The Santa Maria della Scala is participating in the 2026 edition of “Parole in cammino – Festival of Italian and the Languages of Italy”, scheduled to take place in Siena from April 21 to 24.
The festival, under the artistic direction of the linguist Massimo Arcangeli, is an occasion for meeting and debate dedicated to the Italian language and contemporary languages, with particular attention to the younger generations. The central theme this year is the “young word of the year”, an initiative that involved students and cultural organizations from all over Italy. For 2025 the word “chill” was chosen, selected by the Accademia della Crusca, to represent an idea of balance, tranquility and freedom from stress.
As part of the program, Wednesday, April 23 at 4:30 PM, in the S. Ansano Hall, will speak:
Chiara Valdambrini, director of the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation, together with Debora Barbagli, Davide Falletti, Maria Chiara Scopelliti and Stefania Villani
Michele Minacci, president of the Youth Council of the Municipality of Siena, with the talk “Siena, young people in the language”
Federico Cignelli, guarantor of the Board of Guarantee of the Generatio PRS Association, with “Educating young people for active citizenship – The importance of words”
Filippo Franchi, head of the Social Area of Misericordia di Siena, with “The non-hostile style. For a non-violent use of words by young people and online communities”
Francesca Lettieri, artistic director of the ADARTE company, with “Body speaking. A project on bodily expression as a tool for communication and awareness”
(*) BODY SPEAKING is supported by the University of Siena, as an activity of Third Mission and Public Engagement, and by the Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena within the Community Hub – Hybrid Cultures project.
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- Initiatives
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- Initiatives
BODY SPEAKING 2026 – Your body speaks
18 Mar 2026/14 Dec 2026From March to December 2026 the Santa Maria della Scala hosts several events of the third edition of BODY SPEAKING – Your body speaks, a participatory art project that brings contemporary dance, live music and cultural heritage into dialogue
- Initiatives
March 8: free admission for all women
8 Mar 2026/8 Mar 2026On the occasion of International Women's Day, Sunday, March 8 all women will be able to visit the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex free of charge.
- Guided tours
The water routes at the Santa Maria della Scala
After the large turnout, the guided tours "Water Routes at Santa Maria della Scala".
- Initiatives
Museum in motion. Sport, music and tastings
5 Mar 2026/5 Mar 2026On the occasion of the Siena Sport Experience event, which culminates with the Strade Bianche 2026, on Thursday, March 5, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will open exceptionally from 9:15 PM to midnight.
