Sunlit Mediterranean coastal village
Rodi Garganico · Puglia · Italia

Where heritage meets community

Fatmylux is a cultural association bringing people together through art, music, food and the living traditions of the Gargano coast — for every generation, every season.

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Narrow Italian street with whitewashed houses
People playing music together
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About Us

A home for culture, by the sea

Born in the heart of Rodi Garganico — among citrus groves, the old harbour and the ancient trabucchi fishing machines — Fatmylux was founded to keep the soul of our land alive while opening its doors to new ideas, new artists and new friends.

We are a non-profit association of volunteers, artists, artisans and families who believe that culture is something you live together: around a long table, in a piazza at dusk, in a workshop where a grandmother teaches a child how it has always been done.

  • Open to people of all ages
  • Rooted in local tradition
  • Supporting emerging artists
  • Volunteer-led & non-profit
IB
Isac BruianaPresident & CEO, Fatmylux
Our Story

From a small idea to a living community

Every association begins with a conversation. Ours began around a kitchen table, with a simple question: how do we make sure what we love about this place is never lost?

I

The Idea

A group of friends — artists, cooks, musicians and teachers — decide to gather the stories, songs and recipes of Rodi Garganico before they fade away.

II

The First Festa

A summer evening in the piazza with music, homemade food and dancing. Hundreds come. The association is born.

III

A Home of Our Own

Our space in Via Gorizia opens its doors: a place for workshops, exhibitions, rehearsals, meetings and long conversations.

IV

Today

A year-round programme for all ages, a growing network of artists and partners, and a community that keeps welcoming new friends.

Our Mission

To celebrate our cultural heritage, encourage creativity, strengthen the bonds of our community and create meaningful experiences that people carry with them for a lifetime.

01

Preserve

Safeguarding the dialects, crafts, recipes, songs and festivals that tell the story of the Gargano.

02

Create

Supporting local and visiting artists with exhibitions, residencies, performances and open studios.

03

Connect

Bringing neighbours, families and visitors together through gatherings that build lasting friendships.

04

Inspire

Passing culture on to the next generation through education, play and hands-on experiences.

Cultural Activities

Something for every age

Weekly courses, workshops and gatherings run by passionate volunteers and local masters.

Hands preparing fresh pasta
Gastronomy

Traditional Cooking Workshops

Learn orecchiette, troccoli and citrus sweets of the Gargano from local nonne and chefs — then share the meal together.

Every Saturday · 10:00
Live music performance
Music

Folk Music & Tarantella

Tambourine, accordion and chitarra battente lessons, plus open dance evenings celebrating the rhythms of Southern Italy.

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 18:30
Painting workshop
Visual Arts

Painting & Ceramics Studio

Open studio sessions inspired by Mediterranean light, maiolica patterns and the colours of our coastline.

Wednesdays · 17:00
Library with books
Literature

Reading Circle & Dialect Club

Monthly book club, poetry readings and storytelling evenings keeping the local dialect and its proverbs alive.

First Friday · 19:00
Children taking part in a creative activity
Kids & Families

Little Artisans Lab

Creative afternoons for children: crafts, games of the past, puppet theatre and stories from our grandparents.

Sundays · 16:00
Walkers on a scenic trail
Heritage Walks

Discovering the Gargano

Guided walks through the historic centre, citrus gardens, coastal trabucchi and the Foresta Umbra.

Monthly · check calendar
Theatre stage
Theatre

Community Theatre Company

An amateur company staging comedies and plays in dialect and Italian — no experience needed, just enthusiasm.

Mondays · 20:30
Camera and photographs
Photography

Photo Walks & Memory Archive

Learn photography while documenting town life — and help us digitise old family photos for our community archive.

Second Saturday · 09:00
People talking together
Languages

Italian Conversation Café

Relaxed conversation evenings for foreign residents and visitors who want to learn Italian — and locals who want to practise English.

Thursdays · 17:00
A Week at Fatmylux

Our weekly programme

MonTheatre rehearsals
20:30
TueFolk music lessons
18:30
WedPainting & ceramics
17:00
ThuConversation café 17:00
Tarantella 18:30
FriReading circle
(1st of month) 19:00
SatCooking workshop
10:00
SunLittle Artisans Lab
16:00
Events & Celebrations

Join us in the piazza

Festivals, concerts, dinners and celebrations throughout the year. Everyone is welcome.

Sep – Nov

Autunno

  • New season opening
  • Olive harvest supper
  • Autumn exhibitions
Dec – Feb

Inverno

  • Presepe & Christmas concerts
  • Befana for children
  • Carnevale
Mar – May

Primavera

  • San Giuseppe tables
  • Citrus fair
  • Theatre season finale
Jun – Aug

Estate

  • Concerts in the piazza
  • Open-air cinema
  • Great summer festa
Arts & Traditions

The living soul of our land

Crafts, flavours and rituals handed down through generations — and reimagined by the artists of today.

Fishing boats on the Mediterranean
Maritime Heritage

The Trabucchi & the Sea

Ancient wooden fishing machines stretching over the water — symbols of ingenuity and of a life lived in rhythm with the Adriatic.

Lemons and oranges on a branch
Land & Flavour

Gargano Citrus

The prized oranges and lemons of Rodi, grown in terraced gardens for centuries and celebrated in our kitchens and feasts.

Handmade ceramic pottery
Craft

Ceramics & Maiolica

Hand-painted tiles and terracotta inspired by Apulian patterns and coastal colours.

Musician playing a guitar
Music & Dance

Tarantella & Folk Song

The heartbeat of every festa: tambourines, guitars and voices that bring the whole village to dance.

Olive oil being poured
Rituals

Feasts & Patron Saints

Processions, illuminations and shared tables that mark the sacred calendar of the year.

Voices of the Community

What our friends say

I came to the cooking workshop to learn orecchiette and left with ten new friends. Saturdays have never been the same.

M
MariaMember, cooking workshops

As a young painter, having a place to exhibit and people who believe in your work changes everything.

L
LucaExhibiting artist

We moved here from abroad. The conversation café and the festas made us feel at home in a few weeks.

A
Anna & TomNew residents
News & Updates

From our community

Group of friends gathered together
22 October 2026 · Community

Our 2026–27 cultural season is here

From new ceramics courses to a winter cycle of folk concerts, this season brings more workshops, more music and more chances to meet. Membership for the new season is now open to residents and friends from afar.

Read more
Artist painting
10 Oct 2026

Call for artists: winter exhibition

Apply
Volunteers working together
28 Sep 2026

Volunteers wanted for the Christmas season

Get involved
Summer festival lights
05 Sep 2026

Thank you for a wonderful summer festival

See photos
Theatre stage
20 Aug 2026

Theatre company auditions open to all

Sign up
Membership & Volunteering

Become part of the family

Membership supports our activities and gives you a place in a community that values culture, creativity and friendship.

Amico

For friends near and far

  • Monthly newsletter
  • Invitations to all public events
  • Discounted workshop fees
Become a friend

Famiglia

For the whole household

  • Membership for parents & children
  • Little Artisans Lab included
  • Family discounts on all events
Join as a family

Contact us for current membership fees — reduced rates are available for students and over-65s.

Give your time

Ways to volunteer

Events

Setting up, welcoming guests and helping festas run smoothly.

Teaching

Sharing a craft, recipe, language or skill in a workshop.

Communication

Photography, writing, design and keeping the community informed.

Heritage

Collecting stories, photos and memories for our archive.

In collaboration with local schools, artisans, producers and associations

Local SchoolsCitrus GrowersArtisan WorkshopsMusic GroupsParish CommunityLocal Businesses
Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need to be a member to attend events?

No. Most of our events are open to everyone — residents, visitors and families. Members get priority booking and discounts, and some members' evenings are reserved for them.

Do I need to speak Italian?

Not at all. Many activities, such as cooking, music, ceramics and walks, are easy to enjoy whatever language you speak, and our volunteers are happy to help in English.

Are activities suitable for children?

Yes. We run the Little Artisans Lab every Sunday and many festas include games, crafts and stories for kids. Children under 12 attend with an adult.

How do I book a workshop or a dinner?

Write to us at contact@fatmylux.com, call +39 03801721047, use the contact form below, or simply visit us in Via Gorizia during opening hours.

I'm an artist — can I exhibit or perform with you?

We love hearing from artists, musicians, writers and performers. Send us a short presentation of your work and an idea for your project, and we'll get back to you.

Can I propose a new activity?

Of course. Many of our activities started as a member's idea. Tell us what you'd like to share and we'll help you make it happen.

Contact Us

Come and say ciao

Whether you'd like to become a member, volunteer, propose an exhibition or simply join an event, we'd love to hear from you.

Address
Via Gorizia 9
71010 Rodi Garganico (FG), Italy

Opening hours · Via Gorizia

Monday – Friday16:30 – 21:00
Saturday09:30 – 13:00 · 16:30 – 20:00
SundayDuring events & workshops
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