This year’s edition of “Walking for Peace” has been enriched by the Solidarity Concert “Notes for Peace”, which will take place in Lavena Ponte Tresa. Its goal is to raise awareness and building new cultural bridges between the two borders, giving a central role to the younger generations.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Italian-Swiss committee for their collaboration, as well as to the Italian and Swiss municipalities that have supported and sponsored us, including: Bioggio, Caslano, Agno, Tresa, Lavena Ponte Tresa, Luino, and local schools. Please refer to the official event poster, which will be published in the coming weeks, for the full list of partners.

In this historical period, with more than 60 conflicts worldwide, it is crucial to join forces and give a voice to those who can no longer speak.
The Walk aims to raise awareness about peace by involving schoolchildren, the local community, Insubric authorities and cross-border authorities.
Education for a culture of peace and non-violence, kindness, and solidarity is fundamental in building a fairer world that respects the rights of all people, especially future generations.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M,
CROSS-BORDER EVENT “WALKING FOR PEACE”

The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the welcoming of the Swiss group at Piazza Lago in Caslano, while at 9:30 a.m. the Italian group will gather at Via Zanzi in Lavena di Ponte Tresa.

The participants will join on the Ponte Tresa customs bridge, symbolically named “Bridge of Peace”, to continue their walk to Piazza San Giorgio (Lavena di Ponte Tresa, Italy), which will end in the Tresa (Switzerland) Municipal Hall with entertainment for the young participants and light refreshments.

Peace is not simply the absence of war, but the active presence of justice, hope, opportunity and love for the other. Educating for peace means teaching how to build bridges of dialogue and understanding, welcoming differences not as obstacles but as riches. It is a path that requires perseverance and responsibility, but it paves the way for a future in which every child can grow up without fear, free to express themselves, develop their talents and contribute to a more just and supportive society.

The “WALKING FOR PEACE”, is a concrete opportunity for encounter and reflection, where every step becomes a symbolic action toward a more peaceful and harmonious world. Peace is based on listening and the willingness to understand the other person, step by step a more just and supportive society can take shape.

We invite you to participate in large numbers, together with friends and family, to experience a special day and contribute, all together, to building a better future.

“Walking for Peace” program:

IN CASE OF GOOD WEATHER

9:00 AM.

Welcoming of the Swiss group at Piazza Lago in Caslano, with entertainment and welcome greetings from guests. Afterwards, departure to the Tresa customs bridge.

9:30 AM

Welcoming of the Italian group in Via Zanzi, Lavena Ponte Tresa with welcome greetings from the authorities and guests. Meeting with children’s classes and departure to the customs bridge.

10:15 AM.

Symbolic meeting on the Tresa Customs Bridge and official moment in Piazza San Giorgio in Lavena Ponte tresa (Italy).

11:15 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

Final part with entertainment and light refreshments at Tresa Municipal Hall (Switzerland).

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER

9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.

The entire event will take place at the Municipal Hall in Tresa, Switzerland.

“Walking for Peace” is the opening event to a series of six very important events that will take place between September and November 2025, between Switzerland and Italy.

SOLIDARITY CONCERT “NOTES FOR PEACE”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025 FROM 3:30 PM,
AT THE MULTIPURPOSE HALL (BENNET) IN LAVENA PONTE TRESA (I)

You are happily invited to attend the Solidarity Concert “Notes for Peace,” which will be held on Sunday, October 19 from 3:30 p.m., at the Multipurpose Hall in Lavena Ponte Tresa. The concert will feature renowned guests, the Liceo Musicale Giuseppe Verdi and their teacher Natalia Carpenco, Orchestra of the boys of “Music for Varese ‘and the civic music institute “Maria Angela Bianchi” of Induno Olona and students of the Civic Music Courses of Lavena Ponte Tresa.

The concert will also include a dance performance of Max Dance Lavena Ponte Tresa.
At the end of the event, a small concluding reception with our Association Culture Ticino Network will follow.
 

Every gesture, no matter how small it may seem, has the power to bring us closer to a future without conflict. It is only by walking together, united by the will to build peace, that we can break down barriers and create a more just and inclusive world.

Events like this are not just a way to get together, but are valuable moments of sharing, growth and inspiration. They are opportunities to hear new voices, discover different points of view and be touched by stories of commitment and hope. Participating means being an active part of change: even a smile or a kind word can make a difference.

Peace begins with each of us, in small everyday gestures. Together, these steps can turn into a movement that can really change things.

We look forward to seeing you enthusiastically: don’t miss it!

For more information, contact us at +41 91 922 95 18

or write to: info@maffeisnetwork.ch