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Il mondo salvato dai ragazzini

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XXXVIII Edizione del Salone intitolata "Il mondo salvato dai ragazzini". La lezione inaugurale di Zadie Smith , "Ogni cosa era estrema. Ed è tuttora così. Una riflessione sull'adolescenza" , ruota attorno a un'idea centrale: l'adolescenza non è solo una fase della vita, ma uno sguardo sul mondo che gli adulti tendono a dimenticare. Zadie Smith è una delle più importanti scrittrici contemporanee in lingua inglese. Nata a Londra il 25 ottobre 1975 , da madre giamaicana e padre inglese, è cresciuta nel quartiere multiculturale di Willesden, un ambiente che ha profondamente influenzato la sua narrativa.  Ecco i punti principali: L'intensità dell'adolescenza. Da giovani ogni esperienza appare assoluta: le amicizie, gli amori, le paure, le delusioni e le speranze vengono vissuti senza mezze misure. Secondo Smith, questa intensità non è un difetto, ma una forma autentica di conoscenza. La vulnerabilità come forza. Gli adolescenti sono spesso consider...

Note in libertà

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  Note in libertà - Salone di Torino 2026 È stata un’esperienza davvero entusiasmante e coinvolgente partecipare per la prima volta al Salone del Libro di Torino, vivendo anche il ruolo di neo-autore con la mia raccolta di poesie Note in libertà , edita dalla casa editrice Aletti. Sin dall’ingresso si respirava un’atmosfera viva, fatta di incontri, curiosità e persone sorridenti, tutte disponibili al dialogo e allo scambio. Un ambiente ricco di energia umana, in cui la letteratura diventa occasione concreta di condivisione. Emozionante è stato soprattutto rendersi conto che il proprio lavoro, nato in modo intimo e personale, era lì, esposto tra tanti altri libri, raggiungendo lettori e sguardi sconosciuti. Questa presenza pubblica del proprio scritto porta con sé anche una nuova consapevolezza e un senso di responsabilità: ciò che nasce come esperienza privata, poi vive e si confronta con il mondo. Un momento particolarmente significativo è stato l’incontro con il Maestro Aletti ne...

End-of-Academic-Year

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  End-of-Academic-Year Celebration Evening. With the traditional end-of-academic-year celebration, the Academy Without Borders- Accademia Senza Frontiere -  offered us a delightful evening of friendship, culture, and togetherness. The convivial aperitif dinner provided a wonderful opportunity to meet, share experiences, and reflect on the many memorable moments that have enriched this year’s journey. The evening continued with an engaging concert that created a joyful and inspiring atmosphere, providing a fitting conclusion to a particularly vibrant and rewarding academic year. Over the past months, we have enjoyed a rich program of events, new initiatives, and fascinating travel experiences shared by our followers. Through their enthusiasm, knowledge, and vivid storytelling, they transported us to distant places and cultures, allowing us to discover new perspectives and traditions. Each gathering became an opportunity for learning, dialogue, and personal enrichment, always an...

Kenya

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This morning, during the final meeting of the 2025/26 academic year at Pime,  Fulvio Cernò , another active member of the group, presented his latest trip to Kenya .  It was  a journey through its colors, landscapes, and spirit.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjt6a551NoU T he song “Tusimame” means “Let us stand up” in Swahili. It is a call for people to unite and protect  elephants from   poaching and the ivory trade . Through music, the artists encourage everyone to care for Africa’s wildlife -------------------------------  The following link will take you straight into the heart of Kenya... Kenya_presentation .pdf

Morocco

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Today we discovered the beauty of Morocco thanks to the wonderful presentation by Daniela Fumagalli , a passionate traveller from our group.  Through her stories, music, and images, she took us into the colorful culture, magical atmosphere,  and unique charm of this fascinating country.  The journey began with a beautiful song that immediately brought us into the spirit of Morocco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=297klwcKKmI&list=RD297klwcKKmI&start_radio=1   “ Taragalte ” by Oum is a song about the beauty, peace, and spirit of the  Sahara desert, especially the region of Taragalte in southern Morocco.   It celebrates hospitality, music, culture, and human connection.   The song invites people to “come and join us at Taragalte:   a place of peace and dreams,  an oasis of cultures, a symbol of African soul and desert traditions.   The song is also linked to the Taragalte Festival in the Moroccan Sahara, a cultural f...

South Africa

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Journey to South Africa   The English for Travel course is coming to an end, fading like a sunset.  Only a few meetings left to give “travellers” the opportunity to present their travels and share their experiences. Join us for an engaging presentation by Ornella Maranesi , an experienced traveller, as she shares highlights from her latest journey through South Africa . Through stunning images and videos, she will guide us on an immersive exploration of her adventure. We hope you enjoy this inspiring visual journey. Don’t Go Lose It, Baby ”  -the song to listen to before the presentation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exn65dywHqA&list=RDexn65dywHqA&start_radio=1                                 South Africa.pptx                                               ...

Helsinki

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The following is the presentation given this morning by Ada Amato , one of the most  active participants of the English for Travel course.                                    H E L S I N K I I have chosen Helsinki, the capital of Finland , for the presentation because it struck me for its order and organization.   I went to Helsinki for a few days last summer to visit the city, naturally visiting its most famous monuments. I've visited other cities in Northern Europe, but Helsinki truly amazed me. I liked Helsinki and this country for its organization, the welfare system, and the tranquillity of the people, both inside and outside.   Finland is part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, borders Russia, and was part of Russia until the early 1900s. Finland' s climate is continental, cold, with very long winters, especially in the north and inland areas of the country, less co...