Mario Venuti and the Sansoni at the sixth edition of the ‘Premio Cristiana Matano’

The sixth edition of “Lampedus’amore” was presented today at Villa Niscemi, the international journalistic award named after the journalist Cristiana Matano, who died prematurely in 2015, scheduled in Lampedusa from 8 to 10 July, as always in the square Castle. The mayor of Palermo Leoluca Orlando, the vice-president of the Order of Journalists of Sicily Salvatore Li Castri, the secretary of Assostampa Sicilia Roberto Ginex, the responsible for Relations with the Sicilian Territory of Unicredit Roberto Cassata, the sociologist Giorgia Butera, the director Ugo Bentivegna, the actress-singer Laura Mollica. An edition full of guests and appointments: opening with Mario Venuti, closing with I Sansoni, in the middle the appointment with the theater and the show by Ugo Bentivegna “Refugees … the breath of migrants”, the conference on “Journalism and integration: sport symbol of social inclusion ”, the involvement of young people from the Pelagie Islands, up to the award ceremony for the selected works. “Lampedus’amore” is a reflection of perspective, ”Orlando said. “But more than human rights, I like to talk about the relationship between rights and humanity. Behind the plays, behind the books, there are people with their stories and the strength of art lies in transforming a number into a person. We are not committed to hospitality but to the safety that visibility presupposes. I appeal to Europe: discuss, divide but save people from the sea. “” The sixth edition – commented Filippo Mulè, president of the Occhiblu Onlus Association which organizes the three days – represents an important milestone in our cultural and moral journey and sentimental. We want to continue to tell and remember, starting from beauty and the values ​​of solidarity, dialogue and social commitment. Returning to the traditional date of July, after having come to terms with the health emergency that forced us to move the 2020 edition to last September, is news that gives us strength and pushes us to continue a project that has collected wide acclaim and managed to catapult many personalities from journalism, theater, music, sport and literature to the last strip of Europe. Many other characters, women and men who are committed every day beyond all languages ​​and borders, will take to our stage this year. Taking back what belongs to us means participating in the relaunch and restart, after long months of suffering and uncertainty. We put our heart and even a little recklessness: until they abandon us, we will continue to celebrate the beauty of life and to dream. “The first day, July 8, will open at 9 pm, in Piazza Castello, where the journalist (Tgs ) Marina Turco, will present the opening ceremony with the projection of the video-memory of Cristiana Matano, in the presence of personalities and institutional authorities. To follow one of the most anticipated moments, that of the “Mario Venuti Tour”, a musical moment with one of the most famous songwriters on the Italian scene, protagonist of many timeless hits, in which Tony Canto will also participate. The following day, at 6 pm, at the Historical Archives of Lampedusa, the presentation of the book by Giorgia Butera and Tiziana Ciavardini, published by Castelvecchi, “Promised Land-Stories of civilizations and migrations” is scheduled. at the theatre. At 9.30 pm, again in Piazza Castello, it will be time for “Refugees … the breath of migrants”, a show by Ugo Bentivegna on a highly topical theme: the journeys that men and women make, today as yesterday, in search of a life best. The protagonists are the migration stories of many Italians who left their countries a century ago moved by the hope of another possible future, but also the stories of today’s immigration to Europe, a destination of salvation from wars and violence. Protagonists Marianella Bargilli, Ugo Bentivegna, Giuditta Perriera, Gaspare Di Stefano and Enrica Arcuri. On 10 July the usual conference will begin at the airport (10 am), moderated by Terranova (AdnKronos), this year entitled “Journalism and integration: sport symbol of social inclusion ”, to tell about sport, a few days before the Tokyo Olympics, as a vehicle of a universal message that overcomes barriers, cancels diversity and spreads the values ​​of confrontation even in the most disadvantaged territorial areas. From Lampedusa, a place of welcome, the analysis of a country that breaks down taboos and tries to change even in stadiums and arenas. The intervention of Valentina Vezzali, former fencing champion and current undersecretary of state to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers with responsibility for sport is also expected. by Laura Cannavò (Mediaset) and Salvo La Rosa (Rtp-Tgs). Four sections: Foreign press; National press – print, online and news agencies; National press – TV, radio, web audio and video; Emerging journalist (under 30). Special recognition will be awarded to Doctors Without Borders for 50 years in support of major emergencies and for its constant humanitarian work. Awards also for the Pelagian students who took part in the training course on journalism and the Lampedusan excellence with the participation of the Asd Albatros Taekwondo Lampedusa. Guests “I Sansoni”, Laura Mollica with Giuseppe Greco.