Carlo Petrini has publicly bid farewell to Pollenzo, in the Cuneese, with a message of thanks and gratitude to the community.

The audio, chosen by his family, was broadcast during the farewell ceremony.

The audience responded with a long applause to the founder of Slow Food.

His photo was displayed in all shops in the town with the caption 'Bye Carlo'.

Lella Costa attended the public farewell for Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food, in Pollenzo.

The actress remembered her bond with Petrini, who had invited her to join the board of administration of the University of Pollenzo.

Costa also told a funny anecdote about the arrival of a Cuban delegation in Bra, where she sang in Piedmontese.

Other friends and supporters of Petrini attended the farewell, including Enzo Ercolino, a wine producer and friend of Petrini.

Ercolino remembered Petrini's ability to turn meetings into memories and memories into community.

Petrini taught that food is a language and that one can be free without being alone.

Slow Food International President Edward Mukiibi expressed his gratitude to founder Carlo Petrini, who recently passed away.

Mukiibi remembered how Petrini believed in him and allowed him to become the leader he is today.

He also thanked Petrini for loving Africa and giving young Africans the opportunity to study gastronomy.

Petrini was a great supporter of biodiversity and worked to protect the environment.

His legacy continues to live on through the vision of Slow Food International.