Christmas in the Royal Palace continues: at the Department of Agriculture a rich program of events for adults and children

The traditional event 'Christmas in the Palace', hosted at the Department of Agriculture of the Royal Palace of Portici, continues to offer a busy calendar of events suitable for all ages. The initiative, open to the public free of charge, is organized by Agraria in collaboration with the MUSA Center and enjoys the patronage of the Metropolitan City of Naples and the Municipality of Portici, falling within the third mission activities of the University.

The event, now in its eighth edition, offers a combination of entertainment, guided and dramatized tours, seminars, stands of typical products and crafts and tastings, as well as scientific stations where researchers from the Department present experiments and studies conducted internally. The aim is to combine scientific dissemination and culture with the traditional Christmas spirit.

Scheduled events

Among the events planned, on December 18 at 17:30 pm, there will be a meeting with Marco Zurzolo who will present “Dint”o oscuro. In Naples they stole the sun”. The event will take place in the Reggia di Portici at the Mascabruno Complex, Room 7, and includes a debate moderated by Giuseppe Scognamiglio of Radio Siani, together with a musical performance by Zurzolo. In addition, on December 20 at 16:30 pm, Also in Room 7 of the Mascabruno Complex, there will be a 'reading' from the book 'Grande meraviglie' by Viola Ardone, an event curated by F2 Cultura and the Department of Agriculture. The discussion will see the participation of Andrea Mazzucchi, Danilo Ercolini and students of the Federico II University.

Markets and activities for children

'Natale in Reggia' also offers a market exhibition in the Royal Galoppatoio, with around 30 exhibitors offering gift ideas and gastronomic products. Open until 22 December, the market guarantees a festive experience for the whole family. Children can meet Santa Claus in his little house and take souvenir photos, while numerous entertainers, in Christmas costumes, will organize games and activities. Visitors can conveniently use the free internal parking and bring small dogs.