Radices and perspectives. It is the theme of the 2023 edition of Masi Award which on October 27th will see five international personalities sign the barrel of Amarone in the Masi winery in Gargagnago in Valpolicella. Then, the awards ceremony in Parish Church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella. As always, artists, scholars, writers and scientists… A ritual that has been repeated for 42 years now, thanks to the vision of Masi Agricola, one of the most important Italian wine companies and a “classic” point of reference for Amarone.
The Iranian director Rakhshan Banietemad, among the winners of the Masi Prize.
From Tokyo to Tehran, to Venice
Three sections. To two Japanese, Yuko and Shin Kibayashiauthors of manga “The Drops of God” on wine cultureis assigned the Civilization of Wine Award. To receive the Grosso d’Oro Veneziano instead it will be there Iranian director Rakhshan Banietemad. Awarded in 2014 at the Venice Film Festival for the screenplay of the film Talesthe filmmaker has always been involved in the fight to promote democracy (she was the first female director to deal with the critical issues of the long Iran-Iraq conflict). Banietemad she is also a champion of the women’s civil rights, in particular in his country, he recounts daily life and dramatic events and gives his stories and characters a universal value.
Because Veneto is worth it
Finally, for the section Venetian Civilization there are three names, those of the lexicographer Mario Cannella, of the hydraulic engineer Andrea Rinaldorecently awarded the “Nobel for water”, and Stevanato Group, historic Venetian company leading manufacturer of glass containers for medicines. The Masi Civiltà Veneta Awardin fact, is a recognition of personality – Venetian by birthby family or by adoption – who have distinguished themselves in the fields of literature, of art, of journalismfrom the scienceentertainment and the economy, becoming bearers of the fundamental values of this land.
Manga teaches you how to drink (well)
Yuko and Shin Kibayashi among the winners of the Masi Prize.
«Roots and Perspectives. A contradiction in terms. It is, and it must be: in fact it represents the only possible way for all of us who love to hold dear our precious traditions and together look forward, innovate” explains the president of the Foundation Masithe writer and journalist Isabella Bossi Fedrigotti. «In an era in which uncertainty permeates thoughts and behaviors, anchoring to the roots cannot be a chain that inhibits change, but rather the certainty of having a lifeblood that fuels the exploration of new paths».
Adds the vice-president of the Foundation and president of Masi, Sandro Boscaini: «The jury of the International Civilization of Wine Award could not be more in tune with “Roots and Prospects”. In fact, it rewarded a means of communicating wine, manga, which has been offering it since its birth in Japan, and prospectively in many countries recently opened to wine appreciation with respect for a symbol of ancient culture. In general, a more appealing communication for young people.” With their work, published in over 500 thousand copies per week and translated into various languages, Yuko and Shin Kibayashi they tell the story of the discovery of wine as an initiation and revelation.
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