In the evocative setting of the Praeneste Forum, within the 28th edition of the Festival of Giglietto and Ghiottonerie of the Monti Prenestini, the meeting promoted by ANCI Lazio dedicated to the enhancement of the identity excellences of the territories and the Municipal Denominations (De.Co.), within the framework of the Origine Comune project, took place.
The initiative saw the participation of Igino Macchi, Mayor of the Municipality of Palestrina, Daniele Sinibaldi, President of ANCI Lazio and Mayor of the Municipality of Rieti, Manuel Magliocchetti, Councillor of the Municipality of Palestrina and member of the Board of Directors of ANCI Lazio, and Luca Masi, General Secretary of ANCI Lazio, who shared a reflection on the value of local productions as tools for protecting identity, promoting the territory, and developing the sustainable development of communities.
During the event, an important milestone was also celebrated: the Giglietto di Palestrina has been officially recognized as a product. De.Co. and he became part of the project Common Origin of ANCI Lazio, which values the agri-food excellences and traditions of the Municipalities of Lazio through the system of Communal Designations.
Il Giglietto now also has a dedicated page on the portal. originecomune.it, It tells the story of the product, its characteristics and its deep connection with the city of Palestrina, helping to promote one of the most representative specialties of the Prenestina tradition.
At the end of the meeting, a tasting of the De.Co. products from the Origine Comune project was held, which allowed the participants to learn about and appreciate some of the food and wine excellences of Lazio. A moment of conviviality that confirmed that the valorization of typical products represents an important tool for promoting territories, capable of strengthening their cultural identity and supporting the development of local communities.
