Cultured and full of charisma Matteo Ricci wrote in Chinese language many critical treatises and translated Western culture books as the first six volumes of Elements of Euclid and the Handbook of Epictetus. In 1584 he wrote a short Catechism, first book printed by foregins in China.  To this year is also the production of the great Map of World in Chinese, the sixth edition of which in 1608 was wanted to the emperor.

Edition Regional (2007-08) Interregional (2008-09) National (2009-10)

Recipient Primary and Secondary schools

For the IV centenary, the Committee has drawn up a programme which aims to promote the image of Father Matteo Ricci by outlining his most defining features. This will be achieved by organizing a series of events of high academic content but which also aim at popularizing this figure . This will not be simply a commemoration but a great cultural exercise demonstrating the present day relevance of Father Ricci's message.