{"id":6594,"date":"2025-08-29T10:40:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapigelatine.com\/?p=6594"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:57:55","slug":"lapi-gelatine-brings-laughter-yoga-to-beat-festival-2025-and-launches-genzone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapigelatine.com\/en\/lapi-gelatine-brings-laughter-yoga-to-beat-festival-2025-and-launches-genzone\/","title":{"rendered":"Lapi Gelatine Brings Laughter Yoga to Beat Festival 2025 and Launches GenZone"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A shared laugh can open up new spaces. On Thursday, August 28, Lapi Gelatine<\/b> had the honour of officially launching\u00a0GenZone<\/b>, the brand-new area of the Beat Festival in Empoli<\/b>, with an engaging Laughter Yoga<\/b>\u00a0session led by Laura Castagnetta<\/b>\u00a0from Semi di Gioia<\/i>.<\/div>\n
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The event was more than just a wellness activity. It marked a meaningful step in strengthening our connection to the local community and supporting an evolving project focused on youth empowerment and well-being<\/b>.<\/div>\n

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What is GenZone?<\/b><\/h2>\n
GenZone<\/b>\u00a0is a new area within the Beat Festival dedicated entirely to young people \u2014 a space for listening, dialogue, and personal growth. It was born through a co-design process<\/b>\u00a0on youth policies, promoted by the City of Empoli<\/b>\u00a0in collaboration with local associations and businesses.<\/div>\n
Lapi Gelatine immediately embraced the project, opening the first evening with an initiative that reflects values we care deeply about: well-being, lightness, and authentic human connection<\/b>.<\/div>\n

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Laughter Yoga: a practice that connects<\/b><\/h2>\n
The session, led by facilitator Laura Castagnetta, was more than just playful: it brought together colleagues, friends, family members, and local residents<\/b>\u00a0for a moment of shared energy and emotional release.<\/div>\n
For us, this wasn\u2019t a first. We had already experienced Laughter Yoga<\/b>\u00a0internally through the Lapi Group Youth Project<\/b>, as part of a journey to build connection and resilience within our teams.
\nBringing it to the Beat Festival was a natural next step \u2014 a chance to open the experience to the wider community<\/b>\u00a0and create space for joy, inclusion, and openness.<\/div>\n

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A heartfelt thank you<\/b><\/h2>\n
We would like to express our sincere thanks to City Councillor Matteo Bensi<\/b>, who supported the creation of GenZone from the beginning, and to all the local associations<\/b>\u00a0who contributed their time, ideas, and energy to bring this new space to life.<\/div>\n

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GenZone continues beyond the festival<\/b><\/h2>\n
GenZone activities will continue every evening at the Beat Festival until September 7<\/b>, offering free workshops, talks, and interactive experiences.
\nBut this is just the beginning: the GenZone project will carry on after the festival<\/b>, with new events and initiatives aimed at supporting young people and encouraging collective growth.<\/div>\n

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Lapi Gelatine and our local commitment<\/b><\/h2>\n
Participating in GenZone reflects how we at Lapi Gelatine<\/b> see our role in the community. As a company rooted in Empoli, we believe that doing business also means giving back<\/b>\u00a0\u2014 supporting projects that centre around people, relationships, and meaningful impact.<\/div>\n
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We\u2019ll keep showing up, even after the festival. Always with a smile.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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