The ancient Magna Graecia city of
Selinunte in south-western Sicily will host for the second
consecutive year the Festival of Beauty.
The event will open on August 22 with writer and philosopher
Igor Sibaldi who will present an historic and philosophical
reflection on Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of fertility.
A day later, Sonia Bergamasco will debut a theatre performance
called "Il sogno di Beatrice" (Beatrice's dream), based on a
play by Ruggero Cappuccio, inspired by the princess of
Lampedusa, the fascinating and cultured mother of novelist
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.
On August 24, Alessandro D'Avenia will talk about the profound
meaning of Greek epic poem Odyssey.
The festival is directed by Alcide Marchioro under the patronage
of the culture ministry.
Selinunte, one of the biggest and most important ancient Greek
cities in southern Italy, boasts several magnificent temples,
the earliest dating to 500 BC.
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