The mermaids message

Created for the fifth edition of Pulpa Festival, check the full map here.

This wall represents something we all have to do: Take care of our Oceans and the nature surrounding us.
The algae in the mermaid’s hair (sargasso) represents the precarious state seas are in. The acidity is changing due to the increase of temperature (this can be because of pollution, the interaction with humans, trawl fishing, global warming…)
The little orange fish (well, not that little, it is at least 3m) represents the migration of marine animals trying to find their ideal habitat because of the previous point.

The Pulpa Festival in Montesilvano is a vibrant, free event dedicated to street art, urban culture, and intergenerational inclusion.

Now in its fifth edition, Pulpa offers a rich program: live painting and graffiti battles, street art workshops, a digital QR-tour with 66 murals accessible via QR codes, music, street food, creative activities for children (including those with disabilities), urban sports (3x3 basketball, skateboarding, kickboxing, pickleball, wheelchair tennis), exhibitions, fashion shows, and talks with urban culture professionals.

The 2025 edition continues to focus on urban regeneration, community participation, and the international promotion of artists. Each mural is made accessible with multilingual QR codes, and youth are actively involved through co-creative projects like the Youth Work Summit (May 27–June 1), which includes the creation of a collaborative mural.