Archaeology and social agriculture at the Pompeii Archaeological Park. A project to bring autistic children closer to work and cultural heritage
The collection of pomegranates and quinces at the Pompeii Archaeological Park, thanks to the boys of the Pompeii Rehabilitation Center. Archaeology and social agriculture intersect in a common project that sees as protagonists boys with autism and/or cognitive disabilities engaged in concrete activities in the archaeological site.
Starting today and for a whole year, the kids, coordinated by their educators and Park officials, within the framework of a framework agreement between the social cooperative Il Tulipano and the Archaeological Park, will dedicate themselves to agricultural activities that are part of the broader project of the Pompei Farm. The latter, which has already launched the partnership call for the management of the Park's vineyards, in addition to involving and contributing to the local economy, will create, as in this case, opportunities for inclusion and educational activities for young people and their families.
“If archaeology wants to speak to everyone, traditional forms of language are not enough, but we need to identify different channels that can also adapt to people with disabilities, as each person is in their own way. We are happy that the Archaeological Park of Pompeii is a place of inclusion. We imagine a Park that is a laboratory of experiences, and accessible to everyone. Not a place of history that seems distant, but a heritage and a place to live daily in its many opportunities” – thus the Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Gabriel Zuchtriegel.
“A project of great social value is born in a context that is unique in the world – said Giovanni Minucci of Tulipano coop., coordinator of the project – I thank the director Gabriel Zuchtriegel and the architect Paolo Mighetto, who have made it possible to realize the dream of families, institutions and associations committed to the front line in promoting opportunities for inclusive well-being, as a right for all, respecting the needs and requirements of each individual”.
The initiative was attended by Professor Carmela Bravaccio, from the Department of Translational Medical Sciences of the Federico II University, and Maurizio Bartolini, art gardener.
Article published on 19 October 2022 - 18:00
