How can literature help us make sense of loss, preserve memories and find meaning through the bond we share with animals

How can literature help us make sense of loss, preserve memories and find meaning through the bond we share with animals?

On the occasion of the XXVI Week of the Italian Language in the World, Italian journalist and author Costanza Rizzacasa d’Orsogna delivered a special lecture entitled “Animals in Literature and the Loss of Our Loved Ones” at the BRK Digital Humanities Center of Chulalongkorn University.

Part of the Milo Award: Bangkok Edition 2026, the lecture explored how animals are portrayed in literature as symbols and companions through which we can reflect on grief, empathy and the memory of those we have lost. It also highlighted the power of language and storytelling to give shape to complex emotions and transform personal experiences into shared narratives.

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Last week, we celebrated the XXVI Week of the Italian Language in the World at Chulalongkorn University Italian Club Chula, with a special program bringing together language, literature, art and creativity.

The celebration featured dance performances, the Premio Somsri 2026 award ceremony, the opening of an exhibition dedicated to Pinocchio, and a special presentation of the “Milo Award: Bangkok Edition 2026”, with Italian author Costanza Rizzacasa d’Orsogna Costanza R.d'O. sharing the story and message behind Milo’s story.

It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Italian language as a bridge between cultures, a source of inspiration and a way to bring people together.

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