Sassari welcomed the “Mind Games” event, organized by the UISP Territorial Committee of Sassari within the framework of the European project C-GAMES – Centenary Games and co-financed by the European Union. The initiative took place on 3 and 4 May 2026 and represents one of the key moments in the project dedicated to the promotion of traditional games as an educational, cultural and social tool.
The project brings together partners from Italy, Bulgaria and Turkey with the aim of preserving and promoting the traditional gaming heritage as an educational and inclusive resource. By collecting and sharing games from the past, the aim is to highlight their value for the cognitive, social and physical development of people, while promoting intercultural dialogue between the participating countries.
Last September, the delegation from Sassari took part in meetings to exchange experiences and in-depth discussions on traditional games and their educational and inclusive value in Varna, Bulgaria. This experience was an important opportunity for intercultural exchange and sharing of good practices between the countries involved in the project.
The main day of the event was May 3rd. It took place in the City Gardens on Tavolara Street, from 10:00 to 15:00, with activities open to citizens, families, schools and sports organizations. During the day, participants rediscovered and tried out traditional and street games adapted to the modern context to stimulate memory, concentration, communication and active participation.
On May 4th, a seminar entitled “Ancient Games for Modern Minds” was held at Punto Luce on King Street, in the Latte Dolce district, from 10:00. The meeting focused on educational professionals, sports instructors, teachers and local stakeholders and examined the role of traditional games in children’s cognitive development, active aging and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The meeting ended with a workshop, during which participants worked in groups and received valuable communication that showed concrete ways to use traditional games in school, sports and family environments. Everyone received applicable and sustainable suggestions that can be implemented at the local level.
