LSustainability, in the round, is once again at the center of this year Do the right thing!the National fair of critical consumption and sustainable lifestyles who returns to Milan at the weekend March 24-26, 2023 for its 19th edition, organized by the Terre di mezzo publishing house. In fact, every area of life can be tackled with a critical approach, more attentive to the planet but also “to the rights of peoples and workers”. And no less pleasant for that. Thus nutrition (food and street food) and fashion, childhood and school, cosmetics, the home and the sustainable tourism. Here are some of the most interesting realities to discover and… try.
Sustainable tourism, on foot and by bicycle
Inside Do the Right Thing! the second edition of the Great Paths Fair, the largest event in Italy dedicated to walking and cycle trips. An opportunity to explore the routes from north to south of Italy and also abroad. For example?
There Via Fabaria, in Sicily. One of the new podcasts of Terre di mezzo presented at the fair is also dedicated to this path, which connects the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento to the slopes of Etna: “In Sicily, a road of water and fire. Stories along the Fabaria”, in seven episodes, collects the voices of women and men who live today in eastern Sicily along the Via. Stories of resistance, of the rediscovery of distant roots, of the redemption of entire towns and neighbourhoods.
Or the I walk in the Mutate Lands, a 250 km route between Fabriano and L’Aquila that combines nature and solidarity for territories shaken by earthquakes. Or, again, the Wolf Trekking, along mountain paths and royal hunting roads, on the border between Piedmont and France. OR The Way of the Gods, an ancient trans-Apennine connects the cities of Bologna and Florence, passing through the chestnut woods and the Apennines. Here all guides to the territories to be discovered by Terre di mezzo Editore.
You walk in the feminine: from the warrior queen Camilla…
There are three projects for women’s walks that will be presented at the fair. The first is the Path of Queen Camilla, in Lazio, which crosses all the villages of the Amaseno river valley, in southern Lazio, between the provinces of Latina and Frosinone. A “social journey” of about 130 kilometres, divided into various stages, aimed at promoting processes of socio-spatial inclusion among populations, at strengthening their identity awareness and the link with the territory. It is dedicated to the Queen of the Volsci Camilla, progenitor of the Ciociaro people. Consecrated by her father, King Metabo, tyrant of Privernum, to the Goddess Diana, she grew up in these lands as a warrior princess.
…at Via delle Sorelle (in the Dossier of Bergamo Brescia Capitale Cultura)
It unites Bergamo and Brescia there Street of the Sisters. A slow cultural itinerary of over 100 km that winds through hilly and pre-Alpine landscapes, redeveloped naturalistic oases and ancient villages suspended in time, touching two Unesco sites (the Venetian defense works of the Upper Town of Bergamo and the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia in Brescia) and two regional parks. The territory was for four centuries the domain of the Serenissima, and therefore is united by homogeneous cultural elements. The objective of the journey, conceived by the Slow Ride Italy association and supported by the two municipal administrations, is to enhance the immense historical, artistic, archaeological and naturalistic heritage in a sustainable and “slow” key of the territory, traveling on as little asphalt as possible.
Passing through Santa Barbara
The third is the Santa Barbara Mining Trailin Sardinia: a spectacular path of 500 kilometers to discover the historical and human landscape heritage in the south-west of the Region. From the sea of Sant’Antioco to the dense forests of Marganaifrom the white dunes of Piscinas to the spectacular caves of Is Zuddas, winds through suggestive abandoned minesgalleries overlooking the rocks, ghost villages and ancient railways that get lost in the woods. Stanta Barbara, patroness of minerswhose churches dot this splendid historical and naturalistic itinerary is the common thread of the itinerary (if you wish, devotional).
The path was created by Giampiero Pinna, geologist, figure of reference for the struggles of Sulcis-Iglesiente, who died last October (the most important square of the Great Paths fair is dedicated to him).
Italy in Gamba, for and with women
The “Italia in Gamba” project will be launched at the fair: walking routes in search of positive stories of women to share to enhance the Italian territories, a walk for gender equality, to demonstrate that there is an “Italia in Gamba” that is committed to and with women for a more just and inclusive society.
To conceive it, the virtual community Gamba girlsborn within the National Network of Women on the Way (launched at Do the right thing! in the 2019 edition). Today the group involves 108,000 people and hosts free proposals from women on the move, useful for promoting ideas, creating synergies and friendships for sharing roads. Since four years, a point of reference for those looking for information, indications, technical advice on the paths«but also for those who just need to listen and a virtual hug. We are a walking group, but also a group of help and support because one thing does not exclude the other and we women are famous for multitasking».
Regions in which to practice sustainable tourism
There are 13 Regions present at the fair, the highest number ever (Valle d’Aosta, Lombardy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana Promozione Turistica, Umbria, Abruzzo, Marche, Lazio, Puglia, Campania, Sicily, Sardinia ). And each one will propose ideas and cues for discovering the area in a slow and sustainable way. In particular, Sardinia promotes the event – in collaboration with Terre di mezzo – “We walk in Sardinia”, which will take place from 3 to 7 October 2023.
Slow tourism with children is possible! By bike
And then a suggestion to all parents for their next holidays, in slow tourism style: you can ride a bike with the kids! is the motto of Giulia_Bikefamily, who talks about his cycling holiday experiences with his children on social networks and now at the fair. Giulia is also one of the three souls of Laugh like a girl project.
Security, disability and the climate crisis: topics for all tastes
Among others, many new features, the participation of Cai, the Italian Alpine Club which provides a climbing wall and a meeting space. Among the topics addressed, the walking of the paths for people with disabilities. The situation of shelters in the era of the climate crisis. Advice on how to approach the mountain environment in reasonable safety.
To participate in the events it is necessary to purchase the entrance ticket to Do the right thing!
6 euros (+ 1 euro advance sale fee), 1 euro for under 14s (no advance sale fee), free for children aged 0-2.
Other packages and rates for purchase directly at the fair, in Milan, Allianz MiCo – viale Scarampo (lilac Portello metro or red Lotto Fiera metro) are also indicated.
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