Circolo Culturale Sardo Coghinas

The Circolo Culturale Sardo "Coghinas" is a cultural association founded in 1980 in Bodio, Ticino, Switzerland. It originated from a group of Sardinian workers who were initially employed at the Monteforno company. The association is dedicated to preserving Sardinian culture and fostering the Sardinian community in Ticino. The club offers its members and other interested parties access to a comprehensive library. Members can also book tickets for travel to and from Sardinia by sea or air. Furthermore, cultural DVDs and video cassettes about Sardinian civilization and culture are available for viewing. Members can also read local and Sardinian daily newspapers. The association provides advice, support, and information on current issues concerning Sardinia and the Ticino region. It also offers leaflets on social security and corresponding application forms, as well as tourist information about Sardinia. The association regularly organizes cultural gatherings, festivals, musical performances, film screenings, and cooking classes to keep Sardinian heritage alive. Membership requires an annual fee. The association's target group is primarily Sardinians living in the canton of Ticino, as well as friends and supporters of Sardinian culture and community.