"On the Paths of the Gods" Festival: Fausto Leali receives the Lifetime Achievement Award

Nestled at 600 meters above sea level, between the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Agerola is a natural balcony suspended between sky and sea, a place seemingly sculpted by the hand of the gods to combine the enchantment of the landscape with the authenticity of the Mediterranean soul. An ancient village nestled among the Lattari Mountains, Agerola represents the beating heart of the Upper Amalfi Coast: a territory that has preserved its rural traditions, its vocation for hospitality, and a vibrant and deeply rooted cultural heritage. Walking through its narrow streets is like traversing centuries of history, mingling with the scent of wood-fired bread, the silence of the chestnut groves, and the distant sound of the sea. But it is on its paths that the wonder is fulfilled: panoramic routes that seem suspended in the air, such as the famous Path of the Gods, which leads from Agerola to Positano, offering dizzying views of the coast and opening the soul to a poignant and unique beauty. It's a place where time slows down, where nature becomes a daily spectacle, and every sunset is an open-air work of art. And it is precisely in this setting that one of Italy's most beloved and enduring cultural festivals comes to life each summer: an event that blends live performances with the profound breath of the region, transforming the beauty of the landscape into a natural stage for music, theater, and poetry. The theme chosen for 2025 is "Paths of Beauty," an invitation to explore—physically and symbolically—paths capable of reconnecting humanity with wonder, inspiration, and depth. In a world marked by uncertainty, the Festival revitalizes beauty as a cultural and spiritual act of resistance. Rai Radio Tutta Italiana and Rai Isoradio cover the festival—organized by Produzione Palco Reale—with live broadcasts, links, and exclusive content, recounting the region and its stories through the voices of its protagonists. The festival also represents a social commitment and confirms its partnership with the HHT Italia association, which brings together patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), their families, supporters, and clinicians, and works nationwide to raise awareness of this often silent disease. "The Festival is a great dream that has been ongoing since 2011 and grows with each edition. Today, we renew our ambition to host cultural events in an area renowned for tourism," said Agerola Mayor Tommaso Naclerio. "We renew the excitement of writing a new chapter in this beautiful story, and we consolidate our pride in recognizing the Sui Sentieri degli Dei Festival's national reach. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors and distinguished guests, including artists and musicians, choose our venues, stages where culture, art, and landscape are enhanced and blended. We pay fitting tribute to the historical memory of Cilea Di Giacomo, Bracco, and Saetta, who had strong ties to Agerola and who drew inspiration from Agerola for their works." An absolute novelty is the broadcast 'Isoradio on stage', hosted by Gianmaurizio Foderaro, with the artists live every day between 6:00 and 7:00 pm, a preview of music and words backstage, a preview of the evening.