Since the beginning of the week, the city services of Nice have been offering albums aimed at young audiences in kindergartens and primary schools. The goal is to introduce them to Niçoise culture by encouraging them to discover new emblematic places of the capital of the Maritime Alps.
For the 160th anniversary of the Union of the County of Nice with France, 40,000 children enrolled in the city will benefit from fill-in albums. Two editions have been published for ages 3-5 and 6-10, illustrating Niçoise culture through various stories. To complete the album, created by Panini, children must visit different libraries and other museums in the city. It’s a way to encourage the whole family to discover what constitutes Niçoise identity.
For Jean-Luc Gagliolo, deputy mayor delegated to education, books, the fight against illiteracy, and Niçoise identity, the aim is, “to try to pass on some of our knowledge, our enthusiasm, our passions using playful tools. To transmit is to respect tradition.”
The two albums were unveiled by Mickaël Cabbeke, deputy academy inspector, Jean-Luc Gagliolo in the presence of Anne-Laure Rubi, Deputy Mayor of Nice delegated to Family and Early Childhood, Pierre Fiori, Gaëlle Frontoni, Laurence Navalesi city councilors.
All children enrolled in Nice will receive their copy in a few days and will be able to trade stickers to complete their album.
A Q&A session was conducted by the children for the deputy mayor after the various speeches.
The children from Saint-Philippe Primary School performed the Niçoise anthem “Nissa la Bella” followed by “La Marseillaise.”
The Capelina is the hat worn by women in traditional Niçoise costume.
“Become an Expert on Nice” was published by Panini and is aimed at elementary school children.
