“Quando ti penso vorrei tornare” is one of the most famous Emilian-Romagnol songs in the world, “Romagna Mia” by Raoul Casadei (1974), which represents an anthem and a song of love towards one's land by all those who live there but also, and above all, for those who have left.
But what's happening in the Emilia-Romagna communities overseas? How have they maintained their connection to their homeland? What are they looking for during journeys to discover their roots or temporary returns home?
Marina Gabrieli's research work, coordinated by Professor Pierluigi Musarò, delves into this and much more. The research was made possible by a grant established by the Department of Sociology and Economic Law at the University of Bologna, with the support of the Council of Italians Abroad from Emilia-Romagna. The main objective is to investigate the sense of belonging of people from Emilia-Romagna and their descendants living in Argentina and Brazil to their region of origin, as well as their travel expectations or habits in their ancestral homelands. A special focus also addresses the theme of new mobility, exploring the image that individuals from Emilia-Romagna who have moved to the aforementioned countries in recent years have of their native region and how they experience it during temporary returns home.
The survey results have also been disseminated through the report, videos, and podcasts found on this page, which will also be published on the communication channels of the Consultation of Emilians and Romagnols Abroad and the partner associations of the project: Yoda, Raiz Italiana., New Generations Terra Mar of Mar del Plata; U.R.E.R.B.A. Regional Union of Emilia Romagna of Buenos Aires; Association of descendants of Emilia-Romagna in Pergamino; Emilia-Romagna Circle of San Paolo.
