Three days of events in the Monti neighborhood to relive the charm of the roman “Ottobrate”
This year, the Ottobrata Monticiana returns once again to liven up the Monti neighborhood, the first and oldest district in Rome. From October 6th to October 8th 2023, three days filled with events, exhibitions, shows, and concerts to rekindle the cheerful and carefree spirit of the Romans who once participated in the famous roman “Ottobrate”. These were traditional Sunday trips outside the city that took place in the month of October, coinciding with the beautiful sunny days and the grape harvest.
The Ottobrata Monticiana retraces these memories, encapsulating them within the Monti District. This initiative was born after AS Roma’s 1983 Scudetto victory, thanks to the efforts of Prof. Adolfo Cecilia, the founder of the Associazione culturale ricreativa e sportiva Rione Monti, whichaimed at preserving and passing on the traditions and identity of Monti. The goal was to bring together Monticians who had moved to other neighborhoods over the years or were about to do so.
Since that first edition, the Ottobrata Monticiana has become a tradition and a regular event for both old and new Monticians, as well as for tourists and visitors who come to experience the neighborhood’s genuine and authentic atmosphere.
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The 2024 program
The program for the three-day event is truly rich. The evenings will be hosted by Maestro Paolo Tagliaferri, Music Master in Rione Monti and Principal Organist of the Madonna de’ Monti, along with Massimo Mattia, the Rugantino of Monti.
On October 11, various theatrical performances and shows will take the stage: starting with Scusi dov’è Monti (6:10 PM) followed by a live performance by Francesco Capua (7:45 PM). At 8:30 PM, the L.I.S. interpreter school and performers will present a show titled La Pace (No alla guerra vogliamo pace e amore), featuring musical pieces and monologues by renowned artists. The evening will close with the comedy show I sequestratori (9:30 PM) and a performance by Serena Bagozzi, vocalist for Claudio Baglioni (10:00 PM).
On October 12, the focus shifts to dance and music with Fiesta Latina, a performance by the Salsastar School (6:00 PM), followed by the Rock-Blues performance by Cattive Abitudini (7:00 PM). Then, at 8:00 PM, the stage will be taken by Giulia Milano and Cristina Milanese, emerging singers from Monti. The evening concludes with the musical performance Ricordando Mia Martini by Francesca Alotta (9:00 PM) and Rugantino canta Roma, a performance by Massimo Mattia along with the singing students from the Rebibbia Prison (10:00 PM).
On the final day of the Ottobrata Monticiana, children can enjoy performances including juggling, an animator, and face painting. From 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Rome will be celebrated with a traditional costume performance by the Gruppo Storico Romano, followed by readings of Roman dialect poetry by Montician poets. During the evening, there will be a lottery draw with 20 prizes up for grabs, followed at 10:00 PM by the Vasco Rossi Tribute Band, performing hits from the iconic Italian rock singer.
This year, the presence of the C.S.A.Q. Monti (formerly the senior center) is particularly significant, offering a variety of activities such as the video screening Monti com’era, com’è on October 11 from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the Aperitivo Tra arte e sacro on October 12 at 5:00 PM featuring the travel stories of artist Mario Alvarez, and the Literary Breakfast on Sunday, October 13 at 11:00 AM, accompanied by readings of poetry by the great Roman poet Gioacchino Belli.
The three evenings will culminate with a jam session titled Via Urbana Caput Mundi, featuring artists from all over the world performing on the stage set up in Piazza degli Zingari (from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM).
The historical and cultural aspect of Rione Monti is highlighted by guided tours organized by Dr. Alessandra Rossi, from the tour operator I Viaggi di Adriano.
October 11:
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Medieval Monti: between towers and jousts
- 8:30 PM – 9:45 PM: The true story of the Marchese del Grillo
October 12:
- 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Basilica of Santa Pudenziana and Santa Prassede
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The Rione Monti
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Church of San Bonaventura
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Michelangelo in Monti (theatrical walking tour)
- 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM: The true story of the Marchese del Grillo (theatrical tour)
October 13:
- 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Rome by Run (free running tour to discover the beauty of Monti and its surroundings)
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Church of San Bonaventura
- 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM: The true story of the Marchese del Grillo
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Monti al femminile (Women of Monti)
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Exhibitions and Art
Arimonti Arte presents a series of exhibitions set up in galleries and exhibition spaces scattered throughout the Monti district:
- Galleria Ashanti (Via del Boschetto, 117)
- Contestarock (Via degli Zingari, 9)
- Studio d’arte Fabrizio Nardi
- Gr*A ASTERISCO (Via Giovanni Lanza, 162)
- La Licata (Via dei Serpenti, 165)
- Officine Adda (Via degli Zingari, 37)
- Libri Necessari (Via degli Zingari, 22/A)
In addition to art, Arimonti also dedicates space to… the palate, with Arimonti Take-away, an initiative that involves numerous gastronomic spots offering take-away food to be enjoyed while walking or on communal tables set up in Via Baccina and Via del Grifone (the latter is awaiting confirmation), in a true spirit of sharing.
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11-12-13 October 2024
Monti Neigbourhood
