Join LifeInAbruzzo on Zoom, with special guest Dr James Schwarten, who will discuss the little-known and enchanting history of a community of Scandinavian painters in the remote Abruzzo mountain village of Civita D’Antino.
This community provides a fascinating entry-point through which we consider the social, cultural and economic changes that have played witness to the village’s dramatic transformation over the last century and poses an apparent paradox: in today’s hyper-connected world, how can we explain the ongoing obscurity of villages like Civita D’Antino, when just 100 years ago they were thriving, self-sustaining communities?
The chat will be in English, with plenty of time for questions in English or Italian!
Sunday 24th May, 5.15 pm CET, 4.15 pm BST, 11.15 am EDT
How to Join the Online Talk
Simply register for the free Zoom event on Eventbrite here and you will be emailed the secure link ready for Zoom on Friday 22nd May with a reminder on Sunday 24th May
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Author: Sam Dunham
Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher at Istituto Cristo Re in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region. Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.
