White Night of Books
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White Night of Books

09 Aug 2025 — 10 Aug 2025
Villalago — L'Aquila (066)

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The fifth edition of the White Night of Books took place on August 9 and 10, 2025, along the staircase leading from the main square to the historic center of Villalago. On Saturday, August 9, Piazzetta San Domenico hosted, from 5:00 PM, the opening with the Trio Sulmonese and a series of literary presentations alternating with live concerts until late at night. Sunday, August 10, was dedicated to children with workshops and puppet shows.

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The fifth edition of the White Night of Books was held on August 9 and 10, 2025, in Villalago, along the staircase rising from the main square to the historic center.

On Saturday, August 9, the event opened at 5:00 PM in Piazzetta San Domenico with the Trio Sulmonese, followed by meetings with anthropologist Anna Rizzo ("The secret life of villages facing depopulation"), Prof. Giovanni Liccardo, Prof. Marcello Giovannelli, historian Loreto Giovannone, and writer Federico Mastrodomenico. The evening was punctuated by concerts from POKER, Baron Noir, and Alma Brava, with publishing stands open throughout the day.

Sunday, dedicated to children, featured an educational paper workshop, the puppet show "The Princess and the Frog" by the Volpicelli sisters, and the construction of paper airplanes.

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Scalinata di Piazza Celestino Lupi e centro storico

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