Beginning of the project “Palla 21: from Tuscany to Chicago, and back”
This happened in Torniella, having a drink with: Augusto, Mario, Claudio, Alessio atLa Combriccola The www.palla21.it happened.
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A “palla 21” ball is on its way to Colorado (USA)
Last year we were contacted by Noel C. , a physical education high school teacher based in the Denver, Colorado, area. Noel found out through the internet about the existence of palla 21 (aka palla eh!), and he contacted us to explain about his project: teach the game to his students, and possibly write some … Continue reading A “palla 21” ball is on its way to Colorado (USA)
Palla a 21 (or palla eh!)
Palla a 21 (or palla eh!) is an ancient hand ball game. It is currently played in six tiny hamlets in Southern Tuscany, between Siena and Grosseto, in Ciciano, Piloni, Scalvaia, Tirli, Torniella, and Vetulonia. Pibinko.org is developing the activities promoted by Attivarti.org between 2011 and 2018, and started by a more informal version of … Continue reading Palla a 21 (or palla eh!)
Aug 17, 2017: Zona 90 (web TV) on the 38th palla a 21 tournament in Torniella
For the 10th anniversary of the palla a 21 from Tuscany to Chicago and back mission: Kudos to Luca Giaccone for his visit to Torniella
July 9, 2017 – Report by TV9 Grosseto on palla a 21
This happened in the context of our memorial initiatives for the tenth anniversary of our mission to Chicago, Illinois. The report was first aired on July 9, 2017, in the “Sport Café” show by TV9 in, presenting a training session by players from Torniella, Piloni, and Scalvaia, as well as details on the construction of … Continue reading July 9, 2017 – Report by TV9 Grosseto on palla a 21
Saturday, June 17: palla a 21 ball construction course in Torniella (Southern Tuscany)
As a part of the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the mission which brought to Chicago, Illinois, the ancient game of palla a 21 (or palla eh!) Attivarti.org in collaboration with pibinko.org is organizing its first ball construction course. The course will be held in the music room (first floor) of the Torniella Philarmonic Society centre in … Continue reading Saturday, June 17: palla a 21 ball construction course in Torniella (Southern Tuscany)
After three Palla a 21/palla eh! tournaments, waiting for the fourth
I’ve been following the game of palla a 21 (or palla eh!) since 2007, the year we brought the ball to Chicago, Illinois. In addition, I’ve been looking at it from various angles, and working on its promotion and definition of its role in relation to other things going on. This year I missed the … Continue reading After three Palla a 21/palla eh! tournaments, waiting for the fourth
Palla 21 at the Art of Play – rationale
Motivations – and what happened (Note: the full Italian text has not yet been translated for this page, but you can look up the Italian version here). See also the two-minute documentary trailer: The initiative originated when we learned about a call for proposals to submit events for the Art of Play, organised by the City … Continue reading Palla 21 at the Art of Play – rationale
Jul. 19, 2007. From Chicago, IL, for Tre Uomini in Barca (Radio Popolare Milano)
http://www.pibinko.org/palla21/media/200707193uib.mp3
The Art of Play (2007 Summer event calendar for the City of Chicago, Illinois)
Please see also http://www.pibinko.org/palla-a-21-or-palla-eh/ Summer brings fun and games in Chicago By Shawn Smithon May 13, 2007 at 10:36 AM, updated May 14, 2007 at 10:43 AMCHICAGO — It seems appropriate that Chicago, fresh from winning its bid to become the U.S. choice to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, plans a summertime promotion celebrating fun … Continue reading The Art of Play (2007 Summer event calendar for the City of Chicago, Illinois)