Dodero Jubilee 2000
Boccadasse, Genova, Italy
10-13 June 2000

Boccadasse was a small fishermen's village a few miles east of the city of Genova; there are parish records and other documents testifying the presence of a family named Dodero (or variations like Dondero, Odero, Oddero,…) since the 10th century. The Dodero families in 1706 founded the church of Sant'Antonio da Padova in the village, which still stands facing the sea.

Presently the village is surrounded by the expanding city, yet it is still untouched in its structure and atmosphere.

Many of the Dodero families still live in Boccadasse or in the city of Genova, but many more are scattered across the world, as other emigrants from Italy in the 19th and early 20th century, in the Americas, Australia, and elsewhere. The beginning of the 21st century has become the occasion for a gathering of all the Doderos in the world in the family's birthplace, Boccadasse. The day of the Dodero Jubilee is of course the day of the Patron, Sant'Antonio, June 13.

The idea of the Jubilee has so far attracted the patronage of the City of Genova, the Province of Genova, the Regional Government of Liguria, and the sponsorship of the most important local newspaper, Il Secolo XIX, where some reports of the planned initiatives have already been published.

The events are being organized by a non-profit organization, Pro Loco Maris Boccadasse, where many members are Dodero (or related to them). The organization aims at the environmental protection of the unique architecture of Boccadasse, and the preservation of local traditions, compatible with the life of locals and the visits from tourists.

Looking for the lost Doderos:
Events in June 2000

(Draft Programme, March 2000)

Saturday, June 10

Registration of Participants
Historical Sailboat Regatta (organization: Yacht Club Italiano, Genova)
Meeting with the novel writer Andrea Camilleri

Sunday, June 11

08.30-10.00 Registration
10.30-11.30 Holy Mass in the Church of Sant'Antonio
12.00-12.30 Opening of the exhibition "Mostra dei ricordi", near the church (open all day)
15.30-18.00 Further activities on the beach with historical and modern boats; Visit Boccadasse on foot.
19.30-20.00 Transfer by boat or by car to the Genova Harbor for the Banquet (historical menu!) on board of a Grimaldi Cruise Ship; signature of the Golden Book of the Jubilee by all participants

Monday, June 12

08,30-11.30 Visit to the Cathedral of Genova and other Churces for the Jubilee Indulgences
09.30-11.30 Alternatively, visit to historical places in the Old Town of Genova
11.30-13.00 Visit to the Historical Archives of the City of Genova, Palazzo Ducale. Welcome from the Mayor of Genova
FREE AFTERNOON (shopping, visit to relatives, tours,…)
21.30-23.00 Light and Sound on the sea: midnight snacks on the beach

Tuesday, June 13

The true festivity of Sant'Antonio, religious ceremony on the sea and more mundane events.

Contacts: participants should inform of their intention to join the Jubilee

Pro Loco Maris Boccadasse
Via Aurora 7
16146 Genova
FAX + 39 010 374 2500
EMAIL plmaris.boccadasse@mbox.provincia.genova.it

Hotel Reservations: please book directly with one of the following (and cc to Pro Loco Maris). A special rate is applicable specifying "GRANNAVI V&V PER BOCCADASSE"

4-stars hotels:

Britannia Fax + 39 010 246 2942
Columbus Sea Hotel Fax + 39 010 255 226
Novotel Fax + 39 010 648 4844
Jolly Plaza Fax + 39 010 839 1850

3-stars hotels:

Laurens Fax + 39 010 362 3965
La Capannina Fax + 39 010 362 2692