Traditions and community: the village of Conio celebrates San Maurizio with the historic Bean Festival

A celebration of flavors, music, and volunteering

The event, carefully promoted and organized by the A Toa de San Muixiu association, transformed the town into a vibrant hub of sharing. The following features, in particular, attracted residents and numerous visitors:

• Tasting traditional local products and flavors.
• The day will be livened up with music and dancing.
• The opportunity to experience and support the country's vitality firsthand.

Support for local communities

Marco Scajola, Regional Councilor for Urban Regeneration, emphasized the social importance of the event: "Being present on occasions like this means being close to our communities. The Feast of San Maurizio and the Bean Festival are moments of togetherness that express the authentic identity of Conio and the surrounding area, strengthen a sense of belonging, and make a tangible contribution to keeping our villages alive."

This achievement, the councilor emphasized, was made possible by the town's social fabric: "Behind these initiatives lies the commitment and passion of so many individuals, associations, and volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to their communities." Scajola then reiterated that the Liguria Region "will continue to support the municipalities and all the local entities that work every day to enhance the hinterland and preserve its identity, because supporting these initiatives means investing in the vitality and future of our territories."

The tourist value of the hinterland's excellences

The strong promotional value of the event was highlighted by the regional councilor for Tourism and Leisure, Luca Lombardi: "Events like the Feast of San Maurizio and the traditional Bean Festival represent an important asset for inland communities and a concrete opportunity to promote the local villages, traditions, and products."

"Conio," Lombardi continues, "describes the authentic Liguria that lives through its festivals, the work of its associations and volunteers, and the ability to preserve events deeply tied to the country's history."

Lombardi concluded by thanking the local administration and the promoting association, noting that "promoting these events means keeping communities alive, creating new opportunities for visitors, and helping to promote the inland areas throughout the year."