Sedilo, the "Ichnos" solidarity award for memory goes to Paolo Pillonca

On the occasion of "Ichnos" , the municipal administration of   Sit him down   awarded the solidarity prize in memory of Paolo Pillonca , poet, journalist and writer. His son Pier Franco accepted the award.  

  «The reasons behind the choice for "Pauleddu"», explained the mayor Salvatore Pes, « are determined by his profound commitment to the defense of the Sardinian language as a distinctive element of the identity of a people and, in particular, as the author of the project" Know the power of the sung poetry". He saved, cared for and handed down a poetic heritage otherwise destined for oblivion, highlighting the mystery of Sardinian poetic creativity."

«Moreover», added Pes, « his love for Sedilo , which he frequented with visceral passion, bringing out characters, stories and traditions of our country with particular attention to the Ardia of San Costantino , described and commented on for many years and of which he knew every little detail which he translated into the moving poem "Ardia", sung by Piero Marras ".