A comic to remember: ten years since the Central Italy earthquake
A publication combining memory and community engagement. On the tenth anniversary of the 2016 earthquake, an itinerant editorial project debuts: the comic Under the Rubble: stories from Central Italy, created by a team of writers and illustrators to collect testimonies and narrate the changes experienced by affected communities.
- What it offers: illustrated pages depicting daily life before and after the quake, featuring voices of survivors, rescue workers and reconstruction actors.
- Where it’s presented: a series of public events in heavily affected municipalities, including Arquata del Tronto, Visso, Norcia and Amatrice.
- Related activities: educational workshops in schools, discussions with the authors and free copies available in local libraries.
- Purpose: to keep collective memory alive, encourage sharing of experiences and raise awareness among younger generations about prevention and emergency management.
The initiative results from cooperation between local authorities, cultural associations and schools. Organisers highlight the role of narrative tools like comics in preserving community histories and supporting the cultural and civic aspects of reconstruction.
Where it is
Location: 62039 Visso MC, Italia
Coordinates: 42.9311282, 13.0864724
