During two meetings, the members of the jury of Fondazione Mediterraneo (Cracow 20 October 2011 and Naples 4th December 2011), and the members of the jury of the “Anna Lindh” Euro Mediterranean Foundation for Dialogue between Cultures attributed the Mediterranean Awards for year 2012.

The announcement has been given by President Michele Capasso during the traditional Epiphany Concert broadcasted on Raiuno, organized by the Association “Oltre il Chiosto” and hosted by Fabrizio Gatta.

On this occasion the following awards have been delivered:

Mediterranean Award for Architecture

to Vittorio Di Pace

Mediterranean Award for Solidarity

to the Association Scuola di Pace

Mediterranean Award for Art and Creativity

to Giuseppe Antonello Leone

Mediterranean Award for Art and Creativity

to Antonio Borrelli

The 17th Edition of the Epiphany Concert was held in Naples on 5^th January 2012 and traditionally symbolizes the end of annual Christmas celebrations. Music was used as a form of artistic expression  to overcome racial, cultural and religious differences in a spirit of universal friendship. The concert was performed at the Teatro Medirerraneo and included famous artists who spread the message of friendship, peace, and solidarity. It also provided an opportunity to deepen ties between different forms of social and religious expression in the Mediterranean area as well as educate people about integration in the areas of cultural, religious and social diversity.  Diversity of expression was symbolically represented by a symphony of diverse musical genres.

The Epiphany Concert, which has been broadcast by the RAI since 1994, is an expression of commitment to intercultural and inter-religious dialogue as well as an opportunity with which to promote and build greater social awareness around the city of Naples.