Traditions

Culture
by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia takes a journey into the world of coffee and looks at the past, present and future of this much-loved drink in Italy The Friends sextet drank…
Food & Drink
by Carla Passino |
Italy has yummy tradition of Easter treats, with a particularly rich range of regional offerings. We select three of the very best cakes and pies which you…
Culture
by ITALY |
The Holy Week in Sardinia is characterised by traditional processions and ancient rituals taking place in various towns and cities around the island. Both…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Palm weaving around Easter time is a tradition found in many countries, such as Italy. Palms can be worked on to become crosses or elaborate flowers and can be…
Language
by Barry Lillie |
Throughout the summer months, posters adorn Italian walls with the word ‘sagra’ clearly taking prominent position in the advertising, so what does this word…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia investigates the popularity of ceramics in Sicily, tracing the background, process and notable examples of this fine art. One of the most…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati |
Good caciocavallo cheese is made throughout Southern Italy. Calabria, and especially the area around the small village of Ciminà (700 inhabitants) within the…