Where are you from? This is a very common question, when you travel. “I’m from Italy” is a reply that usually start a process of elaboration, that can clearly tell you what Italy means, for the “not Italian” people.
Italy is …
Italy is … the Long Boot, with the head in Europe and the tip in Africa
Italy is … Food, of course, with two main elements identified on Pasta and Pizza
Italy is … Wine, that take a separate place, independent from food
Italy is … Fashion, where a special place is for Shoes
Italy is … Arts and Culture, from Caravaggio to Raffaello, to Dante
Italy is … History, from the Roman Empire to the Maritime Republics
Italy is a country of poets, navigators and Saints, we say when we talk about my country
Well, this is what most of the people think about Italy. Everything is true, of course, but …
Is Italy only this? No, it is not. There is another Italy, where the keywords Food, Wine, Fashion, History, Arts and Culture, have a different meaning. An Italy to discover
What #TeamItaly wants to do, with this challenge, is to show you a different Italy
Do you want to meet #TeamItaly? Here you can do it: “#TeamItaly - About us”
What is coming in your mind if I say Napoli (Naples)? Most of the people will probably think about Pizza, or about Pompei. Well, @LuigiZ is showing us a different view, with an amazing post about “Naples Underground”. A city under the city, unknown to the most: A big piece of ancient History, that was live again during the WW2. I don’t need to tell you more, Luigi’s post is here
What about Rome? With Roberta ( @inviaggioconlollo ) you will discover an unconventional and amazing part of the city. A bit “radical-chic” Roberta says, but definitely amazing. Follow the link to explore the unexpected, in the Italian Capital city.
Back to the conventional, Ermes will write (again) about the Italian Wines. We will explore with #TeamItaly the territory of wines.
But Italy is not only wine. There is a big tradition about beer, can you believe it? Follow Riccardo ( @RiccyB )to know more about the beer production in Italy.
We move back to the classic Italian Tradition with Nicolò, ( @nicspelgatti ) through a Visit to La Scala di Milano, one of the most Iconic Italian Theaters.
We mentioned the Saints, minutes ago. So here we are, with @manulele81 introducing to us the story of San Benedetto da Norcia, patron Saint of Europe. Sing with him “when the saints go marching in……”
Well, If you know so many things about Italy, is because the Italians promoted their country very well, all around the world. In fact, Italians are everywhere. Emigrants from the end of the XVIII century, they moved and promoted the Italianity in the world. @GiulianoOrlando , Italian living in Brazil, will talk about his experience.
What do you know Sardegna, (ok, call it Sardinia, if you like) the wonderful island on the left side of Italy? Today @Matt95Bassett will tell us about an ancient tradition, “Sa Sartiglia”
Calabria, area of emigration. Beautiful forests in the south of Italy, and amazing cities. Gabriele ( @GabrieleDAmbrosio ) will introduce Calabria to us
Well, this is just the beginning, we will have more for you, starting from “Do you speak Italian?”. If you do, if you have studied Italian at school, but you have never been here, with your first trip you will probably be surprised. Even if actually most of the Italian speak Italian (funny, isn’t it?) in Italy we have 23 territorial languages, and more than …. (well, you will have to wait for the post)
That’s all folks, for now. Follow the links, and have a funny day. Please do not forget to reply. We are Italian, we love to chat.
Thank you for reading and, if you plan to visit Italy, just contact us. We will be happy to help
This is a collaborative post by #TeamItaly included in the #TeamChallenge proposed by @ermest. The post is part of the series about Italy: Italian culture between ancient and modern.
Note: Not all the post are available yet. We will port day by day and this main post will be updated. Stay tuned in here for an exciting, unconventional visit in one of the most beautiful country of the world
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