Il Castello di Sopramonte National Poetry Competition
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Il Castello di Sopramonte National Poetry Competition

20 Sep 2025
Prato Sesia — Novara (003)

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Edition 2025 — Castello di Sopramonte

The 21st edition of the Il Castello di Sopramonte National Poetry Competition concluded on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with the awards ceremony in the Prato Sesia sports hall. Over 115 poets in the Italian language section and 18 in the dialect section participated, along with numerous young people. The day, organized by the Prato Alpini Group, featured readings, theatrical interludes, and contributions from local schools.

21st edition — 2025

The 2025 edition of the competition saw high participation: 115 poets in the Italian language section, 18 in the Piedmontese dialect section, and numerous young people in the Nuove Penne category. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Prato Sesia sports hall, transformed into a theater by the Alpini.

The jury, chaired by Piera Mazzone with Simonetta Rossi and Floranna Usellini, awarded the prizes for the various sections. Among the winners, the first prize in the Italian language section went to Tiziana Monari for "La casa delle rose bianche". The day included readings by students from Prato Sesia schools, theatrical performances of the poems, and concluded with a convivial moment.

Where does it take place — Castello di Sopramonte

Palestra comunale di Prato Sesia

Via E. De Amicis 3, 28077 Prato Sesia

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