The fifth annual “Portici di carta” (Paper Arcades)–a 2 km.-long book fair–just ended in Turin. Portici di carta is a unique and creative initiative in the crowded field of Italian book exhibits. The original intent of the event was to link the theme of books to an architectural “jewel” of the city, namely: the 14 kilometers (8½ miles) of interconnecting arcades that run through its historical center. Thus, for two days, books changed the city’s street names, becoming: Science Street, Art Street, History Street, etc., according to the content of the book stalls lining them. The Fair also offered its visitors meetings with authors, theatrical performances, concerts and many other cultural events.
The Daughters of St. Paul, who have been participating in Portici di carta from the very beginning, warmly welcomed passers-by to their book stall on Spirituality Street. Four FSP Juniors (Sr. Mireya from Ecuador, Sr. Edline from India, Sr. Cecilia from Kenya and Sr. Ana Maria from Romania), who are currently inserted in our Turin community so as to deepen their knowledge of Italian, enthusiastically took part in this apostolic and cultural experience.