The 8th edition of science festival Risvegli (Awakenings), which focuses on nature and its endless forms and connections, will take place from 28 April to 2 May. Five days of events spanning science and art, entertainment and information, with a mix of booking-only and drop-in activities, including laboratories for the whole family.
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 The last silent spring Inspired by Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, a theatre production that makes you think and have fun at the same time. Standing on a raft in a too-raised ocean, two characters envision the future that awaits us if we won’t take care of the environment. On Friday 28 April at 9pm.
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 The other world. Small stories of change The audience and their perceptions on environmental topics become part of the story in this theatrical adaption of Fabio Deotto’s book of the same name. On Saturday 29 April at 9pm.
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 Mulinobianco. Back to the green future We live in a world in which it seems impossibile to find a balance between what’s natural and what’s artificial. Two children, alone on the stage, will address adults on the relationship between human beings and the planet. On Monday 1 May at 9pm.
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 A changing climate: environmental migration What are the direct causes of climate change? What is its impact on Earth’s most vulnerable populations? An event for young people, aimed at sharing ideas and experiences on a very topical issue. On Sunday 30 April at 11am. Changing the climate An event that offers a constructive take on the issue of climate change, and uses clear and light-hearted language to explore the question: “How can we adapt to the world awaiting us?” On Monday 1 May at 11.30am.
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Guided tours, installation and exhibitions During the festival there will be many guided tours available, covering the Renaissance hortus cinctus (enclosed garden), the Biodiversity Garden or the extraordinary collection of 700,000 items in the herbarium at the Botanical Museum. You will also be able to interact with three sound sculptures and retrace the history of Italy through 30 (plus 1) illustrations of trees.
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