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Enchanting Patti Smith at the former border with Slovenia

8,000 fans at her concert in Gorizia. Elisa was on the stage

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(ANSA) - GORIZIA, 06 OTT - A borderless and enchanting Patti Smith sealed the friendship between Italy and Slovenia while waiting for Nova Gorica-Gorizia European Capital of Culture 2025. Eight thousand Italians and Slovenes attended last night in the square of Casa Rossa, a few meters from the former border with Slovenia, the performance in which the icon, priestess, and goddess of rock music proved once again that she has great charisma. She was captivating and poetic but precise in delivering her messages, tracing nature, freedom, dignity of labor, and respect for people.
    It was an hour-and-a-half concert with several quotes from music giants. Cameo then by Elisa singing "People Have the Power": "It's a dream to be here," said the Italian singer from Monfalcone, "Patti, to me, is one of the most essential female forces on the planet.
    The European Group for Territorial Cooperation of Gorizia promoted the initiative in collaboration with the Municipality of Gorizia and Zenit Srl.
    At the end of the performance, mayors Rodolfo Ziberna (Gorizia) and Samo Turel (Nova Gorica), accompanied by Gect Go director Romina Kocina, delivered backstage a tribute from the city to the American rockstar to thank her for her presence on the former border: another symbolic moment in the cooperation between old Gorizia and new Gorica, two parts of the same city.
    Among the guests were the two Slovenian ministers, Asta Vrečko, holder of Culture, and Matej Arčon, contact person for Slovenes abroad. (ANSA).
   

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