City of Lugnano Literary Prize

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The National Literary Prize “City of Lugnano” is promoted by the Municipality sponsored by the Umbria Region.
It is part of a large project aimed at encouraging the pleasure of reading and is divided into two sections: published novels and unpublished themed stories.
In the 2024 edition of the tenth anniversary, there are numerous important initiatives, including a focus on women with the Rai1 fiction “Blanca” with Maria Chiara Giannetta, leading actress, citizen of Lugnano.
As far as Roots Tourism is concerned, two issues are addressed: at the local level the “Budding Writers” Award aimed at schools with the theme “Roots”, with clear reference to the year of Roots Tourism, while at the international level we will invite a writer with clear Italian origins who has published a book (novel or other) that refers to the aforementioned theme, rewarding him with an award, and a young under-30, of clear Italian origins, who expressed his desire to study Italian and take citizenship.
The Award Ceremony brings writers from all over Italy and enthusiasts to the Borgo who immerse themselves in the literary festival and tastings in the wineries and restaurants of the area.
The two days of the Literary Prize will also have a setting dedicated to local food and wine and folklore with tastings of local products of excellence and traveling shows in the village. In the spaces made available to the Municipality, the Roots workshops will be organized in collaboration with the Temporary Committee for Return Tourism.