Literary Award Ceremony at the Maschio Angioino of Naples: A Tribute to Cultural and Literary Excellence

In the evocative setting of the Maschio Angioino of Naples, on Thursday, March 14th, an award ceremony took place, honoring the culture and contributions of distinguished figures in the field of literature and historical dissemination. Organized by the NOOS Association, under the leadership of President Claudio Calvino and directed by Ciro Lucioli, the Literary Award was a moment of recognition for Professor Aldo De Gioia, a prominent figure in the academic and cultural landscape. The ceremony was attended by several prominent personalities, including the mayor Gaetano Manfredi, the family councilor Maura Striano who received a commemorative plaque on behalf of the institutions. Among the awarded personalities, notable names in the Italian cultural scene stood out: Francesca Silvestre of Rai, journalist Ermanno Corsi, the director and historical disseminator Ciro Lucioli, awarded by the President of the Campana Press - Journalists Flegrei Claudio Ciotola, as well as the Consul lawyer Gennaro Famiglietti, Francesco D'Episcopo, and Antonio Spagnuolo. The jury, chaired by Anna Aita and Maria Cristina Gentile, two figures of great authority in the world of literary criticism and promotion, made a careful and thoughtful selection among the many participants in the literary contest, and all demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. Salvatore Bova won the award in the Italian section, while Lucia Fiorito was awarded for the dialectal section. It is also noteworthy that the poet winner in the vernacular section, the Sicilian Salvatore Gazzara, carried forward the literary tradition with skill and sensitivity. The Salvo d'Acquisto school of Calvi Risorta in Caserta, with a large representation of middle school children, paid tribute to the Sala dei Baroni with songs of hope and joy. The Literary Award dedicated to Professor Aldo De Gioia is not only a moment of celebration for the awarded figures but also represents an important opportunity to reflect on the importance of culture and literature in the contemporary context. The event highlighted the importance of keeping literary and cultural traditions alive, while at the same time celebrating new voices and emerging talents. The event concluded with the awareness that culture is a heritage to be preserved and enhanced, a bridge between past, present, and future that enriches and nourishes the human soul. The Literary Award was a moment of celebration and reflection, a tribute to the beauty and power of words that continue to inspire and illuminate the path of humanity.