Alaa Faraj Wins First Prize in Severino Cesari Literary Contest

Alaa Faraj’s poem “Perché ero ragazzo” secured the top award at the Severino Cesari literary competition.

1. The contest, organized by the Umbria cultural board, concluded its final ceremony on Saturday.
2. Faraj’s work was praised for blending literary merit with a civil‑rights message, judges said.
3. Umbria Vice‑President Giuliano Rossi highlighted the piece’s social relevance during the award presentation.

The jury noted the poem’s ability to engage readers on both artistic and societal levels. #Literature #Italy @Reuters @APNews