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(Italiano) Call per grafici e illustratori “Arte 4 Tisciart”: ecco i vincitori!

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. La call per grafici e illustratori “Arte 4 Tisciart” promossa da MostraMed e Mostrami in collaborazione con il brand siciliano Sicooli si Read more about (Italiano) Call per grafici e illustratori “Arte 4 Tisciart”: ecco i vincitori![…]

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(Italiano) Sicilia in crescita: quasi mille nuove imprese in tre mesi

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Buone notizie per la Trinacria; i dati forniti da Unioncamere Sicilia evidenziano una ripresa dell’imprenditoria nell’isola durante l’estate 2024, con la nascita Read more about (Italiano) Sicilia in crescita: quasi mille nuove imprese in tre mesi[…]

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(Italiano) Eventi in Sicilia ad ottobre 2024

Exhibitions, fairs, performances… autumn arrives and brings many events to Sicily! It is truly a magical time, characterized by warm colors and enveloping scents, which makes the island even more fascinating. During this season, cultural occasions multiply, offering a calendar full of unmissable events for lovers of culture and tradition. We have collected several events Read more about (Italiano) Eventi in Sicilia ad ottobre 2024[…]

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Sicilian arancine: history and tradition of an iconic dish

Sicily, a land of extraordinary beauty and cultural fusion, has always been one of the cradles of Italian gastronomy. Sicilian culinary delights are the result of a millennia-old tradition, enriched by Arab, Greek, Norman, and Spanish influences, making each dish unique and deeply connected to the region. Among the many Sicilian delicacies, arancine stand out: Read more about Sicilian arancine: history and tradition of an iconic dish[…]

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(Italiano) Eventi settembrini in tutta la Sicilia

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Con l’arrivo di settembre, l’estate volge al termine… ma in Sicilia, lo spirito di festa non si spegne mai. Con la sua Read more about (Italiano) Eventi settembrini in tutta la Sicilia[…]

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Historic traditional market in Palermo

From historic markets to lavish palaces, the charm of Sicily is truly unrivaled. Each region and city has its own unique stories and culture. As the largest city and the island’s capital, Palermo offers a special charm through its amalgamation of traditional cultures and its lively dynamics that are summed up in its markets. Palermo’s Read more about Historic traditional market in Palermo[…]

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My personal tour of Palermo: 48 or 72 hours around the city

FIRST RULE TO VISIT PALERMO: go out and lost yourself… go to Capo Market, to Ballarò, to Vucciria and go around, without map or other instructions… I belief it’s the best way to visit Palermo!   It’s Sandro here and I selected some places of Palermo that I love… here you are my personal guide: Read more about My personal tour of Palermo: 48 or 72 hours around the city[…]

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Free courses of digital marketing and startup for young sicilians

Sicily, the Mediterranean gem well known for its cultural heritage, now it needs digitalization for its products and services.  Sicily, we all know how the island is rich in tradition, folklore, good food, and hospitable people … unfortunately, from a tourism point of view first and then an economic point of view, it cannot keep Read more about Free courses of digital marketing and startup for young sicilians[…]

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Cultural event you don’t want to miss in August 2024

August is truly the time when summer reaches its peak. It is the perfect time to soak up the sun and enjoy the vibrant energy on the island of Sicily. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or just plain fun, this month’s calendar of events has something for everyone. From live music festivals Read more about Cultural event you don’t want to miss in August 2024[…]

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Murals in Palermo: the urban art renaissance

Walking through the suburban areas of Palermo is like plunging into an open-air museum, where contemporary art explodes vividly from every corner. The city’s murals are not mere decorations: they are dynamic expressions of cultural identity, historical reflection, and social commentary. The bold colors and intricate designs that adorn the urban fabric transform ordinary walls Read more about Murals in Palermo: the urban art renaissance[…]

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Summer events in Sicily July 2024

July is the ideal month to enjoy summer in Sicily, with a wide range of events revitalizing the island’s cities and beaches. Discover our proposal for summer activities on the beautiful island to live an unforgettable experience! Music and art festival: Between Festival Enjoy the beauty of summer evenings in Sicily with music and art Read more about Summer events in Sicily July 2024[…]

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Illustrations of Stefano Lo Voi: the soul on paper

Sicily is undoubtedly a beautiful island, rich in culture, art, and history. Not only is it a splendid place for its aesthetic and historical architecture, but also this land produces many talented Sicilians who often peak excellence. One of those talents is Stefano Lo Voi, an eclectic artist from Palermo who transforms his love for Read more about Illustrations of Stefano Lo Voi: the soul on paper[…]

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An artistic summer in Sicily

Enjoy the wonderful art exhibits and cultural events on the beautiful sunny coasts and charming streets of Sicily. Get ready for a nice tour or close your bags if you stay across the Straits and come experience an enchanting summer on this culturally rich island! To make your experience delightful, we have prepared an extensive Read more about An artistic summer in Sicily[…]

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Palermo in June: culture, art, and unforgettable experience

Art and culture are combined in splendid events awaiting you in Palermo this June The Sicilian “capital” will welcome you with its stunning landscape, food festivals, and a thousand other art and culture events that will become refreshing and vibrant adventures such as the Craft Beer Festival, Cinema in Festa, concerts, and much more. Discover Read more about Palermo in June: culture, art, and unforgettable experience[…]

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A thousand arts in Sicily: The Greek theatre of Syracuse

Discover the history of Syracuse’s Greek theater: the oldest in Sicily and the occidental countries! Syracuse, the pearl of eastern Sicily. A city well-known for its archaeological heritage and Baroque beauty, remains an irresistible tourist destination, witness to centuries of Mediterranean civilization and culture. Founded in 734 B.C. by the Corinthians, it was one of the Read more about A thousand arts in Sicily: The Greek theatre of Syracuse[…]

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The art of the Cannolo and Cassata: when sweetness of dessert transformed into a work of art

Bless the Sicilians, for their culture rich in delicious sweets, so today Italy and the whole world can enjoy many delicacies! “Tintu è cu nun mancia a ccassata a matina ri Pasqua!” Today we are going to talk about two of the most famous and tasty: the Cassata and the Cannolo. Let’s learn more about Read more about The art of the Cannolo and Cassata: when sweetness of dessert transformed into a work of art[…]

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The Easter in Sicily

The Easter rituals in Sicily, from the Palm Sunday to the Good Friday and the Easter Sunday, represent a narrative sequence of the religious Christian Commemoration but also a recall to a symbolic pre-christian ritualism where the Easter is a synthesis of the renewal, of the transit from the Death of Nature (Winter) to the Read more about The Easter in Sicily[…]

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Rosalia in Palermo: the Saint and “the Festino”

It’s quite impossible to find any girls named Rosalia in Milan, Turin or in the North of Italy. But this name is very often used in Palermo.  Santa Rosalia (Santa Rusulia for the native) is the Saint Patron of Palermo. Her personal history is quite complex and charming. She was born in Palermo on 1130 Read more about Rosalia in Palermo: the Saint and “the Festino”[…]

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Contemporary art in Palermo

With its centuries-old history and vibrant contemporary art scenes, Palermo offers a unique experience in the art world. This article will be your guide to know more about this beautiful city. We will explore its streets and art galleries, discovering a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. Welcome to Palermo, where contemporary art tells stories Read more about Contemporary art in Palermo[…]

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Palermo Gay and LGBTQIA guide 2024: bars, clubs and beaches

Palermo is a friendly city for gay and LGBTQIA Community? Absolutely yes! A lot of people think that Sicily and Palermo are not for gay! Foolish! There is a marvellous LGBTQIA+ Scene in Palermo and now we’re going to give all the details to live our city in the best way! In Palermo there are Read more about Palermo Gay and LGBTQIA guide 2024: bars, clubs and beaches[…]

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(Italiano) Spiagge naturiste siciliane: paradisi per famiglie e LGBTQIA+

Sicily does not only offers a richness of its culture, monuments, and good food in store for us, but also tans of free beaches where the naturism for straight, family, and gay people is free and well spread; often they are real natural earthly paradises, ideal for relaxing and enjoying a few days away from Read more about (Italiano) Spiagge naturiste siciliane: paradisi per famiglie e LGBTQIA+[…]

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Trip to Trapani and Agrigento: unforgettable vacations

Trip to Trapani and Agrigento: unforgettable vacations! Are you planning a trip to Trapani and Agrigento and want to know what artistic and cultural places are not to be missed, what are the most beautiful beaches, and what delicacies to taste? This article is for you! Trapani is an Italian municipality, the capital of the Read more about Trip to Trapani and Agrigento: unforgettable vacations[…]

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(Italiano) Call per grafici e illustratori: Mostrami 4 Valigia dell’attore

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. C’è una nuova opportunità: una call per giovani illustratori e grafici promossa da Mostrami in collaborazione con l’accademia di spettacolo La Valigia Read more about (Italiano) Call per grafici e illustratori: Mostrami 4 Valigia dell’attore[…]

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. State visitando la parte orientale della Sicilia? Beh l’atmosfera di Catania è nota per la sua calorosa ospitalità, rendendo la città un Read more about Default title[…]

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Giardini – Naxos, a splendid tourist and seaside destination in Sicily

Today we will talk about Giardini – Naxos, a splendid tourist and seaside destination in Sicily. It is located in the province of Messina and is close to Taormina. We are sure it will arouse your curiosity! In ancient times, the city was only called ” Giardini ”. The city council, on the proposal of Read more about Giardini – Naxos, a splendid tourist and seaside destination in Sicily[…]

Murales in Sicilia: la street art da non perdere!

I murales sono da sempre una forma d’arte che colorano e abbelliscono le nostre città, tutti diversi: colorati, in bianco e nero, astratti, figurativi. I murales sono opere alla portata di tutti, che possono essere osservati anche solo passeggiando tra le vie e le piazze delle nostre meravigliose città. Gli street artists si ispirano ai Read more about Murales in Sicilia: la street art da non perdere![…]

(Italiano) Spazio creativo a Palermo: la realtà siciliana “MyRoom”

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Sala espositiva, di co-working, studio fotografico, e molto altro: stiamo parlando della giovane azienda MyRoom. Uno spazio creativo aperto a tutti – dai giovani artisti, agli studenti, ai lavoratori – nato nel 2020 a Palermo.

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(Italiano) Abisso, il nuovo murales per la rinascita di Ravanusa

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Cosa vedere a Ravanusa? I primi passi di un processo di valorizzazione territoriale che mira ad esaltare le sue bellezze attraverso l’arte Read more about (Italiano) Abisso, il nuovo murales per la rinascita di Ravanusa[…]

(Italiano) RisuonaItalia a Palermo: l’evento musicale da non perdere!

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Oggi vi vogliamo parlare di un bellissimo progetto musicale da non perdere… RisuonaItalia. Tante piazze, una sola comunità 2020! “RisuonaItalia. Tante piazze, Read more about (Italiano) RisuonaItalia a Palermo: l’evento musicale da non perdere![…]

(Italiano) Una nuova Sicilia tra curiosità e iniziative

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. La Sicilia è terra di storia, cultura, arte e tradizione. I suoi paesaggi, i suoi colori e i suoi profumi sono invidiati Read more about (Italiano) Una nuova Sicilia tra curiosità e iniziative[…]

(Italiano) Mostre a Palermo: il meglio di settembre!

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Oggi il team di SicilyandSicilians vi propone una selezione di mostre, in corso a partire dal mese di settembre, a Palermo, crocevia Read more about (Italiano) Mostre a Palermo: il meglio di settembre![…]

(Italiano) Palermo, turismo e passione: gli amici di Palermo Wonders

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“Benvenuti a Palermo! Benvenuti in una splendida città, degna di essere visitata al pari delle più ambite, come Roma, Firenze e Venezia. Chi si reca oggi in Sicilia sa che vale la pena visitare il capoluogo. Vuole vedere i Quattro Canti, la Martorana, la Cappella Palatina, la Fontana della Vergogna. Oggi Palermo è una città nota per la sua arte. Chi non la conosce è curioso. Chi ci è già stato in passato, magari 20 anni fa, vuole rivederla con nuovi occhi. Perché forse non aveva visitato nulla o soltanto poche cose.” Inizia così il racconto del nostro amico, Mauro Amato, guida turistica di eccezione della città che tanto amiamo, che insieme ai suoi fratelli ha creato una splendida realtà che vuole raccontare la città. Palermo, turismo e passione: tre elementi che accomunano noi di SicilyandSicilians e i nostri amici di Palermo Wonders.

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Sicily: combining sustainability, tradition and innovation!

If you, too, can no longer stand your computer keyboard, the hubbub of cities, meetings, and smart-working, take a break and book a trip to discover Sicily, among sustainability, tradition, and innovation. Natural Riservation of Zingaro The first destination to visit is the Zingaro Nature Reserve (San Vito Lo Capo). The area consists of high Read more about Sicily: combining sustainability, tradition and innovation![…]

The Sicilian-Italian dictionary

It is well known that Sicilians love their dialect and guard it with jealousy. That is why this column was made, which we decided to call The Sicilian-Italian Dictionary. Dialect or language? In academic circles, the idiom of Sicily is often referred to as ”Sicilian dialect‘,’ being classifiable as ”primary roman dialect”. Other scholars, including Read more about The Sicilian-Italian dictionary[…]

An Oscar square

Not everyone knows that the Palazzo Adriano’s square has become famous in the film “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” by Tornatore. The two country’s souls live with it in the square, where there are the Church of Maria SS. Assunta and the Church of Maria SS. del Lume. The first is used by Greek-Albanian, the second is Read more about An Oscar square[…]

Carini’s castle: apparitions, history and legend

A very striking medieval castle in Carini, near Palermo! The legend narrates that every year, in the anniversary of the baroness Laura Lanza death, appears its bloody hand in a castle’s room. The history/legend became famous thanks to a fiction and a musical put up in Massimo’s Theatre in Palermo , it talks about her Read more about Carini’s castle: apparitions, history and legend[…]

 The Satyr and its journey

It’s going around the world so we have to speak about it on our blog entirely dedicated to the Sicily and to everything is sicilian!  We are talking about the statue “Satyr” that became an ambassador of Sicily all over the world. The satyr is a statue of bronze probably made during the Hellenistic period Read more about  The Satyr and its journey[…]

(Italiano) 5 spiagge da non perdere in Sicilia

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Abbiamo selezionato per voi 5 spiagge da non perdere in Sicilia, che hanno da offrirvi tutto questo e anche molto altro. Tindari Read more about (Italiano) 5 spiagge da non perdere in Sicilia[…]

The Aegadian Islands: Favignana

The Aegadian Islands are a group of 5 small mountainous islands in the Mediterranean Sea off the northwest coast of Sicily, Italy, near the city of Trapani. The most famous is certainly Favignana. The “Butterfly“, as everybody call it because of its particular shape, is known for its seasides and sea caves, but also for Read more about The Aegadian Islands: Favignana[…]

The Pelagie Island: Lampedusa

The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa belongs to Italy, Sicily and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands. This island, nearer to Africa than Europe, is part of the African continental shelf, and the fauna and flora of Lampedusa are similar to those of North Africa. Lampedusa is famous all over the world because of its Read more about The Pelagie Island: Lampedusa[…]

Special Seaside: Capo D’Orlando

Capo d’Orlando, in the province of Messina on the Thyrrenian shore in Sicily, in front of the Eolian Islands, is a beautiful tourist location, with its crystal clear sea, amazing sun and its mediterranean landscapes, enviables by every country. The center of the town is around a central way, and is sided by a seafront Read more about Special Seaside: Capo D’Orlando[…]

Sferracavallo and its resources

Sferracavallo is a small seafaring and tourist village included between Palermo and the close Isola delle Femmine. Its name seems to go back the make that was difficult attainable and that the bristly and complex road to arrive there. It is situated between Mountain Billiemi and Capo Gallo and it is included in big part Read more about Sferracavallo and its resources[…]

(Italiano) La tradizionale festa di Sant’Agata, patrona di Catania

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Vi avevamo parlato di Santa Lucia, patrona di Siracusa. Oggi, invece, vi parleremo della tradizionale festa di Sant’Agata, patrona di Catania, dove Read more about (Italiano) La tradizionale festa di Sant’Agata, patrona di Catania[…]

The Woman in Sicily

The sicilian soul expresses itself through the proverbs. They represent a secular knowledge and inspire the behaviours and the way you act. In particular, there are several proverbs reffered to women. The figure of woman in Sicily is very linked to the role of wife and mother. The man is the head of household, but Read more about The Woman in Sicily[…]

The Cribs

The Cribs are the symbol of Christmas. The Cribs-Statues and the traditions are different all over the world. In Sicily there are especially two characters in every Crib: The “Scantato” and the “Lagnuso”. The first, the “Scantato”, i.e. the “Frightened”, is motionsless, with wide arms, the hat in the hand and the lost and enchanted Read more about The Cribs[…]

(Italiano) La festa di Santa Lucia a Siracusa

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Quando pensiamo alla Sicilia, ci vengono subito in mente le sue spiagge cristalline, il suo patrimonio artistico e culturale e il suo Read more about (Italiano) La festa di Santa Lucia a Siracusa[…]

Pasta: history of the most loved dish by Italians

Perhaps not everyone knows that when pasta became a very popular dish in the canteens, “nobles and princely Italians” refused to eat it. The reason? Because it was a dish eaten using your hands. It was only around 1800 that, thanks to an enterprising chamberlain of King Ferdinand II’s court, a certain Gennaro Spadaccini, and Read more about Pasta: history of the most loved dish by Italians[…]

(Italiano) Un viaggio tra i piatti tipici della cucina siciliana

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Un viaggio alla scoperta della cucina siciliana, tra sapori gustosi ed inconfondibili. D’altronde, la Sicilia è una delle regioni italiane più amate Read more about (Italiano) Un viaggio tra i piatti tipici della cucina siciliana[…]

San Vito Lo Capo e Lo Zingaro

San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani, is famous for its sea and seaside, almost 3 Kilometres of golden sand, it has nothing to envy at the most known paradises of southern seas.  The Crystal-clear sea, the floor and the lack of streams make this area suitable also for inexperieced swimmers and for Read more about San Vito Lo Capo e Lo Zingaro[…]

 Letojanni

Letojanni is a town of the province of Messina, placed at five metres above sea level. The center is divided in two parts by the namesake river. Until the half of XIX century, Letojanni was just a little fishermans’ village, now it is one of the most important tourist centers of Sicily. The notoriety of Read more about  Letojanni[…]

Surfin’ Siciliae!

Everyone knows that the province of Palermo is surrounded by amazing seashores. But not everyone knows that these shores are destinations of surfers and water sports addicted. Mondello, Cefalù, Trappeto, Cinisi are some favourite resorts for a surf day, with waves of almost 2 and half metres. Mondello, placed in Palermo, is a long spot of Read more about Surfin’ Siciliae![…]

(Italiano) Weekend alla scoperta dell’entroterra palermitano

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Se avete voglia di perdervi tra le bellezze siciliane, questo è l’itinerario che fa per voi! Un weekend alla scoperta dell’entroterra palermitano, Read more about (Italiano) Weekend alla scoperta dell’entroterra palermitano[…]

Beati Paoli

Beati Paoli is the name of a secretive sect of avengers, risen in Sicily, from XII century, with the aim to vindicate poor persons. The society was born to oppose against the excessive power of Nobles, whose administered directly even the criminal justice on their fief. In 1909 the writer Luigi Natoli gathered all the Read more about Beati Paoli[…]

Taormina….the pearl of the tourism in Sicily

Colourful, amazing, unusual, purple..it’s one of the Sicilian destinations preferred by the international tourism as well as the place of the first Greek installations to 300 b.C: Taormina . The original name of the little town was Tauromènion; there aren’t a lot of certain news on its birth. It was born by Greek installation, it Read more about Taormina….the pearl of the tourism in Sicily[…]

Monreale and its treasures

Monreale is a town in the province of Palermo, in Sicily, and it is famous all over the world mainly for its wonderful cathedral of the XII century. The church is a national monument of Italy and one of the most important artistical attractions of Sicily. The style of this monument is composite, made by Read more about Monreale and its treasures[…]

 Erice

On the height of San Giuliano hill, overtopping Trapani, quiet between the clouds, there is the city of Erice. The city is surrounded by huge walls of  Elymian builiding (VII century.B.C.) with at its corners: the Norman Castle; the cathedral (1314), and the spanish quarter. The old town center has a typical Medieval city plant  Read more about  Erice[…]

Mostre estate Sicilia

Exhibition in Sicily for the end of summer!

The Sicily&Sicilians team is ready to go on vacation, but before greeting you for a short break, we leave you with a small collection of various exhibitions that are going on these last weeks of summer in Sicily!

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Festival that you cannot miss in Sicily during the summer months!

Festivals are a great opportunity to spend the hot summer days in the company of culture and in this case Sicily offers plenty of opportunities between cinema, theater, music and art.

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Sicilian education: Silvia’s silence tale

Silvia Petrucci tells us her mother’s vision of social relations and Sicilian education, and she does it with the oldest instrument available to man: the art of word and writing, weaving a tale that feeds itself on imagination and everyday life.

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Sicilian literature: Annalisa Arcoleo speaks about Runk

Can Sicilian literature spur young people to give their best, in an age dominated by precariety and deformed by the dilemma of post-truth and the devaluation of a globalized but increasingly fragmented culture?

We interviewed Annalisa Arcoleo, a filmmaker and journalist at his first novel, to understand how to preserve and enhance the values of a land that for centuries has communicated beauty and tradition in a game where faces and dreams are sometimes confused and sometimes collide with the reality of Italy.

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Farm Cultural Park: the Art and Architecture fest of Favara

An Art and Architecture Festival in Sicily? You have one in Favara, this year celebrating its seventh anniversary by exploring the languages of contemporary art, music and design! The slope of Monte Caltafaraci has witnessed over the centuries many arts and traditions that forged its history. For this reason the city of Favara today is Read more about Farm Cultural Park: the Art and Architecture fest of Favara[…]

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Made OF Sicily: news keep coming! Updates and workshop material

Made OF Sicily”, the big collective exhibition of painting, sculpture, photography, videoart and digital art that has involved 20 young Sicilian artists and that has been the launching event of Sicily&Sicilians, has come to an end! […]

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Made OF Sicily – The weekend of the exhibition

The weekend of Made OF Sicily has just ended. These last three days have been really intense and Palazzo Forcella De Seta has welcomed many visitors, curious to admire both its beauty and the exhibition of 100 works that our 20 young emerging artists have realized to celebrate Sicily and its excellences. The first days Read more about Made OF Sicily – The weekend of the exhibition[…]

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Innovation and startup in Sicily: Paola di Rosa during the Workshop Made OF Sicily

Here you can find and interview with Paola di Rosa, the first among the different mentors that will speak during the workshop aimed at young people about innovation and startup in Sicily that will be held during the event “Made OF Sicily”. The topic of the first workshop is “The design of a new business and the business model canvas”.

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(Italiano) Artisti siciliani in mostra: il collettivo di Made OF Sicily

The event “Made OF Sicily” that will host a collective of 20 Sicilian Artist and their 100 works about Sicily and Sicilianity is about to start! The event “Made OF Sicily” will take place from the 9th to the 18th of May at Palazzo Forcella De Seta a Palermo: 10 days of exhibition during which Read more about (Italiano) Artisti siciliani in mostra: il collettivo di Made OF Sicily[…]

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(Italiano) MADE IN SICILY: Animacorale e i vini siciliani

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Animacorale è un progetto siciliano che da spazio ai giovani e che punta a diventare un’azienda agricola di qualità che si fonda su valori saldi e sulla produzione di ottimi vini. Scopriamo in questa intervista rivolta a Valentina Tutone che l’obiettivo è molto vicino! […]

(Italiano) MADE IN SICILY: Guidabile

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Avete mai sentito parlare di Guidabile? Oggi vogliamo raccontarvi di questo splendido progetto a sfondo sociale che dalla città siciliana di Siracusa vuole espandersi sempre di più grazie alla community che sta coltivando.

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(Italiano) Arte, cultura, chiese e palazzi: lo splendido quartiere della Kalsa di Palermo!

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Eccovi alcune delle migliori tappe (chiese, ville e palazzi) all’insegna della cultura e dell’arte, da non perdere assolutamente alla Kalsa, quartiere di Palermo in cui sorge Palazzo Forcella De Seta, la splendida location in cui verrà ospitata la prima MostraEvento siciliana. Un giro turistico da fare esclusivamente a piedi che non vi deluderà.

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Palazzo Forcella De Seta: between history and legend

We are now towards the end of Made OF Sicily event. In a little less than a month, we will witness the first Sicilian MostraEvento featuring the works of 20 young Sicilian artists mostly under 24, painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, digitalartists, in the majestic Palazzo Forcella De Seta.

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(Italiano) MADE IN SICILY: Micromuseo Immateriale del Grano e del Pane in Sicilia

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Il Micromuseo Immateriale del Grano e del Pane è un’eccellenza siciliana della provincia di Caltanissetta. Scopriamo nel dettaglio cosa offe ai suoi ospiti.
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Bookingbility per il turismo accessibile

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Oggi vi parliamo di Bookingbility, un progetto ideato da giovani siciliani per aiutare chiunque abbia delle esigenze speciali nella ricerca di strutture ricettive.
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Easter 2017 in Sicily? Discover the most beautiful places!

From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, Easter in Sicily is a whole series of traditions, some of which are to be considered not only religious rituals but the real cultural and artistic events. Generally the Procession is the common ritual of all the places in Sicily, which is according to the Christian religion deliverance from Read more about Easter 2017 in Sicily? Discover the most beautiful places![…]

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BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Frantoi Cutrera

We present the the oil mills Cutrera (“Frantoi Cutrera”), Sicilian family business, where the talent and love for Sicily and its riches are passed down from generation to generation. A real Sicilian excellence that maintains its roots in tradition and link with the territory, but that looks to the future and abroad.  […]

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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: FabLab Palermo

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Eliana Messineo, Responsabile per la Progettazione e la Comunicazione di FabLab Palermo, ci racconta nel dettaglio questo progetto di innovazione tecnologica e digitale, il primo FabLab in Sicilia.
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Rinascimento siciliano

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Siamo felici di presentarvi Rinascimento italiano: il nuovo progetto artistico-culturale promosso dall’associazione ART SPACE, che nasce con l’obiettivo di promuovere l’arte e i giovani artisti internazionali.
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Giardini Condivisi

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Vogliamo proporvi un intervista a Giardini Condivisi, un progetto che consta di due interventi legati al mondo dell’arte e della natura volto a creare occupazione giovanile: scopriamone i dettagli.
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Il caffè Morettino e il suo Museo

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Palermo e le sue eccellenze: tra queste rientra sicuramente un noto marchio di caffè la cui storia è fortemente legata alla famiglia che ne ha avviato la produzione.
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Bassi Comunicanti

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Oggi vi presentiamo un nuovo progetto siciliano innovativo con sede a Ragusa: Bassi comunicanti, un incubatore culturale che aiuta i giovani siciliani, campani, pugliesi e calabresi a trasformare le loro idee in imprese culturali.
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Named the Technical Commission on “Made OF Sicily”

Welcome su Sicily & Sicilians! 🙂 Finally we can tell the names of the members of the Technical Commission that is evaluating the works of the artists invited to be part of the collective limited that they will exhibit their works themed “Excellencies Sicilian” to the  MostraEvento of “Made OF Sicily”. The members of the Read more about Named the Technical Commission on “Made OF Sicily”[…]

(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: il Taccuino dell’arte

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Oggi vi raccontiamo il Taccuino dell’arte, una piattaforma di diffusione di cultura e arte attraverso l’intervista al suo giovane autore Giovanni Scucces.
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Sicily & Sicilians: interview to Sandro Aglialoro

Today we play at home and we propose the interview we did with Sandro Aglialoro, one of the leaders of Sicily and Sicilians project. Sandro in addition to being the creator of Sicily and Sicilians and CEO of the art collective Mostrami (www.mostra-mi.it), is primarily a young Sicilian who infinitely loves his land. […]

(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Martha’s cottage

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Siracusa è la città dove è stata ideata e dove ha sede ancora oggi un’altra startup innovativa siciliana che stiamo per presentarvi: Martha’s cottage.
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Sartoria Italiano di Palermo

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La nostra bella Sicilia non ha eccellenze solo naturali e culinarie ma ne ha anche nel campo della moda e la Sartoria Italiano ne è uno splendido esempio!
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(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: WIAD Palermo 2017

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Sicilia, tecnologia, eccellenza …  si è svolto qualche giorno fa il WIAD Palermo 2017. Abbiamo intervistato Domenico Schillaci, uno degli organizzatori,  per Read more about (Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: WIAD Palermo 2017[…]

Weekend in Palermo: Art and Culture

Art, culture, events, the first weekend in March, the city of Palermo truly offers many options to all curious and passionate. Friday, March 3, at the Palace of the Eagles, will be inaugurated the photo exhibition “Ulysses escapes from the cities“, edited by Andrea Musicò but with the participation of 8 young photographers. The exhibition Read more about Weekend in Palermo: Art and Culture[…]

(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Antonino Di Trapani

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Credete che la poesia sia oramai un genere letterario morto? Specialmente quella scritta in dialetto? Oggi vi presentiamo un giovane siciliano che Read more about (Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Antonino Di Trapani[…]

Carnival 2017 in Palermo and Sicily

Educarnival, the carnival of the schools of Palermo which will take place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 of February, is in its third year. This year’s program is particularly full in activities, all to live and visit. On Saturday morning we start with the representation of theatrical operas by students who will interpret street Read more about Carnival 2017 in Palermo and Sicily[…]

(Italiano) BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Trasformazioni

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BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Nomadica_Sicilia

Nomadica_Sicilia is a project of the same name Sicilian association, which was created to identify and bring together audiovisual works created by Sicilian boys aged between 16 and 24 years. From 2010 which deals with distribution and production of independent films and low-budget and spreading it around the methods related to the autonomic and self-produced Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Nomadica_Sicilia[…]

(Italiano) Centri d’innovazione in Sicilia

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Green Lab, redevelopment and sustainability for “Cantieri Culturali of Zisa”

A new project by the sustainable character is developing the “Cantieri Culturali of Zisa”: Green Lab, sponsored by Legambiente Sicily and co-funded by the Prime Minister – Department of Youth and the National Civil Service and carried out in collaboration with the City of Palermo. They speak of the project the regional president of Legambiente Read more about Green Lab, redevelopment and sustainability for “Cantieri Culturali of Zisa”[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Ludwig

That which we present today is a project made in Sicily that will change your life, or at least will surely facilitate your translations into English. Thanks to a group of young Sicilians born Ludwig, a linguistic search engine that helps you write in perfect English, and which takes its name from a famous philosopher. Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Ludwig[…]

Another opportunity for Culture and Art in Palermo, the city will host “Manifesta 12th edition” in 2018

After being listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it has been proclaimed Youth Capital 2017 Capital of Culture 2018, Palermo in 2018 will also host the twelfth edition of Manifesta. In these three years, in fact, the Sicilian capital is engaging in a series of artistic and cultural activities for the final event. But is Read more about Another opportunity for Culture and Art in Palermo, the city will host “Manifesta 12th edition” in 2018[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Marco Gallo

We know that our Sicily is full of young, talented and one of them is definitely Marco Gallo. Marco Gallo is a young film director of Agrigento, who abandoned his beloved city to pursue his dream: becoming a film and be able to tell his stories through video. This passion was born in him when Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Marco Gallo[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: CreativeMornings/Palermo

Today we present a new project from Palermo International air. CreativeMornings / Palermo offers a range of free, short meetings to the local community. The topic of discussion is unique and chosen globally. Great idea for a break Alternatively coffee! Born in America the idea of Swiss artist, this project has quickly spread around the Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: CreativeMornings/Palermo[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Polline Art

Pollen Art is a project made in Sicily created by two young people with a passion for art and the world of the web. The project is a service designed for every artist, from the adult to the youngest, is that with little financial effort and time, can download his works on the platform. This Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Polline Art[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: PastActivity

PastActivity Sicilian is a cultural association founded in 2016 by the idea, and through the efforts of archaeologists, Laura and John who made use of external collaboration of a colleague, Claudia. The main objectives that the association intends PastAcitivity are the enhancement of the Sicilian territory and the rediscovery of the majestic cultural heritage through Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: PastActivity[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Orange Fiber

If we told you that in a few months in your favorite stores you can buy clothing made of citrus would you believe? Well yes, that’s the first Orange Fiber sustainable fabric created using the citrus industry by-products. A project made in the South, born almost by chance thanks to a photo appeared on social Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Orange Fiber[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Here rest your ashes

Today we present a project that combines business with pleasure, and that applies to all those who have the bad habit of smoking, despite knowing of committing a grave error. There are lots of ways and means to try to take off the habit: chewing gum, electronic cigarettes, various medical treatments, etc … but who Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Here rest your ashes[…]

BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Itti_co/Lab

How many of you think the city of Palermo without thinking of the wonderful sea that bathes the city? Unfortunately, in recent years this natural heritage has become less important and has been overlooked. The Sicilian organization which we present is born with the intent to revive the culture of the sea in the city Read more about BEST PRACTICE MADE IN SUD: Itti_co/Lab[…]