Feast of the Mandarin of the Phlegraean Fields 2018 in Naples: in San Lorenzo Maggiore a Campania excellence

In Naples the Mandarin Festival of the Phlegraean Fields will take place in the San Lorenzo Maggiore complex, an opportunity to get to know one of our excellence.

The Mandarin Festival of the Phlegraean Fields returns with a new event in Naples , more precisely on 20 and 21 January 2018 in the San Lorenzo Maggiore Complex.

This is the sixth edition of this event, which, over two full days, will introduce us to the history of the mandarin typical of the Phlegraean Fields and the unique characteristics of the Phlegraean Fields, a fertile area well suited to growing many products.

The area is volcanic in nature, and the word "flegrei" itself derives from the Greek and means "to burn ," a reference to volcanic eruptions. The Phlegraean Fields include the municipalities of Bacoli, Monte di Procida, Pozzuoli , Marano di Napoli, Quarto Flegreo, as well as parts of Naples such as Bagnoli, Fuorigrotta, Pianura, Posillipo, Soccavo, Agnano, and Pisani. In this geographical area, which also includes the islands of Procida , Vivara, and Ischia , the soil is very fertile and allows for the growth of excellent products , including mandarins. The festival in its honor, held in the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples, will be an opportunity to taste delicious varieties and learn interesting facts and information.

Program of the Mandarin Festival

Saturday 20 January 2018 10.00 hours - 18.00

• Workshop for children: "Archaeologist for a day"
• Simulated archaeological excavation by the "Kyme Archaeological Group"
• Visit to the excavations of the underground archaeological area where the remains of the heart of the Roman city and traces of the Greek city are visible

Meetings

Hall of the Opera Museum - free admission

• 10.30 am "The origins of Naples: from Kyme to Neapolis" - Archaeologist Anna Abbate, President of the "Kyme Archaeological Group"
• 11.00 "Nutrition and well-being in the Phlegraean Fields: the performances of mandarin and thermal treatments" - Nutritionist Patrizia Isita, President of the "L'Orto Consapevole" Association

Concerto

• 18.00 pm “'O sole mio”, classic Neapolitan repertoire. Room of the chapel of Sant'Antonio. Orchestra "The Friends of the '700 Neapolitan", conducted by Maestro Marco Traverso

Sunday 21 January 2018 10.00 hours - 13.30

• Workshop for children: "Archaeologist for a day". Simulated archaeological excavation, by the "Kyme Archaeological Group" Association
• Visits to the excavations of the underground archaeological area where the remains of the ancient Roman city and traces of the Greek city are visible

Meetings

Hall of the Opera Museum - free admission

• 10.30 am "The Historic Center of Naples UNESCO site: conservation and enhancement" - Councilor of the Metropolitan City of Naples with delegation to UNESCO Elena Coccia
• 11.00 "Associations: a lever for knowledge and development of the territory" - Environmentalist Carmine Maturo, traditional spokesperson for Green Italia

Information on the Mandarin Festival

When: 20 and 21 January 2018

Where: San Lorenzo Maggiore Complex, Piazza San Gaetano, 316

Working time:

• 20 January from 10.00 to 18.00
• 21 January from 10.00 to 13.30

Price: Free

Info: Facebook event