Voli di Versi Award

The third edition of the Voli di Versi Award took place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM, in the Bishop's Garden, at the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Grottella in Copertino (LE). The award, promoted by the Azione Parallela Cultural Association with the Giubbe Verdi Salento and Edizioni Milella, was held under the patronage of the Province of Lecce, the Presidency of the Regional Council of Puglia, and the Municipality of Copertino.

The evening, introduced by Prof. Carlo Alberto Augieri and hosted by Maria Antonietta Vacca and Ivan Raganato, presented nine awards to individuals and groups who distinguished themselves through social community values, including criminal judge and writer Maria Francesca Mariano and the entire team of professionals from the Restoration Laboratory of the Castromediano Museum in Lecce. Significant space was also given to the poetry of emerging local authors, with readings of verses by Valentina Chiriatti.

Saturday, August 30, 2025 — 7:30 PM, Bishop's Garden

Introduction: Prof. Carlo Alberto Augieri — Hosts: Maria Antonietta Vacca and Ivan Raganato

Nine awards were presented in the fields of culture, work, and civic engagement, including to criminal judge and writer Maria Francesca Mariano (Literature and theatrical texts category) and the work team of the Restoration Laboratory of the Castromediano Museum in Lecce. Poetry reading by emerging local authors, curated by Valentina Chiriatti.