(ANSA) - ROME, AUGUST 11 - On the eve of August 15th, the scarlet letter of lovers of good food and culture sees the watermelon as protagonist for the first time. The delicious fruit of the Agro Pontino is the theme of the first edition of the 'Pontine Watermelon Literary Award', divided into four sections, including narrative, poetic, video and photography. An initiative aimed at making the Pontine watermelon known and appreciated, a specialty which, after entering the traditional agri-food products (Pat) of Lazio, could soon boast the IGP (protected geographical indication) mark. A recognition that Claudio Filosa, producer of watermelon and promoter of this unprecedented cultural initiative, particularly cares, together with the Circeo National Park, the Pro Loco of Sabaudia, the Municipality of Sabaudia and Unesco provincial section.
The watermelon in the province of Latina is a driving force of the rural economy, so much so that the producers are about 400, engaged in the cultivation of 4 thousand hectares, with an average production of 700 watermelons per hectare and a strong export in Northern Europe and in the East. A fruit-symbol of summer which, according to the president of the Latina Ortaggi cooperative Claudio Filosa, "is of quality when it has red pulp, and does not have cavities and internal filaments. When cut it must also be firm, crunchy and not release water".
The newborn competition sees a local watermelon at the center of a cultural challenge, born to enhance the fruit beyond the gastronomic delicacy. "Whether you are an eater of the Pontine watermelon - specify the promoters - or have tasted the watermelon on its way to any destination in the world, the watermelon must bring back the taste that in both cases you will carry inside". Participation in the competition is open to everyone, free of charge, without any registration fee. Leopere entered in the Competition must be unpublished, but published in paper or digital form (e-book or web). The works must be sent no later than August 16, 2020, exclusively by e-mail to the e-mail addresspremioletterariococomeropont@gmail.com The jury, chaired by the writer Roberto Ippolito, will award the winners on August 27 in Sabaudia. (HANDLE).
A literary contest, photos and videos on the Pontine watermelon is born
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(HANDLE)(ANSA) - ROME, AUGUST 11 - On the eve of August 15th, the scarlet letter of lovers of good food and culture sees the watermelon as protagonist for the first time. The delicious fruit of the Agro Pontino is the theme of the first edition of the 'Pontine Watermelon Literary Award', divided into four sections, including narrative, poetic, video and photography. An initiative aimed at making the Ponti...