“Storie di Terremoto: Imparare dal Passato per Prepararsi al Futuro”: Winners Announced for the Competition Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Friuli Earthquake

To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 earthquake, a competition was launched for classes, groups and individual pupils from primary and secondary schools, with the aim of collecting and showcasing, through the perspective of younger generations, the experiences of those who personally lived through significant seismic events such as the earthquake in Friuli.

The initiative had a twofold purpose: on the one hand, to preserve the collective memory associated with earthquakes that have shaped history, both in Italy and around the world; on the other, to strengthen a culture of resilience among younger generations by fostering an understanding of the value of remembrance, awareness of natural hazards and preparedness in the event of an emergency.

The best entries produced during the 2025–26 school year were selected and awarded prizes in the Section "Audiovisual Works" and the Section "Literary works".

SECTION "AUDIOVISUAL WORKS"

Winner
Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado IC Gemona – Classi seconde. Teacher: Dania Cargnelutti

Special Mention
Secondaria Venzone – Classe terza, comprising the four podcasts submitted by Headteacher Elena De Colle

Special Mention
Liceo Magrini – Classe 4CLSA – "Il terremoto del 1976" – Teacher: Laura Fagioli

SECTION "LITERARY WORKS"

Winner
Istituto Professionale Tecnico Flora – Classe 3aB OTTICO – "Che bel regalo" – Teacher: Lorenza Stroppa

Special Mention
Giovani dell'Ape Mortegliano – Teacher: Federico Bittolo

Special Mention
IC Palmatorre Perteole – Classe 3A gruppo2 – Teacher: Mazzeschi Emiliano

Congratulations to all the pupils, teachers and schools who took part, helping to transform the memory of the earthquake into stories, voices and testimonies capable of speaking to the present and the future. Because remembering also means preparing, learning and working together to build an increasingly aware and resilient community.