20.03.2019 - 20.03.2019
Memorial Distinguished Prof. Carlo Iandolo
Global / / Pompeii
MUNICIPALITY OF POMPEII
Conference ideated by Dr.Massimiliano Verde, president of
the Accademia Napoletana on the occasion of the
International Year of Indigenous Langues. This event with
local schools is to celebrate the work of Prof.Carlo Iandolo
for Neapolitan Language. Dr.Verde, a scholar of Prof.Carlo
Iandolo introduces the "Nuje" Project (we/us in English) to
safeguard Neapolitan in Italy and abroad. The symposium is
sponsored by the Municipality of Pompei and the Council of
the Campania region. Dr.Verde speaking about the ancient
language of indigenous people of the Campania region, the
ancient Greek heritage and the presence of the pre-Latin
languages in the modern Neapolitan, todays a vulnerable
language (UNESCO). He evidences as necessary to promote this
heritage for young people and pupils and Italian communities
abroad especially as a democratic heritage respectful of any
cultural diversities. Also, an introduction to the Accademia
Napoletana international works to teach and promote
Neapolitan Language and Culture, in cooperation with
academicians, associations for cultural and linguistic
rights from all over the world. The work of Verde is to save
the cultural and social rights of Neapolitan mother children
today at risk. Dr.Verde is the author of the first European
Course of Neapolitan Language recognized by public
authorities and he works to recover the ancient toponymy of
Naples as expressed by the local population.