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The value of the Teleri in Modica

Modica (RG)

 Sala Teatro Don Bosco, Salesiani Modica Alta, Via Don Bosco 21

Organised by Salesiani Don Bosco Modica, Società Carlo Papa, Pro Loco Modica

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From 16 to 22 November 2026, the Sala Teatro Don Bosco, at the Salesiani in Modica Alta, hosts the week dedicated to the Teleri di Modica, the artistic and devotional heritage that has accompanied the life of the city for centuries. The programme brings together culture, history, art, society and spirituality, with meetings, workshops, guided tours and musical moments. The opening is on Monday 16 November at 17:30 with an immersive experience, followed at 18:00 by the opening of proceedings with the mayor Maria Monisteri Caschetto and mons. Salvatore Rumeo. On the following days, meetings with school students alternate with the research and restoration workshop on the teleri, the theatrical performance "Come eravamo, come siamo" and the visit to the Complesso di S. Maria del Gesù. The closing is on Sunday 22 November at 17:30 with the award ceremony for the prose and poetry, graphics and painting competitions. The initiative is organised by Salesiani Don Bosco Modica, Società Carlo Papa and Pro Loco Modica.

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Time: 17:30 Presentation press conference: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 16:00, Salone Salesiani, Via Don Bosco 21 (journalists and TV invited). Monday 16 November: 17:30 immersive experience, 18:00 opening of proceedings, 20:00 convivial moment. Tuesday 17 November: 10:00 meeting with primary and lower secondary school students; 16:30 "La croce e la luce", musical reflections with Onde Verdi. Thursday 19 November: 10:00 meeting with students; 16:30 third age and quality of life; 18:00 workshop on the teleri, research and restoration laboratory for upper secondary schools. Friday 20 November: 17:30 theatrical performance "Come eravamo, come siamo", by Centro Sociale Pietro Battaglia Modica Sorda. Saturday 21 November: 16:00 guided tour of the Complesso di S. Maria del Gesù; 18:00 Holy Mass. Sunday 22 November: 10:00 presentation of the Teleri to the catechism children; 17:30 closing ceremony with award ceremony and certificate presentation.