Strambino. Lights and optimism waiting for Christmas “We are seeing signs of recovery”

STRAMBINO

There is an air of optimism and hope among the Strambino traders in view of next Christmas and above all for the gradual overcoming of the long economic and health crisis still underway in the country. The wishes for Happy Holidays spread throughout the country from the blue of the suggestive starry sky that illuminates the town hall and from the lights spread through the streets and squares instills hope in the traders of the various product sectors who are preparing to live, and in part they are already immersed, in the Christmas spirit 2021.

«My Merceria Dema The corner of passions in Corso Italia 2 – explained the owner Laura De Martini, 47 year old mom – just turned 4 and couldn’t celebrate due to restrictions. The work is not lacking and is recovering above all for the sartorial repairs and also for embroidery, lately required above all for sweatshirts, suits and customized masks, such as those just made for a football team. Our business also includes haberdashery products and underwear, with a strong prevalence of red in this holiday season. We currently have signs of recovery, after the long closure of the shop, but to respond to customer requests I have to work 18 hours a day, even when the shop is closed, with the support of my loved ones ». The Ortò store, the vegetable garden in the square was opened two years ago by the Gamerro sisters in Piazza della Repubblica. Even during the pandemic, the shop has never closed when it deals with foodstuffs. «During the closing period of the restaurants – he recalled Marzia Gamerro, 56 years old, assisted by her 31-year-old son Iron – we have had an increase of work in our sectors of gastronomy, fruit, vegetables and food, in which we have niche and quality products, and the excellence of the Canavese area. At the moment the activity has recovered quite well also in the catering sector, with passing customers but also from neighboring banks and offices of local professionals ».

Venere women’s clothing, open for 15 years in corso Italia, has undergone all the closures: “This last period – he said Concetta Mancuso, 47 years old – is still indecipherable even if it really looks much better than last year, also thanks to the fact that we have a consolidated clientele even outside Strambino. The initiatives promoted by the Municipality for next Sunday 19 December with the opening of the shops can help liven up the town and therefore our activities ». Satisfied the owner of the Tiziana Gastronomy of Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 8, which in 2022 celebrates 40 years of activity. “Our work this year, with the restaurants closed, went well – he explained Tiziana Pegorari – and, since I am now retired, we decided with Luciano, who is in charge of cooking and preparing fresh pasta full time, not to take reservations to lighten our work and that of temporary support for my daughter in the holidays ” .

The councilor for commerce Gianni Ciochetto, underlines the collaboration of all for the program of events that accompany Christmas on the occasion of Christmas. «In addition to the concerts organized by the parish in the church on Sunday 19 December, we propose the classic party in the square for children. It will be an important moment after more than a year and a half in which traditional events, including the white night, have been suspended due to the pandemic. A Sunday of celebration with the hope that this will stimulate families to move in the center of Strambino, taking advantage of the opening of the shops in the center which this year, in addition to the usual Christmas lights, was also embellished by the images and greetings projected on the facade of the civic building and the bell tower. I must also mention two other important initiatives, not related to Christmas, but aimed at commercial activities: the 50% reduction of the Tari and the establishment of the Commerce District with the Municipalities of Romano, Mercenasco, Scarmagno and Perosa ».Sandro Ronchetti