Botanist Antonio De Matola, Manager of the botanical garden in Ome (Orto Botanico Ome), is the person who applied for the Project. The kaki tree was planted in the Mercato Square, which is located in the middle of the town. The square is next to the “Fra’ Tomaso Bongetti” Comprehensive School.
Many children from the comprehensive school as well as the mayor attended the tree planting ceremony. They decorated the tree with beautiful flowers after the planting.
Then they moved to the school gymnasium where a variety of workshops and performances, including karate and children’s dance in Yukata (Japanese summer kimono) were held. The Kaki Furoshiki was also presented to the mayor.
