Maison de la Paix || Casa Universale delle Culture (EN)

 

 CASA UNIVERSALE DELLE CULTURE

The Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture is a place strongly representative, in which will convey the knowledge of the different identities and cultures, structuring permanently initiatives aimed at the spreading of peace, necessary for the shared development.

The Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture (MdP) is a project conceived by Michele Capasso, approved by many Countries and international organizations. It is an architecture that keeps the memory of many Peace activities which created history, often more than the wars, but it is – above all – a space "to build” Peace.

The architectonical complex has an important symbolic worth: it represents the Countries of the World engaged in the Peace process and the Countries victim of the conflicts.

Proposed by the Fondazione Mediterraneo with the “Maison des Alliances” – together with the main adherent organizations, such as the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, the League of Arab States, the "Anna Lindh" Euro-Mediterranean Foundation and others, the MdP represents a referent point for all the ones who dedicate their lives to peace.

The symbol of the MdP is the "Totem for Peace", an artwork by the Italian sculptor Mario Molinari which the Fondazione Mediterraneo is promoting all around the world, creating the network of the "Cities for Peace".

The first seat of the MdP was inaugurated on the 14th of June 2010 (Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture) in the historical building of the Grand Hotel de Londres in Naples.

The action of the Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture aims at improving the main activities of the "Universal Forum of Cultures" in: Barcelona (2004), Monterrey (2007), Valparaiso (2010) and Naples (2013).

The Maison de la Paix performs most of the initiatives jointly with the Maison de la Méditerranée.

 

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOOK "IL VIAGGIO DEL SIGNOR NIENTE"

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Naples | 10 December 2024
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the first presentation of the book "Il Viaggio del Signor Niente" - dedicated to the story of Raffaele Capasso, Mayor of the reconstruction of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio - the main stages of the great socialist's political adventure were re-published.
For the centenary of his birth, next February 2025, the volume will be re-edited with comments from those who have read and appreciated it over the past decades.

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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO

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Rabat - Rome - Naples | 10 December 2024
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

A series of events - held in Naples, Fes and Rome - celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Fondazione Mediterraneo's establishment.
President Michele Capasso recalled the journey made in three decades, starting with aid to the populations of the former Yugoslavia and moving on to over ten thousand events held, including the major civil society forums that have left their mark on the history of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership.

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ICESCO AND FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE OF PEACE

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Rabat | 09 December 2024
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation of the Islamic World (ICESCO), received Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary General of the United States of the World: together, they explored the prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the Fondazione in promoting the culture of peace and for the rooting of the values of coexistence and dialogue between civilisations.
During the meeting, held on Monday, 9 December 2024, at ICESCO's headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO's commitment to promoting openness and the development of cooperative relations with all, noting that the Foundation's objectives intersect with the Organisation's vision and strategic orientations, as both firmly believe in the importance of peace and the need to anchor its principles through education, culture and science.
He also said that ICESCO implements a number of peacebuilding initiatives and programmes, in particular ICESCO's Peace and Security Leadership Training Programme (LTIPS) and the Peace 360° initiative.
For his part, Prof. Capasso praised ICESCO's roles and efforts in its areas of expertise, reiterating his appreciation for Dr. AlMalik's leadership style that has boosted the work and achievements of the Organisation over the past five years. He said that Dr. AlMalik's efforts prompted the Foundation and the United States of the World to present him with the Mediterranean Award Medal of Honour for 2024, in a grand ceremony held at the Foundation's headquarters in Naples.
At the end of the meeting, the Organisation decided to examine a series of initiatives and programmes proposed by the Foundation to assess the prospects for co-organisation.

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THE EVENTS OF "MARRAKECH CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD 2024" CONCLUDED

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Marrakech | 08 December 2024
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

The United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo sponsored the events of "Marrakech Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2024", attending the closing ceremony held on 8 December 2024.
"The choice of Marrakech as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024 provided an opportunity to highlight the Kingdom's culture, heritage and authenticity", said Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid - Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication - in the presence of the Director General of the Islamic World Organisation for Education, Science and Culture (ICESCO), Salem ben Mohamed AlMalik.
While thanking ICESCO for this choice, he emphasised that the programme of this celebration, which lasted the entire year 2024, saw the organisation of cultural, artistic and intellectual activities in coordination with Marrakech's cultural civil society, stressing that the success of this cultural year depended essentially on the involvement of local intellectuals and artists.
For his part, the Director of Arts at the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, Hicham Abkari, gave a detailed overview of the activities carried out during the year of "Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the year 2024": the artistic genres included in the programme included heritage, poetry, literature, Arabic calligraphy, plastic arts, music, song, theatre, cinema, digital art, circus, photography, traditional and popular arts and street food art.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the events held for "Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the Year 2024" provided an opportunity to showcase the historical and cultural richness of the ochre city, which is distinguished by its particular charm, reflected in particular in its Andalusian architecture and that of its mosques and Islamic palaces.
On this final day, the stamp "Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the Year 2024" was presented, illustrating the majestic Menara Pavilion, surrounded by its swimming pool, palm trees and the Atlas Mountains in the background. The ochre hues and elegant motifs capture the essence of Marrakech, a living symbol of Morocco's history and fascinating architecture.
"This issue - said Secretary-General Michele Capasso - embodies Barid Al-Maghrib's commitment to promoting the Kingdom of Morocco's exceptional cultural heritage and celebrating the distinctions that honour its cities: it joins the philatelic collection dedicated to Marrakech, such as the one celebrating the Jemaa El Fna square (2017) and the stamp marking the 9 centuries of Marrakech's foundation (1960). It also continues Barid Al-Maghrib's tradition of paying tribute to Moroccan cities honoured by UNESCO, as was the case with Fez in 2007".
In conclusion, SG Capasso announced the establishment, starting in 2025 and in partnership with ICESCO, of a special section of the prestigious ‘Mediterranean Award’ dedicated to Islamic culture.

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