President Radi Receives a Presentation Copy of the Book on Molinari’s Work

Rabat | 30 October 2010
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Totem for Peace

The President of the Chamber of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco Abdelwahad Radi received from Jacopo Molinari and Alessandra Pertusati the book on the work of Mario Molinari: sculptor of colour and author of the Totem for Peace.

"I warmly thank for this precious present - President Radi said - which is evidence of the monumental work of a great sculptor who was able to represent plastically the values of friendship, joy, fraternity and peace".

Jacopo Molinari thanked, stressing the particular importance of the words of President Radi on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the sculptor’s death.

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The City of Rabat realizes the Totem for Peace

Rabat | 29 October 2010
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Totem for Peace

During a meeting with President Michele Capasso, the Mayor of Rabat Fathallah Oualalou confirmed the realisation in the near future of the monumental work of the Totem for Peace by Molinari, in front of the National Library.
18 metres high, made of reinforced concrete, it will be symbol of peace, culture and human rights in Morocco and in the Arab world.

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The Totem for Peace by Molinari was inaugurated at the Parliamentary in Rabat

Rabat | 29 October 2010
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Totem for Peace

The President of Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso, the coordinator of the Project "Totem for Peace" Jacopo Molinari, the President of the Moroccan Chamber of Representatives Abdelwahad Radi, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean Rudy Salles with the Vice President Francesco Amoruso, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Delegation Antonio Martino and the Delegations of the Parliaments of 28 Countries inaugurated the Totem for Peace by the sculptor Mario Molinari situated in the place of honour in the Parliament of Rabat.

H. M. Mohammed VI, with the Government and all the Moroccan people, is honoured for this great symbol of peace which emphasizes the commitment of the Kingdom of Morocco for Peace: it is a memorable day and the Totem for Peace by the great artist Mario Molinari will be for ever the sign of peace in Morocco and all over the world.

On that occasion appreciation was expressed by those present and in particular, while handing over symbolically the "Totems for Peace" from the Farnesina to the Parliament of Morocco, Mr. Antonio Martino – former Foreign and Defence Minister - stressed that the Totem for Peace represents the universal symbol of Peace in justice and freedom.

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Cardinal Sepe Blesses Molinari’s Totem for Peace Bound for the Holy Land

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio | 24 October 2010
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Totem for Peace

Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Metropolitan Archbishop of Naples, blessed the “Totem for Peace” by the sculptor Mario Molinari, situated in front of the Town Hall of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio.

The impressive ceremony took place in the presence of the Mayor of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio Giuseppe Capasso, of Mrs Pia Molinari, of the President of Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso and of civil, military and religious authorities.

“It is a significant and symbolically important moment – Cardinal Sepe said – because this symbol of peace, from this town in the heart of Vesuvius National Park, is starting its journey to the Holy Land, where it will be realized in the Holy Site of Baptism with the volcanic stones produced here ".

The importance of the “Totem for Peace” was stressed during the religious celebrations presided over by Cardinal Sepe for the Franciscan Mission, in the presence of Franciscan Friars and a delegation from Assisi.

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