Su e zò per i ponti: a charity walk

There’s no better occasion to conjugatebecome a tradition, will entirely be donated to a
movement and charity: reaching its 32nd edition,charity mission.
the non-competitive march “Su e zò per iJoining the event is very simple: if you are alone
ponti” (up and down the bridges, in Venetianor in a group of less of 20 people you can simply
dialect) comes back on the 18th April.join on the same day of the event; groups
This year’s poster is simple and exhaustive: afrom20 to 50 people will need to inscribe before
pair of tennis shoes through which you can seethe 15th April, and groups over 50 people before
Venice. It’s right this, in fact, the spirit of thethe 8th April. Su e zò per i ponti is a march that
“non-competition”: a march throughwelcomes any kind of participants: today’s
Venice, during which you can run, if you wish, orand yesterday’s children, scholar and friends
simply walk through the calli, passing bridges,groups, associations of various kinds; the
campi and sotoporteghi of the city, having aparticipation gives the chance to spend a nice day
wonderful walk in a unique city, among the mostwalking through Venice and, more, to make some
beautiful in the world. You can choose one out ofcharity.
two paths, depending on your capabilities and onIt’s a perfect occasion for tourists as well:
how much you wish to walk; the standard routetogether with the subscription, they can book a
is the 10 km one, the reduced route is 5 km. Thehotel and take a chance to visit the city following
starting point for kindergarten and primary schoolsthe path of the event, sure to see the main
is at the Santa Lucia railway station, while all themonuments of the city surrounded by natives
other participants will start their walk from Piazzawith which share the experience. The offer of
San Marco, which is also the arriving point forhotels in Venice is huge, but the thing to see are
everyone, where anyway there will be no winnerseven more: joining the Su e zò per i ponti will be
nor losers: the victory is in everyone’sthe starting point that will help the participants to
participation, and a medal will remind the event tohave their first taste of the city.
everyone. There are some prizes, though,The event motto is “together again, friendlier
reserved for specific categories: for example, forthan before”; it’s right this the spirit that
the first primary school, the most numerouswill amalgamate all the participants, wherever they
group, the most numerous stranger group, etc.come from; as they say, the important thing is to
Walking, watching, looking at the city: a day, thetake part: there will be no winners nor losers, but
18th April, dedicated to all Venice lovers, but alsoeveryone will have the chance to have a ride
to those who still don’t know it; dedicated tothrough Venice. On the 18th April in Venice will
the sports lovers, but also to those who prefertriumph the will to stay together and the will to
contemplative walks.know a little bit more this beautiful and welcoming
The event is officialised by the presence of thecity, that is made more lively by this kind of
city’s politic, religious and military authorities,events that amalgamate and welcome everyone,
and promoted by an association headed by thecreating the occasion to make some charity as
kind-hearted On. Gianfranco Rocelli, grantingwell: you only need to be there.
dedication and transparency in all the editions. TheThis article was written by Lia Contesso, with
cost of the inscription is 6 Euros, and thesupport from hotel reservation in Venice. For any
proceeds will only be used to cover the costs ofinformation please visit hotel Venice Italy, please
the event; any revenues, following what hasvisit accommodation in Venice.