News from the Ducato di Piazza Pontida
L'Elisir d'Amore Opera by Gaetano Donizetti
August 19, 2026At Auditorium del Seminario Via Arena, 11 – Bergamo Alta
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida proudly presents a new production of L'Elisir d'Amore, one of Gaetano Donizetti's most celebrated operatic masterpieces.
Performed in the beautiful setting of Auditorium del Seminario
Via Arena, 11 – Bergamo Alta, this production brings to life one of the finest comic operas in the Italian repertoire, combining romance, humour and unforgettable music.
The performance will take place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 8:30 PM.
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International Folklore Festival 2026
August 22, 2026at ChorusLife (Piazza del Sagittario) Via Carlo Serassi, 26 - 24124 Bergamo (BG)
From 22 to 25 August 2026, Piazza del Sagittario at ChorusLife will host the International Folklore Festival, a four-day celebration of music, dance and cultural traditions from around the world.
Organised by the Ducato di Piazza Pontida, the festival offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience the authentic heritage of different nations through performances that celebrate identity, history and cultural diversity.
An unforgettable journey across continents without leaving the heart of Bergamo.
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E...state in Provincia 2026 - A summer festival of music, theatre and culture in Bergamo
July 09, 2026At Palazzo della Provincia, in Via Tasso 8 a Bergamo.
E...state in Provincia 2026 is the summer cultural programme organised by the Ducato di Piazza Pontida, bringing music, theatre and live performances to the historic courtyard of the Province Palace in Bergamo.
Throughout the season, audiences can enjoy concerts, theatrical performances and cultural events celebrating both local traditions and international artistic exchange.
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Dialect T-Shirt - Alura? Dèsdet fò dóca - Come on! Hurry up!
Wear the direct and authentic spirit of Bergamo’s tradition.
This T-shirt features one of the most iconic expressions of the Bergamasque dialect: “Alura? Dèsdet fò dóca!”, a straightforward, ironic, and no-nonsense phrase, paired with its English translation: “Come on! Hurry up!”
A small everyday statement that captures the soul of a land: practical, genuine, and deeply human.
This T-shirt is part of a project created to bring the dialect out of memory and back into everyday life, transforming it into something to wear with pride. A bridge between generations, connecting those who have always spoken the dialect with those who wish to rediscover it.
Below, you will find all the information about the T-shirt and how to purchase it.
This T-shirt features one of the most iconic expressions of the Bergamasque dialect: “Alura? Dèsdet fò dóca!”, a straightforward, ironic, and no-nonsense phrase, paired with its English translation: “Come on! Hurry up!”
A small everyday statement that captures the soul of a land: practical, genuine, and deeply human.
This T-shirt is part of a project created to bring the dialect out of memory and back into everyday life, transforming it into something to wear with pride. A bridge between generations, connecting those who have always spoken the dialect with those who wish to rediscover it.
Below, you will find all the information about the T-shirt and how to purchase it.
Dialect T-Shirt - l'è ü quarantòt - What a mess
Wear the direct and authentic spirit of Bergamo’s tradition.
This T-shirt features one of the most iconic expressions of the Bergamasque dialect: “l'è ü quarantòt”, a straightforward, ironic, and no-nonsense phrase, paired with its English translation: “What a mess”
A small everyday statement that captures the soul of a land: practical, genuine, and deeply human.
This T-shirt is part of a project created to bring the dialect out of memory and back into everyday life, transforming it into something to wear with pride. A bridge between generations, connecting those who have always spoken the dialect with those who wish to rediscover it.
Below, you will find all the information about the T-shirt and how to purchase it.
This T-shirt features one of the most iconic expressions of the Bergamasque dialect: “l'è ü quarantòt”, a straightforward, ironic, and no-nonsense phrase, paired with its English translation: “What a mess”
A small everyday statement that captures the soul of a land: practical, genuine, and deeply human.
This T-shirt is part of a project created to bring the dialect out of memory and back into everyday life, transforming it into something to wear with pride. A bridge between generations, connecting those who have always spoken the dialect with those who wish to rediscover it.
Below, you will find all the information about the T-shirt and how to purchase it.
Dialect T-Shirt - fà e desfà l'è töt laurà - Doing and undoing is all part of the job
Wear the direct and authentic spirit of Bergamo’s tradition.
This T-shirt features one of the most iconic expressions of the Bergamasque dialect: “fà e desfà l'è töt laurà”, a straightforward, ironic, and no-nonsense phrase, paired with its English translation: “Doing and undoing is all part of the job”
A small everyday statement that captures the soul of a land: practical, genuine, and deeply human.
This T-shirt is part of a project created to bring the dialect out of memory and back into everyday life, transforming it into something to wear with pride. A bridge between generations, connecting those who have always spoken the dialect with those who wish to rediscover it.
Below, you will find all the information about the T-shirt and how to purchase it.
This T-shirt features one of the most iconic expressions of the Bergamasque dialect: “fà e desfà l'è töt laurà”, a straightforward, ironic, and no-nonsense phrase, paired with its English translation: “Doing and undoing is all part of the job”
A small everyday statement that captures the soul of a land: practical, genuine, and deeply human.
This T-shirt is part of a project created to bring the dialect out of memory and back into everyday life, transforming it into something to wear with pride. A bridge between generations, connecting those who have always spoken the dialect with those who wish to rediscover it.
Below, you will find all the information about the T-shirt and how to purchase it.
Giopì Magazine
The official online magazine of the Ducato di Piazza Pontida – discover and read all the articles on giopi.net
Bergamasque Online Dictionary
The Bergamasque/Italian and Italian/Bergamasque Online Dictionary is a tool that will guide you in discovering the beauty and tradition of our Bergamasque culture.
Browse the dictionary by letter and explore the richness of our Bergamasque language and the words proudly preserved in this vocabulary, freely accessible to everyone.
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120 Years of History
"Long live the Ducato di Piazza Pontida!"
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida, an association of traditions, culture, art, and folklore, was founded thanks to the imaginative creativity of a well-known figure in the city during the early decades of the last century: Rodolfo Paris, a music lover, pianist, poet, and composer of verses in Bergamasque.
Smiciatöt - XI Duke of Piazza Pontida
"The eleventh Duke in the history of the Ducato is our Mario Morotti, former treasurer of the Ducato. He will be called «Smiciatöt Ü'», a name inspired by the history of the association and the life of Giacinto Gambirasio, Ducal poet and one of the most respected editors of the periodical Giopì, who signed his works as «Gambì Smiciatöt». The nickname does not mean ‘curious,’ but rather a careful observer of Bergamasque social life and, consequently, a constructive critic.
Become a Partner of the Ducato di Piazza Pontida
If you are a company from the Bergamo area and believe in the traditional and cultural values of our land, become a partner of the Ducato and support our association to continue organizing events and cultural activities aimed at preserving and promoting our Bergamasque tradition.