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Talks and conferences

Journey into the memory of Calabrian literature: Leonida Repaci, Lorenzo Calogero, Domenico Zappone

Reggio di Calabria (RC)

Piazza Giuseppe De Nava, 26, 89123 Reggio di Calabria RC, Italia

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The Rhegium Julii association, with the Radici cycle of A.I.Par.C. Nazionale, celebrates ten years of activity with a conference dedicated to three great Calabrian authors: Leonida Repaci, Lorenzo Calogero and Domenico Zappone. Through the talks of poet and journalist Natale Pace and writer Chiara Ortuso, the works and deep bond of these intellectuals with the territory are retraced. The program includes institutional greetings from the director of the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria and from the presidents of the Rhegium Julii Foundation and the Deputation of Homeland History for Calabria. The meeting concludes with a debate moderated by Giuseppe Bova and with greetings from the national president of A.I.Par.C. Salvatore Timpano.

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Time: 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:15 PM Conference Room of the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria, Piazza Giuseppe De Nava 26 Free admission until seats run out For information: man-rc.comunicazione@cultura.gov.it

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