“As healthy as a fish,” Feast of the catch in Palermo.
“As healthy as a fish,” a very common saying in the Italian language, finds its origin in ancient times, when fish were believed to be immune to all diseases.
But it is also the name of the festival held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 on Palermo’s Cala pier. It was created with the aim of promoting high quality catch and the work done by artisanal fishermen working in the rich Sicilian sea.
The event is sponsored by the ERI, European Research Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating communication and environmental protection, social inclusion and research.
Full program
Thursday, September 29
- Cala Palermo |Naval League Headquarters, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Talk aimed at schools, given by ERI disseminators, fishermen from Coop Onda Lunga and the University of Palermo.
- Nauto Palermo – Nautoscope, 5 to 9 p.m.
Fish Park booth opening with free tasting of a selection of artisanal fish products and biodiversity.
Friday, September 30, 2022
At Nauto Palermo – Nautoscope
- 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Debate on the future and prospects of artisanal fisheries between collaborations and popularization-cultural actions in an integrated plan of land management and protection.
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Debate on “The future of fishing in Sicily: FEAMPA programming, Agenda 2030 and local spatial plans.”
Institutional and political stakeholders, fishery trade and industry representatives will participate.
Finally, there will be a presentation on the upcoming European Regional programming.
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fish Park booth opening with free tasting of a selection of artisanal fish products and biodiversity.
- From 6:30 pm
Aperitif and tasting with fresh seafood caught by Coop Onda Lunga, accompanied by a good glass of wine.
Reservations are required, due to limited number of seats available
Saturday, October 1
At the Cala Palermo | Naval League Headquarters
- 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“Baptism of sailing”: mini-lesson in eco-sustainable sailing. LNI members will offer free opportunities aboard their boats especially for people with disabilities of all ages.
At the Nauto Palermo – Nautoscope
- From 5-9 p.m.
Fish Park booth opening with free tasting of a selection of artisanal fish products and biodiversity.
- From 7:30 p.m.
Institutional presentation of the “Healthy as a Fish” initiative and the booths present.
Reservations are required, due to limited number of seats available
- From 8 p.m.
Aperitif and tasting with fresh seafood caught by Coop Onda Lunga, accompanied by a good glass of wine. Reservations are required, due to limited number of seats available
More information
- The event is free
- To make reservations: 3297159573 (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or 380 3690474 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
- In case of bad weather other location will be chosen and communicated