On 19–20 September, the neighborhood comes alive with a festive procession of theatre actions and music, a shared fruit salad at Giardino Pellegrino, and—on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.—the performance OCA – Art that Trains the Mind. The events are supported by Municipal District 7 of Turin and by Democracy in Action, the Horizon Europe project “Culture, the Arts and Cultural Spaces for Democratic Participation.”

After the summer break, Spazio BAC reopens with Tutti Frutti – Fruit Salad Parade, a Social and Community Theatre format by SCT Centre that weaves through Borgo Dora in a joyful procession. Seasonal fruit is donated, collected scenographically with large cloths, then prepared and shared in a convivial gesture that blends theatre actions and live music. The event is organized in collaboration with the young participants of the 8th edition (2024–25) of Creativa, SCT Centre’s School of Social and Community Theatre, and has involved an active network of neighborhood residents and communities, including the Associazione Commercianti Balon, Associazione Zhisong, YEPPèFica, Sermig, Cecchi Point, and many others.

On Friday, 19 September, the parade will wind through the district’s streets with stops and micro-performances that light up courtyards and squares. Route: departure from Giardino Pellegrino, then via Borgo Dora, via Lanino, via Cottolengo, and via Mameli.
On Saturday, 20 September (morning) at Giardino Pellegrino, the community fruit salad will be prepared—then shared with the public. This moment will also feature an artistic showcase of the Cartoline di Aurora project, presenting three new postcards created together with Balon shopkeepers, the teachers of the Maria Teresa nursery school on via Mameli, and the Aurora Care Community.

The events are made possible thanks to the support of Municipal District 7 of Turin and “Democracy in Action,” a Horizon Europe–funded project selected under the call “Culture, the Arts and Cultural Spaces for Democratic Participation,” which explores how cultural spaces and practices can strengthen democratic participation and counter social polarization. Selected by Fondazione Santagata, Spazio BAC will host a study visit with cultural workers from Turkey, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, and Cyprus to share practices of active citizenship and engagement tools, with a special focus on younger generations.

Closing the weekend, on Saturday, 20 September at 6:30 p.m., Spazio BAC will present OCA – Art that Trains the Mind by SCT Centre, a theatrical performance and participatory game in the form of the traditional “Game of the Goose.” Square by square, SCT Centre’s artists will guide audiences through a collective reflection on crucial themes—environment, democracy, and rights—intertwining research and artistic creation. For the occasion, several squares have been developed from insights emerging within the Democracy in Action process.

Participation in all initiatives is free of charge. For the performance on 20 September, registration is required.

PROGRAMME

19 September 
6:00 p.m. — Departure of the Tutti Frutti Parade from Giardino Pellegrino.
Route: via Borgo Dora → via Lanino → via Cottolengo → via Mameli.

20 September
9:00–11:00 a.m. — Community fruit-salad preparation with the residents of Borgo Dora | GIARDINO PELLEGRINO
11:15 a.m. — Fruit Salad Festival: tasting with music and neighborhood stories | GIARDINO PELLEGRINO
6:30 p.m. — Interactive performance OCA – Art that Trains the Mind on inequality, discrimination, and active citizenship. Free entry; registration via QR code | SPAZIO BAC

In case of rain
The fruit-salad preparation and festival will take place at the entrance to Sermig, under the large canopy.

Events produced by Social Community Theatre Centre – Dispari Teatro – Teatro Popolare Europeo ETS.
With the support of the Democracy in Action project and Municipal District 7 of the City of Turin.
Organized in collaboration with the students of Creativa, the School of Social and Community Theatre of SCT Centre, supported by Fondazione CSP.
The Parade and Fruit Salad Festival are delivered in collaboration with Fondazione Comunità di Porta Palazzo, Eco dalle Città, Ass. Fuori di Palazzo.

Acknowledgements: Residents of the neighborhood; Volunteers of Giardino Pellegrino and the “Perché No?” group; Casa Circostanza – Fondazione Uniti per Crescere Insieme; Civico Zero Torino; Gruppo La cultura dietro l’angolo – Biblioteca Calvino; Scuola Maria Teresa; Progetto Aurora Comunità di Cura; Progetto Giovani Comunità Energetiche; Associazione Commercianti Balôn; Associazione Zhisong; Associazione Acfil; Comunità Giulia; Associazione YEPPèFica; Cohousing Numero Zero; Gruppo Maangi fi; Sermig; Gelateria Popolare; Cecchi Point.