Borgoricco Honors the 'Witnesses of Our Time' of the Camposampierese

Borgoricco Honors the 'Witnesses of Our Time' of the Camposampierese

The seventh edition of "Witnesses of Our Time - Cultural Gala of the Camposampierese" was held in Borgoricco at the Aldo Rossi Theatre. Organized by the Tavolo della Cultura under the Federation of Municipalities of the Camposampierese, the event recognizes individuals, associations and institutions that contribute to the promotion of cultural and artistic expressions across the territory.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the Witness of Culture of the Camposampierese 2026, a special award given to Pierluigi Rizzato, a nature photographer honored by the Municipality of Borgoricco. The jury cited his ability to depict, through nature photography, the beauty and mystery of the natural world, offering the community an example of passion and excellence.

Laureates, one for each municipality in the Federation, include:

• Borgoricco: Pierluigi Rizzato, nature photographer (Witness of Culture 2026).
• Campodarsego: Pro Loco di Campodarsego APS and Pro Loco S. Andrea di Campodarsego.
• Camposampiero: Associazione Paesaggi di Risorgiva.
• Loreggia: Literacy project for foreign women (Associazione APS Ritmes).
• Massanzago: Matteo Vercesi, essayist and literary critic.
• Piombino Dese: Federica Cavinato, educator and reading promoter.
• San Giorgio delle Pertiche: Luca Zuliani, sculptor.
• Santa Giustina in Colle: Giorgia Prandin, glass artist.
• Villa del Conte: Oriana Sartore, painter and sculptor.
• Villanova di Camposampiero: Coro Lorenzo Perosi.

According to Fabio Marzaro, spokesperson and cultural councillor of the Tavolo della Cultura, the initiative aims to strengthen the area's cultural identity—considered essential for local development—and to celebrate those who, with sensitivity and talent, nurture the community's cultural life.