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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, Sici... 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 (... 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 ... More »
It is a pastime that in the last decades has perhaps lost vigor, replaced by other types of hobbies among kids, but which for those who have tried it at least once it remains an indelible childhood memory. Let’s find out its origins, etymology and rules Long b... More »
It was a spinning top made from a marble and with a nail protruding outwards. From an etymological point of view, the word has the same root as the word “tùppu” and it indicated both the two-player and the group variant Today we rediscover a widespread game in... More »
Sicily has dazzled the Polish interior architect Joanna Bartkowiak since her first trip to the island and for over 15 years, enough to make her want to resume her studies of Sicilian literature. About the discovery of such a new and unimaginable land she said:... More »
You meet new people, visit incredible places and maybe fall in love as well, while learning another language and passing exams thanks to a good scholarship. Friends and relatives are convinced that you are happy to live abroad, then you come back, and everyone... More »
In his latest book, the restaurateur and architect Marco Celeschi proposed a journey through half-truths and obvious fake news about the dish that made Italy famous all around the world He is an architect who designs pizzas rather than houses, an outsider thro... More »
The original meaning of this iconic street food is similar in many ancient languages and should derive from the word “spleen”. But do you really know how it is made and what it contains? And what about the other meanings this word has in Sicilian dialect? Let’... More »
This clumsy and unkempt character, who was born with the Commedia dell’Arte, loves eating and sleeping and symbolizes the Sicilian soul. His popularity has now risen again, making him an unmissable presence during Carnival parades Good-humoured people of Sicil... More »
Childish and gullible, this typical Sicilian character known almost everywhere has a long history behind him and an oriental origin. Although he often gets into trouble because of his naivete, he also has a sensitive and altruistic side that makes him familiar... More »
From the crossroad of Sicilian and American language, a new one came into the world: a hybrid reminiscent of Anglo-American for vocabulary, but adapted to local spelling and phonetics. The first languages of influence to which you may think, when it comes to... More »
