CLAI OPEN HOURS, events and guided tours: the journey of discovery of the Cooperative starts from the Passita

Imola, July 2023 - For a cooperative like CLAI, which makes transparency and inclusion two essential elements of its essence, the word "hospitality" has always been of great importance. With this in mind, therefore, the return of "Porte Aperte CLAI," the event that on the first weekend of September will bring to Imola many evocative initiatives and give people a chance to get up close and personal with how a large agribusiness operates, becomes a central event of the summer.

"Compared to last year, we have introduced some new elements in terms of the quality of our proposal, while keeping intact the nature and essence of Porte Aperte CLAI, which for us remains an appointment based on transparency - emphasizes Giovanni Bettini, CLAI President. In fact, during these days anyone, no one excluded, can observe the CLAI world up close, with their own eyes. The main novelty of this edition is represented by the meeting "Salumi di eccellenza: la Passita di Romagna," which will focus attention on a product of the rural and gastronomic tradition of the territory that encapsulates the distinctive features of our cooperative. It is from here, from the cured meat that symbolizes the path of value we have taken, that we will start to give our guests an immersive experience, accompanying them to discover the secrets that have made CLAI great in these more than 60 years of life. A journey through which participants will learn about what inspires every product we make."

CLAI is therefore ready to open its doors to the community again, with several activities planned:

CURED MEATS OF EXCELLENCE: THE PASSITA OF ROMAGNA

A central part of this edition, therefore, will be the event "Salumi di eccellenza: la Passita di Romagna," which will be held on Sunday, September 3, at 4 p.m., at the Multipurpose Hall of the CLAI business center. This is a ticketed event reserved for a maximum of 60 participants, which will open with thePresentationMeeting (origins, culture, tradition and characteristics of Passita di Romagna CLAI), continue with 2 Guided Tours (to the Salumificio di Sasso Morelli and - only in case of good weather - to the historic Park and Garden of Villa La Babina, included in the Great Italian Gardens circuit) and will end with a Buffet in the Villa.

Reservations to be made by Friday, 01/09/2023 to email: [email protected]

CONCERT "OPERA IN THE VILLA"

Starting with the great concert "Lirica in Villa" organized in collaboration with Emilia-Romagna Festival, which will be held Saturday Sept. 2 starting at 9:30 p.m. at Villa La Babina, in Sasso Morelli di Imola, headquarters of the Cooperative. At this now traditional rendezvous in the park with opera, internationally renowned Romagnola mezzo-soprano Daniela Pini and tenor Diego Cavazzin will perform to the music of Donizetti, Bizet, Puccini and Rossini, accompanied by Lorenzo Bavaj, historic pianist of tenor Josè Carreras and other great voices of the international scene.

Free admission, subject to availability. To protect the historic park, reservations required at ERF 0542 25747 from Aug. 1.
Information: https://www.emiliaromagnafestival.it/erf-summer/
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CROSS-COUNTRY RUN AND ECOLOGICAL WALK

The next day, Sunday, Sept. 3, will open with the fourth edition of the "Campestre CLAI," a 12-kilometer competitive run to be held starting at 9:30 a.m., and a more relaxing 7-kilometer "Ecological Walk" that is open to all and will allow participants to fully enjoy the beauty of the route that winds along the cavedagne that border the new forestry facilities, among ancient trees, vineyards and cultivated fields. All proceeds will be donated to ASD Atletica Imola Sacmi-Avis for sports educational activities.

For information and registration: https://www.clai.it/campestre/
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