Cristian Ceravolo for the literary work and Ginevra Raimondi for the artistic work are the winners of the XVIII edition of the “Avv. Giovandomenico Barone”. Furthermore, two literary mentions were awarded to Yuri Francesco Rondinelli and Giuseppe Demonte and two artistic mentions to Morena Mazzotta and Sonia Anello.
«This year, the Barone Prize has reached the age of majority – declares the school director, Maria Viscone – an achievement that I like to underline to highlight the continuity of a precious initiative for our school, for our young people and for our territory. Because, if it is true that “historia magistra vitae”, then it is clear that, to build the future, we cannot ignore the past. As the lawyer has always maintained. Baron, a man who spent himself incessantly for Philadelphia.” The mayor, Anna Bartucca, was also present: «The lawyer. Barone has always had our origins at heart, he is the first who was interested in Castelmonardo and the important history crystallized in it. The Award is a noble event, which allows us to always keep alive that passion and love for the country that have always distinguished him and which he has passed down to his family and future generations.”
The mayor of Francavilla, Giuseppe Pizzonia, also took part in the ceremony, which took place at the “Rita Levi Montalcini” all-inclusive institute: «Each of us should be like the lawyer. Barone, because only through the assimilation of that culture, that way of being and acting is it possible to preserve our history and grow through it.” Finally, Prof. also spoke. Vito Rondinelli, who recalled the far-sighted intuitions of the lawyer. Barone, and the president of the “Angra” association, Manuela Costa.
The two winners were awarded a scholarship to purchase books or school supplies. «We strongly wanted the institution of the Award – states Mrs. Elena Mastronardi Barone – imagining what my husband would have wanted for his country and for future generations. His unconditional love was passed on to his entire family, children and grandchildren. A heartfelt thank you to the head teacher, the children who participated, the teachers, the families and, in particular, to the teacher Immacolata Giampà, who coordinated this edition, for her affection and availability.”
1st LITERARY WORK PRIZE TO CRISTIAN CERAVOLO
For the originality of the chosen theme, of which he first analyzed the historical-cultural content and, subsequently, the culinary aspect, providing the recipe for the traditional dish. The work is enriched by the creation of a miniature “papatulo”.
I ARTISTIC WORK PRIZE IN GINEVRA RAIMONDI
For the careful completeness with which he created the traditional dish, representing it in great detail and adding, at the end, an explanatory caption.
LITERARY MENTION TO YURI FRANCESCO RONDINELLI
For having nicely represented the “di zippuli” recipe, contrasting the past creation of grandmothers with the present one of mothers.
LITERARY MENTION TO GIUSEPPE DEMONTE
For the imaginative and realistic story with which he presented the chosen dish.
ARTISTIC MENTION TO MORENA MAZZOTTA
For the “pipi e patati” dish, represented with commitment and originality on a wooden base, with a nice explanatory plate in dialect.
ARTISTIC MENTION TO SONIA Anello
For the particular attention with which he created the colorful dish of “filatiedj, beans and chilli”.