Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM, at the Multipurpose Hall of Palazzo Elena Pietracaprina in Borghetto Santo Spirito, a new appointment with the “Authors at the Palace” series.
The protagonist of the meeting will be Sabrina Rossi, who will present her book The Signs That Heal – Folk Medicine: The Healers, a Journey into a World that Resists, published by De Ferrari Editore.
At a time when science and medicine have reached extraordinary progress, ancient knowledge still survives, guarded by humble and reserved figures: folk healers.
The Signs That Heal is a journey through rituals, secret words and gestures, in which care and comfort concern not only the body, but also the spiritual and emotional dimension. Through stories, memories and testimonies, the book gives voice to a tradition made of faith, knowledge and folk medicine, still alive in Liguria and in other regions of Italy.
A path that intertwines history, anthropology and narrative, bringing to light ancient healing practices that resist time and represent an important part of the memory and identity of communities.
The volume also includes testimonies from Giuseppe Testa, scholar and passionate about the history of Finalese, and Paolo Giardelli, cultural anthropologist from Genoa and expert in rural traditions and society.
The Author
Sabrina Rossi is a journalist, with a master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Genoa. She writes for Quilianonline, an online newspaper of the city of Quiliano, covering culture, history, sports and events related to territorial promotion.
Since 2020, she has been exploring themes related to collective memory, popular traditions and the value of roots as an element of identity. She has collaborated with various online newspapers in the provinces of Genoa and Savona and participated in international poetry competitions, including the Salvatore Quasimodo International Award. Some of her poems have been published in collections and literary anthologies.
The meeting will be presented and moderated by Mario Muda, director of Quilianonline, with the participation of Giuseppe Testa, scholar and passionate about the history of Finalese.
Free admission
Saturday 14 November 2026 at 5:00 PM , at the Multipurpose Hall of Palazzo Elena Pietracaprina in Borghetto Santo Spirito, appointment with the series “Authors at the Palace” . The protagonist of the meeting will be Pupi Bracali , who will present the book Primavera nera , published by Edizioni del Delfino Moro Editore . The meeting will be introduced by Alfredo Sgarlato .
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM , at the Municipal Nursery School F.lli Rosselli – Seconda Stella a destra in Borghetto Santo Spirito, “ Little Readings ” will be held, an event included in the program of the National Week Born to Read (NpL) . A reading workshop dedicated to the youngest children, designed to introduce children to the world of books and stories from early childhood. Through read-aloud sessions, the initiative aims to enhance the pleasure of listening and discovering new stories, fostering curiosity, imagination, and a relationship with books.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM , at the Municipal Kindergarten F.lli Rosselli – Seconda Stella a destra in Borghetto Santo Spirito, appointment with “Read to Me Because This Way We Stay Together” , as part of the National Week Born to Read (NpL) . A moment dedicated to shared reading, aimed at mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers , to rediscover the pleasure of being together through stories. Reading aloud to children is a simple and precious gesture that promotes emotional bonding, stimulates imagination and contributes to language development. The initiative is curated by Nuova Assistenza Cooperativa Sociale and is open free of charge to the public. Participation is free, with mandatory registration at number 366 6191327.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:15 AM , at the S. D’Acquisto Kindergarten School in Borghetto Santo Spirito, “Read to Me Because I Like It!” will take place, an initiative organized as part of the National Week Born to Read (NpL) . A reading workshop dedicated to kindergarten children, to discover the pleasure of stories and approach the world of books in an engaging way. Through storytelling and read-aloud activities, the initiative aims to stimulate imagination, curiosity and listening skills, valuing reading as an experience of growth and sharing.
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