Active Citizenship in Gallipoli
On April 23rd, in Gallipoli (Lecce), the “Beautiful City,” a descendant of an Italian from Argentina was recognised as an Italian citizen. Gallipoli, besides being one of Puglia's favourite destinations for its incredible beaches (popular with young people due to the great nightlife) and a beautiful [...]
OPEN CALL for Tour Guides and Tour Leaders – EXTENSION until 10/02/2018
The Social Promotion Association “Raiz Italiana” is looking for accredited tour guides capable of leading Italian descendants, from countries that have experienced Italian diaspora (Argentina, Brazil, United States, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Switzerland, England, etc.), in the discovery of their origins and in the reconstruction of their family history. The Association [...]
FROM ARGENTINA TO ITALY, FROM CÓRDOBA TO PUGLIA – PART 3
After a long break, we're back to tell you about the adventures of Raíz Italiana and conclude with Emiliano and Melina's experience in Puglia. After 3 months of experiences, travel, stories encountered and new friendships, on July 27th, the community of Guagnano officially welcomed a new “Guagnano fellow countryman”.
FROM ARGENTINA TO ITALY, FROM CÓRDOBA TO PUGLIA. PART 2
EXPERIENCES AND TOURS While awaiting the big day Emiliano receives his much-anticipated Italian Citizenship, our Argentinian friends have been discovering unique places, sharing moments that allowed them to immerse themselves in local realities and truly connect with their roots. From Raiz Italiana, we'll show you a little of this experience. Orecchiette with Mamma!!! […]
From Argentina to Italy, from Córdoba to Puglia.
The story we want to share with you is the adventure that Emiliano and Melina embarked on to reconnect with their roots and retrace the inverse journey their ancestors made in a bygone era, and from Raíz Italiana, we are fortunate to be able to accompany them. With all the documents in hand that date back to their Italian great-grandparents, […]
BITONTO-BUENOS AIRES: OUTWARD AND RETURN
Last summer, we accompanied Natalio and his family on their discovery of their Puglian origins and the search for his grandparents“ birth certificates. Here, after a few months, Natalio tells us about his experience: "On our last trip to Italy, we had an unparalleled experience! My name is Natalio, and I am […]
Italian Roots on RAI!
Last December, I had the privilege of being invited to talk a little about immigration and heritage tourism on Rai Internazionale’s ’Community’ programme. For those who didn’t see it, here’s the full episode. My appearance is at the 42-minute mark 🙂 http://www.rai.it/dl/RaiTV/programmi/media/ContentItem-c9745d11-93c5-4dac-b2c6-8cd2064a4f0f.html#p=