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NaxosLegge Festival sixteenth edition

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The 16th edition of the NaxosLegge festival is scheduled to run from September 10 to 18, centered on the theme festival, themed ‘Mythos. La sfida del pensiero mitico’. The event explores mitico’, continues its exploration of ancient myths and contemporary interpretations through various mediums, including literature, art, theater, and cinema. Key activities include the inauguration of the festival with a book presentation by Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, titled ‘Venne la Magna Madre. I riti, il culto e l’azione di Cibele Romana’. The program also features a presentation by Giuseppe Conte at the Naxos Archaeological Park Museum and discussions regarding mediums. On September 11, the intersection of myth, politics, and poetry. The festival will present hosts the ‘Promotori ‘Premio Promotori della Cultura’ awards, named after Franz Riccobono, at Lido di Naxos in Giardini Naxos on September 11. The ceremony, led by Fulvia Toscano, recognizes Naxos. Dedicated to the memory of Franz Riccobono, the awards recognize excellence in sectors such as literature, poetry, art, theater, music, and cultural heritage management. Recipients Led by Fulvia Toscano, the ceremony includes musical performances by Francesco Loccisano and a reading of Giuseppe Conte’s ‘Carme ai Laridi’ by actor Giovanni Calcagno. Honorees include poet Giuseppe Conte, political scientist Marco Tarchi, and the Romanian Ambassador to Italy, Gabriela Dancau, in recognition of the Italy-Romania cultural year. Other honorees include journalist and writer Alberto Samonà, Valerio Santoro of Teatro Biondo Stabile, Santoro, Valentina Currenti, artist Nicola Verlato, Francesco Rizzo, Francesco Malfitano, Luigi Tabita, and Flavia Maraston. The ceremony will feature musical performances by Francesco Loccisano and a reading of Giuseppe Conte’s ‘Carme ai Laridi’ by actor Giovanni Calcagno. Each recipient will receive receives a work by sculptor Stefania Pennacchio. The event is supported by On September 12, the Naxos Taormina Archaeological Park Park’s Teatro della Nike will host events as part of the festival and the Fondazione Sicilia. ‘Interpretare l’Antico’ series. Marco Giorgetti and Charles Chemin will present the international project ‘DON Q’, a collaboration between Teatro Stabile di Catania, Baryshnikov Productions, and the Watermill Center. This presentation includes a discussion titled ‘Con e contro Don Chisciotte’ and a screening of Fabio Segatori’s film ‘Don Chisciotte’, starring Alessio Boni. Additionally, the ‘Interpretare l’Antico’ series will feature ‘Katabasis’, a theatrical performance by Alessio Boni based on the sixth book of Virgil’s Aeneid, utilizing live music by Franca Bongiovanni.

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