Cristiano Parafioritiwriter originally from Galatians Mamertinewas awarded the first place overall and the special prize of the jury of authors at the seventh edition of National literary competition Of storytellingentitled to Rina Gatti and took place last May 5th Perugia.
The awards ceremony was held at the National Archaeological Museum of Perugia; Cristiano Parafioriti prevailed over 87 other authors, with the work “I am Rita“, an engaging monologue capable of moving the reader with the story of Rita Atriaa girl who fought against mafia and who today is considered the seventh victim of Via D’Amelio.
Cristiano Parafioriti, who has lived and worked in Luino in the Province of Varese for years, achieved a splendid double, managing to surprise the jury official of the prize and the one composed of authorswhich have established themselves in past editions of Competition. “Receiving recognition, even from winners of the six previous editions (all women, in fact), I was very pleased – states the Galatian writer -. The story of Rita Atria is paradigmatic of what the mafia, in some environments of my beloved land, can really be “octopus”, but also how the will and desire for justice and redemption of a young girl can lay the foundations for the redemption of an entire people. It’s a prize that honors me from Sicilian and as a man of institutions, and who I dedicate to all women who struggle daily against every form of violence“.
The work is written in the structure of a long monologue and was born, in the intentions of theGalatian author, to be represented in theatrical form. This is yet another recognition, therefore, for a multifaceted writer capable of surprising with the liveliness of the verse, as well as the fluidity of the prose; for example Dr. Dario Carella on RaiTre said that “Cristiano Parafioriti he is an author with a big heart.”
Satisfied and enthusiastic about this award received from Cristiano Parafioritiwhose family still resides in Galatians MamertineThe Mayor and brotherly friend of the writer Vincenzo Amadorewho declares: “I am honored to know Christian always and for me, therefore, his literary successes are not a surprise. Today, however, his writing has now surpassed regional borders and his works receive convinced acclaim from the juries of all Italy. For us he is absolutely a renowned ambassador of galatesity. I am beyond happy that I wanted it from 2023, which one Artistic director of the reborn National Award Of Poem “Nino Ferraù”, of which we will celebrate the 12th edition in August. I take this opportunity to formalize the City Council Resolution of 14 May, where the assignment to the third sector manager of the sum of 9,000 euros was approved for the renovation works of the Home, Christmas of our beloved poetwhich will be transformed into a Museum where the works and effects of the writer. A provision that Junta wanted “immediately executive”, to start the works with extreme diligence”.
