National Competition 'The Colours of Life'

The XXI edition of the national competition 'The Colours of Life' took place on May 26, 2026, at the Museum of Memory in San Giuliano di Puglia, with an international scope. The theme of the year, 'Build peace beyond all borders: a smile, a kind gesture open the doors to dialogue and understanding', invited young people to reflect on peace and brotherhood.

Promoted by the State Comprehensive Institute of Santa Croce di Magliano with the USR Molise and the Ministry of Education and Merit, the competition involved over a thousand students from about sixty Italian schools and from Poland, with more than four hundred works competing in the various sections.

The day of May 26, 2026, at the Museum of Memory included the final ceremony and the awards for the winning works in the following sections:

• Graphic-artistic works
• Comics
• Poetry
• Multimedia products
• Musical compositions

Winners received a numbered silk-screen print reproduction of the artwork 'Beyond the Noise' by artist Sara Pellegrini. A Special Prize recognized the school with the most original and interdisciplinary approach to the year's theme.

The theme 'Build peace beyond all borders' and the international scope with the participation of schools from Poland.

How to Get There

San Giuliano di Puglia is located in lower Molise, in the province of Campobasso, on the border with Puglia, reachable by car. The competition final is held at the Museum of Memory.

Tips

The event is mainly aimed at participating schools. For information, contact the State Comprehensive Institute of Santa Croce di Magliano, the promoting body of the competition.