24 October/ottobre 2000
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A law proposal for Abruzzese abroad / Ecco una legge per gli abruzzesi nel mondo
A bill was presented by former President Falconio to rekindle the links with the ancestral land: conservation of the Italian language, promotion of the historical and artistic heritage of Abruzzo and of the typical products, cultural exchanges with the younger generations, help to the poorest emigrants, all to be achieved through localized associations and the regional bodies.
24 October/ottobre 2000
MESSAGGERO -
Chieti - Awards for dialect theatre / Premi al teatro dialettale
The first prize in the 6th Edition of the Rassegna del Teatro Dialettale "Silvana Baroni Ricciardi" was awarded to "La bottega del sorriso", a theatrical company from Castelnuovo Vomano, with the play by Tonino Ranalli: "Na femmine chi li baffe". Best actress Angela Ranalli of Association "Amici della ribalta", Lanciano, who received a jewel in gold and diamonds.