IT and US: Italian Americans celebrate heritage with trip to EXPO Milano 2015 this fall
WTI Magazine #63 2015 June, 27Author : Beth Connolly Translation by: The Italian American community is coming together to go to EXPO Milano 2015 this fall! With this year's Italian Heritage and Culture Month theme, "Italian Creativity: Celebrating 50 years of Science and Technology, New York World's Fair 1965 – Expo Milano 2015," it'...
Italian traditions: International festival of the nativity scenes in Verona
WTI Magazine #73 2015 November 27Author : folclore.it Translation by: The Arena of Verona is home to a selection of the most beautiful nativity scenes in the world, and works of art inspired by the theme of the Nativity. For the thirty-second consecutive year the Arena di Verona is home to the International Festival of the Nativity,...
Italian religious events: Procession of Our Lady of Grace, Artena
WTI Magazine #31 2014 May, 22Author : folclore.it Translation by: Our Lady of Grace of Artena (in the province of Rome) is venerated since the fifteenth century, when the statue of the Virgin of Grace was found, probably stolen by bandits in a Neapolitan church and left in the territory around Artena.
Great Italians of the Past: Antonio Meucci
WTI Magazine #53 2015 February, 6Author : Giovanni Verde Translation by: The story of Antonio Meucci crosses the Italian genius and creativity with the extraordinary ability of the American people to recognize and highlight talent from all over the world. The life of this Tuscan inventor is that of a humble and reserved man, almost f...
Italian cuisine: Roman Semolina Gnocchi
WTI Magazine #63 2015 June, 27Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: It is typical dish of Lazio which is appreciated worldwide for its delicate and appetizing taste. When we think of gnocchi (dumplings) we usually think of the potato dumplings with a round shape and cooked in boiling water. Instead Roman semolina gnocchi...
Italian flavors: Parmigiano Reggiano
WTI Magazine #73 2015 November 27Author : MIPAAF Translation by: Parmigiano Reggiano has ancient origins dating back to the 12th century. The first cheese dairies began in the Cistercian and Benedictine monasteries of Parma and Reggio Emilia. Abundant streams, pastures and salt from Salsomaggiore allowed the diffusion of a hard chees...
Italian art: Gothic underground
WTI Magazine #53 2015 February, 6Author : Enrico De Iulis Translation by: This time the good news is worth double, not only for the opening of a new museum created in an almost unique place, but also for the city in which this is happening: Naples. A city that apparently remains motionless in the museum sector and that sometimes seem...
Italian culture and history: The Italy of Faith
WTI Magazine #73 2015 November 27Author : italia.it Translation by: As the heart of one of the world's most significant religions, Italy has always been a destination for those who have made their faith a way of life and who wish to explore the roots of a world that has produced art, architecture, and objects of inestimable value. Italy...
Italian good news: Partnership Naples - Harvard for cancer research
WTI Magazine #31 2014 May, 22Author : buonenotizie.it Translation by: A research protocol on the new frontiers of imaging in oncology with the prestigious Harvard Medical School. It is the latest addition to the process of internationalization of SDN Institute of Naples, which has become one of the most advanced diagnostic centers in...
Great Italians of the Past: Francesca Cabrini
WTI Magazine #63 2015 June, 27Author : Giovanni Verde Translation by: The first American citizen proclaimed saint was born in Italy. Francesca Xavier Cabrini was born in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano on July 15, 1850. At 24 she decides to devote her life to God and becomes a missionary. In 1880 Francesca founds the Congregation of the Congre...
Italian land and nature: Lake Maggiore
WTI Magazine #73 2015 November 27Author : italia.it Translation by: Lake Maggiore is one of the most beautiful Italian lakes and has enchanted the great Italian and foreign artists who have stayed here. It is believed to be the largest of the pre-Alpine lakes, hence the name "Maggiore", it is of glacial origin and its banks are in Lo...
Italian cuisine: Gianduia cake with cherries
WTI Magazine #53 2015 February, 6Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: Love and sweetness together? Yes it is possible with my gianduia cake prepared with chocolate and hazelnuts and then covered with a cherry topping. Chocolate is seductive and slightly mysterious; it has been called the food of the devil. Chocolate and...