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Until a few years ago there were ten Italian Consulates in the United States, because there was also one in New Jersey, in Newark. It was a very bad choice to close it ten years ago, in my opinion, because the area is very populated with Italians and Italian Americans, and the two Consulates in New York and Philadelphia, which had to share the resp...

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On the occasion of “2024: Year of Italian Roots in the World,” a rich program of events dedicated to the celebration of Italian traditions, culture and roots will take place in New York. From October 10 to 14, Italea - the program to promote Tourism of Roots, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation within the PNRR...

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Calabria is a region of wonders and contrasts, boasting a history that stretches back millennia, breathtaking landscapes that'll make your jaw drop, and a culture deeply rooted in Mediterranean traditions. Its strategic location, varied topography, and the bounty that still characterizes its generous lands have made it a bustling crossroads of civi...

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Welcome to Cariati, a picturesque medieval village in the province of Cosenza overlooking the Ionian Sea. We are in Calabria, in what was once Magna Grecia, a land of culture and enchanting views. Between the deep blue of the sea and the Calabrian countryside, Cariati enchants its ancient village with fine buildings, its relaxed and lively atmosphe...

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There’s something about the southern part of almost any country that rouses mixed feelings in people. An overweening sense of pride in those who live there seems to be set against a particular kind of bias from outsiders. I have friends who live in Italy who talk about a common phrase uttered by those who live in and around the northern city of Mil...

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September is National Chicken Month and National Potato Month, and I have the pleasure of spending it in my ancestral homeland of Calabria, Italy. Here potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes find their way into many traditional recipes even though they were originally New World ingredients. Last week my dear friend and culinary collaborator Giampiero Mont...

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May 2024 From the city of brotherly love to the love for the Italian brothers and sisters

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Whitesburg (KY) is set to formalize its Sister City partnership with a town in Southern Italy and an official from that town will be visiting next week. Assistant Mayor Dr. Paolo Voci of Sant’Andrea Apostolo Dello Ionio (Calabria) will be in Whitesburg Monday for a ceremony to seal the relationship. The Mountain Eagle reports Sant’Andrea is the bir...

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Masserie are traditional homes unique to southern Italy, deeply connected to the country’s rich agricultural history and architectural ingenuity. Originally built as fortified farmhouses, these sprawling estates are now prized for their rustic appeal and unique style, making them a sought-after asset in today’s real estate market. Let’s discover to...

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The Festa del Peperoncino in Diamante, Calabria, is a lively celebration that honors the region’s beloved chili pepper (peperoncino), a cornerstone of Calabrian cuisine and culture. Known for its use in dishes such as nduja and pasta alla diavola, the spicy peperoncino has deep roots in the local culinary tradition, and is associated both with flav...

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