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This word commonly indicates a round loaf with no hole in the middle, which is sold mainly in Palermo and in the provinces of Catania and Syracuse. In other areas of Sicily, however, the term indicates something quite different Like other Italian regions, Sicily is known througho... More »
The initiative, conceived by the photographer and journalist Dario Azzaro and the editor Marco Spampinato, is based on the principle that people are the beating heart of Sicily. Common people, from all social class and religions, portraited in black and white, remind us of the in... More »
The beauty and originality of some of those verses are still admired all over the world today. The names of some of its poets fascinate scholars and amateurs, while its language and themes still appear in some contemporary poems. The School of Poetry was an excellence of poets se... More »
The book, edited by Jacopo Casiraghi aims to face the reality behind a disease, which is the major genetic cause of infant death, delicately. A way to reiterate that it’s not a diversity, but the beauty of a life struggling to achieve peace “Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rar... More »
After the initiatives organized at the town beaches, the citizenship of Catania is now protecting the spaces of a public park thinking also about their pets. From the waste removal to the flower bed cleaning, they made a first step towards a sustainable future “Even if the town c... More »
Since ancient times, this sort of large vase has been used to contain liquids. However, its uses and construction materials have diversified throughout history The Sicilian writer Luigi Pirandello made it famous in a theatrical drama, but in Sicily the giara (or giarra) had alrea... More »
Driven by increasingly eco-friendly regulations, we starting to question our approach to “waste” . Are we willing to do the same with errors? In the age of recycling you don’t throw away anything anymore. The production of disposable plastic objects has proved to be ontologically... More »
This 45-year-old Sicilian man from Palermo involves disadvantaged and disabled young people in the creation of typical Sicilian pastries to be sold at theatres. He works with the association Dolce Buonaspina, inspired by the name of the juvenile prison of Palermo where he fou... More »
The term was in use already in the seventeenth century and its etymology is still uncertain. It has long defined a moment of carefree idleness, when to consume a rich meal in the open air and in good company Sicily is described as a sunny spot for most of the year, surrounded by ... More »
Leaving behind one’s beloved and habits requires a great courage, but also an unconditional passion. In fact, as the Sicilian writer Vincenzo Consolo once said, the act of leaving reflects the civilization level of a people. Sicilians who leave their land are neither disdainful n... More »
Here are some stories of Sicilian winners of the US residence permit. Riccardo: “My family and I are excited, but also a bit scared.” Rosario, the Green Card Lottery winner in 2008 says: “Here, if you cannot fit in, you’re not going anywhere.” Rosi: “It’s an opportunity for my ... More »
Daniele Malfitana, archeologist and head of Ibam Cnr: “Our researchers are digitally mapping the ancient city. The management of the amphitheater? A precious opportunity for young people” How does the way in which a research body interacts with its host city change? How can arche... More »
From the big island to a small archipelago, the story of three Sicilian people who decided to try their luck in the heart of the Mediterranean sea (but not in Sicily) There’s an island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, 316 square km and with 445.000 inhabitants. For many Si... More »
It may seem like an office located on the top of a skyscraper in Los Angeles or San Francisco, but the new and modern home of the Free Mind Foundry innovation hub is located in Acireale, within the Directional Center of the Credito Siciliano The center has equipment, laboratories... More »
The story of Kané, Bakary and Kanjura: from the boat to a stable job thanks to a training course by an institution in Catania “When I was a child I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but I soon realised life was going to take me elsewhere. Now, in Italy, my dream is to be a good cook”... More »
![This word commonly indicates a round loaf with no hole in the middle, which is sold mainly in Palermo and in the provinces of Catania and Syracuse. In other areas of Sicily, however, the term indicates something quite different Like other Italian regions, Sicily is known throughout the world for the quality of its bread. Made at home or bought in artisanal bakeries, in fact, this food stands out for the quantity and quality of its flours, for its different […]](https://www.sicilianpost.it/en/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/vastedda-780x520.jpg)
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