On Sunday, July 28th 2019, chair holder Prof. Lorenzo Cantoni, held a conference at 5:30 p.m. in the “Maison Ticino”. The event was organized by “Sapori Ticino” and represented “an opportunity to explore the concept of intangible cultural heritage, retrace the history and value for the future, and discuss about the role of digital technologies for its preservation and communication.” Moreover it offered “the opportunity to present the reasons for the first bid of this kind from Ticino, which aims at including the Processions of the Holy Week in Mendrisio in the list of traditions safeguarded by UNESCO.”
The event was featured at the Fête des Vignerons in Vevey (18.07. – 11.08.2019).