A gesture of solidarity

Dr. Maria Mazza, director of the Italian Institute of Culture, Consul General Dr. Leilo Crivellaro and Maria Teresa Langona (In Teatro, e.V.) organized a fund-raiser for the victims of the earthquake in Abruzzo. (Photo: Jutta Höflich)

  On Sunday evening, the Italian Institute of Culture hosted a fundraiser for the victims of the recent earthquake in Abruzzo, Italy. First, the guests heard a reading from Fontamara, Ignazio Silone's novel about the poor people of a fictional town in the Abruzzo region during the time of Fascism. Afterwards, musician and songwriter Mario di Leo presented songs from Abruzzo. Afterwards,  the guests could buy typical products of the region, with proceeds to be delivered directly to Abruzzo. Maria Teresa Langona, president of  In Teatro, e.V., organized the evening in cooperation with other associations.

   Donation account: no. 232298001, Commerzbank Hamburg, Reason for transfer: Erdbebenopfer Abruzzen), Account holder: In Teatro e.V.

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Stefano Ulissi  - Grazie...!!   |13-05-2009 00:01 Thank you for taking the time and effort to organize this event. The people of Abruzzo are extremely grateful.... Stefano Ulissi Valle San Giovanni http://vallesangiovanni.com Reply

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