the aim of the memory tour is to introduce mobile students to the places in the city of palermo that have been the scene of heinous mafia crimes. Retracing certain stages, remembering the victims, paying homage to the sacrifice of the people who fought for the freedom of others is one of the most important tools to hand down the culture of legality and common sense so that certain mistakes are no longer made. The day of the memorial tour organized by our section coincides with the day of the commemoration of the victims of the mafia, a national celebration that also has the task of paying homage, on the day of the massacre of Capaci when Judge Giovanni Falcone, his wife and his escort died, to all the victims of the mafia and to remember that the commitment of us citizens lasts 365 days a year and not just one day a year.
the aim of the event is to allow students to look beyond stereotypes. sicily is known throughout the world for the mafia and then for the culture, tradition and beauty of which it is full.
Moreover, by focusing the event on the discovery of people who have fought the mafia and who have been victims of it, the tour has the function of accompanying students in an educational and cultural path aimed at a circuit of active citizenship in which the student becomes promoter of the spirit of legality and good example.
the project saw the participation of about 100 people during live on social channels. increased to more than 200 in post live viewing. The event allowed the participants to discover a new face of Sicily, intriguing many people to deepen the theme of the fight against the mafia, helping to reflect on the stereotypes of our region.