Vivamus is a festival for anybody who has actually dreamt of located the Tuscan life style. It’s a taste of the traditions, a likelihood to encounter the feelings and, of course, an excuse to indulge inside food (and wine!) that make this corner of Italy so unforgettable.
It is a jam-packed four days, but there’s a whole lot to adore about the Maremma and organisers didn’t wish to miss anything out!

As well as an excuse to gorge oneself and dance the night time away, Vivamus promises to showcase the tiny points that are one of a kind to the Maremma.

Over the four times, locals and tourists alike are going to be treated towards ‘Maremmano’ style of located within the 3 centres of the comune di Manciano: Manciano, Montemerano and Saturnia.

There are going to be sports pursuits, pampering and spa treatments, delicious delicacies produced from only the freshest nearby ingredients… and background, recaptured and celebrated using a finesse that comes naturally to the Italians.
That is much more than enough to celebrate!

The program:

Thursday, July 15 in MANCIANO – Il Giardino Probito (The Forbidden Back garden)

Early morning
free of charge actions
Morning from 5.thirty
Opening ceremony in Piazza della Pace, having a performance from the Alberto Bregoli blues duo
Starting from the photo contest as well as the Grande Gioco of Vivamus game.
Tasting of standard and nearby solutions
Inauguration in the installation “The Secret Garden” by Natalie Rossi
Opening from the Forbidden Garden: The total city center will probably be transformed into a back garden of Mediterranean plants and flowers.
Opening of the Market-Exhibition “La By means of Dell’Arte” in By means of Marsala: modern artists from all over Italy and beyond will exhibit their performs and produce impromptu pieces, inspired by the solutions, materials and community traditions on the Maremma
Starting from the Maremma Marketplace in Piazza Garibaldi
EVENING from 9.thirty
Olive oil competition.
Olive oil workshop in cellars and other areas close to the center of Manciano.
An exhibition of oils from around the earth inside main piazza
Art Monastery Project with their demonstrate “Vivamus atque Amemus” – actors, musicians, dancers, acrobats from New York and San Francisco take on the streets of Manciano.

Friday, July 16 in MONTEMERANO – Spasso nel Tempo (A Walk in Time)

Morning hours:
totally free actions
Morning from 5.thirty
-Opening in the medieval village with crafts market place
EVENING from 9.thirty
Historical re-enactment inside town with processions, medieval games, common music and entertainers.
IN MANCIANO: from 6pm-11pm Market-Exhibition “La By using Dell’Arte” in Through Marsala

Saturday, July 17 in SATURNIA – Il Risveglio dei Sensi (Reawakening the Senses)

Morning
cost-free pursuits
Morning from five.30
An eco-fashion parade
A sensory and aromatic herbs trail
important oil demonstrations and massages
herb cocktails and an all-organic dinner.
EVENING from 9.30
Fire dance from the Compagnia di Cinzia Cona in Via Marsala.
IN MANCIANO: from 6pm-11pm Market-Exhibition “La Through Dell’Arte in Through Marsala

Sunday, July 18 in MANCIANO – Notte da Briganti (Nighttime with the Brigands)
Early morning
free of charge activities
Afternoon
Ciaffagnone in piazza: a demonstration through the ‘nonne’ of Manciano, with some aid from your audience, to prepare a traditional local dish, followed by tasting.
Market- Exhibition “La By means of dell’Arte” at By using Marsala.
EVENING
Tasting of Maremma’s white wines as well as a opposition, judged by expert sommeliers from ASPI, for some outstanding prizes
Jazz in 3 piazze:
Nicoletta Manzini Trio: Nicoletta Manzini- alto sax, Marco Loddo- bass, and Adam Pache- drums
Francesco Poeti Trio: Francesco Poeti- guitar, Giulio Scarpati- bass, and Andrea Nunzi- drums
Domenico Sanna Trio: Domenico Sanna: Rhodes fender, Vincenzo Florio- bass, and Marco Valeri- drums
Brigands for a evening: a themed treasure hunt … the town centre will be overrun by brigands in search of lost treasure
Awards and the premiere with the Vivamus film
Events held through the 4 times:
Fine art Exhibition: “La Via dell’Arte”
Maremman Marketplace
So if you’re anyplace in Tuscany through the 15th towards the 18th of July- join us for Vivamus!!