The Municipality of Teggiano proudly announces the presentation of the book "Rivivere – Pillole di Storia" by Antonietta Di Candia, scheduled for Saturday, September 7th at 17:30 pm at the "Pier Giorgio Frassati" Parish Center in the hamlet of Prato Perillo.
A Journey into the Roots of Teggiano
The event offers a unique opportunity to explore and reflect on the historical roots of the community of Teggiano through the family stories of the book's protagonists: Cono Andriuolo and Rosa Gallo. These spouses, bound by a deep love, represent the traditions and values that characterized the life of the town at the end of the nineteenth century. "Reviving" is not only a genealogical story, but an open window on a living past that influences the present, recounting daily life during epochal events such as the Great War and the Spanish flu pandemic.
The Author's Sensitivity
Antonietta Di Candia, with great care and sensitivity, retraces the events that intertwine the history of her family with that of the Teggiano community. The story is enriched by precious details and anecdotes that evoke a healthy and profound nostalgia for values handed down through the generations. As Sister Carmen Mea emphasizes in the introduction, rediscovering the origins of the town of Teggiano, one enters the heart of the roots and origins from 1800, dives into the past that allow a new perspective on the present.
Event Programme
The event will begin at 17:30 pm with the celebration of the Holy Mass in suffrage of the deceased of the family at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Prato Perillo. Following, the presentation of the book at the Parish Center "Pier Giorgio Frassati", with speeches by Michele Di Candia, Mayor of Teggiano, Annalisa Di Gruccio, author of the preface, Sister Carmen Mea, author of the introduction, Antonietta Di Candia, author of the book, and Giuseppe Varuzza, curator of the images of the volume.
Musical Interventions and Exhibitions
The event will be enriched by musical interventions by Bernardo Tramontano (flute) and Gerardo Ritorto (guitar), who will accompany the reflections on the book with moments of great suggestion. Anna Mea will curate an exhibition of the book's illustrations, while Nicola Spinelli will curate an exhibition of old postcards and images of Teggiano.
Exciting Conclusion
Moderated by Rosaria Di Candia, the event will conclude with an emotional moment of remembrance in honor of two soldiers who fell during the First World War: Andriuolo Nunzio and Gallo Gaetano.
Reflections on Historical Roots
Sponsored by the Municipality of Teggiano, the event is an opportunity to reflect on the value of historical memory and the roots that unite the community, through the story of a family that embodies the resilient and tenacious spirit of the country. Antonietta Di Candia offers a valuable contribution to the rediscovery of the origins and community values, inviting everyone to reflect on how the events of the past have influenced and will continue to influence the present and the future. The pages of the book allow us to know and "Relive" an important chapter of our history.
