"Elio De Aloysio" Regional Dialect Poetry Competition
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"Elio De Aloysio" Regional Dialect Poetry Competition

28 Sep 2025
Celenza sul Trigno — Chieti (069)

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Edition 2025 — De Aloysio Competition

The 54th edition of the "Elio De Aloysio" Regional Dialect Poetry Competition took place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Theater of Celenza sul Trigno. Originally scheduled for August 13, the evening was postponed due to a civic mourning. The competition was won by Toni Pesce with the poem "Curri Curri", ahead of Angela Valente and Severino Cristini.

The 54th edition of the De Aloysio Competition

The 54th edition of the "Elio De Aloysio" Regional Dialect Poetry Competition was held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the Municipal Theater of Celenza sul Trigno (Chieti). The event, originally scheduled for August 13, was postponed to September due to a civic mourning. The evening, organized by the Pro Loco Coelentia, featured fourteen dialect poets competing, with the jury presided over by critic Massimo Pasqualone.

The first prize went to Toni Pesce with the poem "Curri Curri", followed by Angela Valente ("Sott à la live belle") in second place and Severino Cristini ("Luna Silenziose") in third. The evening was enlivened by the "I Cantori della Torre" folklore choir from Vasto.

Highlights

Winner: Toni Pesce with "Curri Curri". Second place: Angela Valente. Third place: Severino Cristini. Musical entertainment by the "I Cantori della Torre" choir from Vasto.

Where does it take place — De Aloysio Competition

Teatro Comunale di Celenza sul Trigno

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