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Exploring the traditions of Lent in Italy can lead us down a path of rituals deeply connected both with Christian beliefs and local customs. In Puglia, for instance, many families practice a curious rite involving … a grater. Il rito …
One of the regions of Italy from which many emigrants left in search of a better life is Campania, especially its southern rural areas, characterized by small villages that have greatly diminished in size but are still rich in culture, …
The life and legacy of Mother Cabrini now a major motion picture The legacy of Italian migrants to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries offers a timeless lesson on resilience and the power of community. …
The region of Molise, nestled between the Adriatic Sea, Puglia, Campania, Abruzzo, and Lazio, has already embraced Turismo delle Radici, the key lifeline of 2024 Italian tourism, as proposed and endorsed by the Farnesina. And it couldn’t be otherwise because …
Italy is, by definition, a land of differences. From north to south, from east to west, landscapes, habits, food, climate, flora, and fauna: they all change. But perhaps nothing says as much about the country’s multifaceted, at times complex, reality …
We can call them “homes of the fairies” or “homes of the witches,” if we are so inclined. In Sardinia, however, they are known as Domus de Janas, and they are the latest treasure to be officially proposed for inclusion …
Journalist and screenwriter, publishing and digital media expert, lover of comics, technology and the innovations it brings. Gianfranco Cordara has a very long and intense career behind him that began at the world’s most famous animation company, Walt Disney Animation. …
Marco Secchi’s photography workshops go beyond the typical landscape photography course. As a highly acclaimed photojournalist whose work is exclusively licensed by Getty Images, his expertise is undisputed. His workshops do more than teach the technical aspects of photography, they …
When it comes to food, every region—and every family, to be honest!—has its own traditions, especially at Christmas. Minestra maritata and pasta al forno in Naples, canederli in Trentino-Alto Adige, tortellini in brodo a bit everywhere: the variety and choice …
Believing in an idea, dreaming of effecting change, relying on one’s own convictions, and striving relentlessly to manifest them into reality – this, fundamentally, is what propelled millions of immigrants to venture to the Americas and roll up their sleeves …
Sports serve as a social model, a tool for gathering and integration, an avenue for inclusion and participation, and a counter to exclusion. Engaging in sports is fundamentally a burst of energy dedicated to physical well-being, essential for healthy growth, …
In the contemporary design philosophy of Elena Manferdini, beauty, and design belong to everyone. This concept has been the cornerstone of the work of the Italian architect and artist, encompassing both her role as a public artist on an urban …
Born and raised in New York, Chef Tara Punzone spent much of her childhood in the kitchen of the sandwich shop her grandparents ran in Brooklyn, watching and learning the art of cooking. Both grandparents were Italian, hailing from Campania …
The Fiera di Sant’Orso in Aosta is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the region’s rich craftsmanship and folklore. It is held annually on January 30th and 31st and is one of the most important events in the Aosta Valley’s calendar. The event traces …