian saints who were not martyrs at a European level.
Originating from Pannonia, present-day Hungary, Saint Martin traveled throughout Europe, including Italy, before arriving in Tours, the city where he was proclaimed bishop, leaving a significant mark on collective memory.
Indeed, many are the centers that, despite not having hosted the figure of the Saint, have celebrated him through the construction of churches, chapels, and paintings, to which is added a real estate heritage made up of legends, traditions, and folklore.
And this is not by chance, because the image of Saint Martin symbolizes an important value for the entire European community, as the offering of half of his cloak to a destitute man who was dying of cold in Amiens in the dead of winter today represents for us the emblem of sharing, the ability to engage in dialogue, and to divide resources, a fundamental experience in a world that is preparing to respond to the challenges posed by globalization and climate change.
The use of various expressive languages and their interaction with documents of ancient literature and music will thus allow for the reconstruction of meanings related to a distant narrative that can still suggest values and substantial reflections even in our time.
Narrating voice of Carlo Andrea Lucani, immersive projections by Paolo Mezzalira, musical inserts by InUnum ensemble, concept and direction by Elisabetta Brusa.
Admission to the event is free with a conscious donation.
