Teresa Di Fresco

The rituals of Holy Week, marked on the calendar this year from March 24th to March 31st, commence with Palm Sunday and feature special celebrations each day. This year, 83 Sicilian cities will honor these traditions, with many of the …

For racing enthusiasts, just mentioning the Autodromo di Pergusa is enough to stir excitement. This racetrack, active from 1962 to 2003, hosted the Grand Prix of the Mediterranean, filling the surrounding mountains with the deafening roar of race car engines. …

Is it really true that clothes do not make the man, as an old proverb says? We would not take this statement for granted because, based on experiences, it is not always possible to distinguish whether the truth corresponds to …

Although many Sicilians have left their homeland over the past century and a half in search of a better future, they certainly haven’t forgotten it. They’ve integrated well into new countries, cities, and communities, often achieving successful careers and earning …

While Sicily’s most active volcanoes, Stromboli and Etna, had been continuously rumbling for several days, Palermo was celebrating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of Rosalia Sinibaldi, known as Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, affectionately …

For those yet unaware, Palermo, not only cherished by its locals but admired far and wide, harbors some unique and exclusive features that distinguish it as the capital of Sicily. It boasts the largest historical center in Europe, a title recognized …

Old Saint Joseph, what’s in your basket?/ Fresh grass, fresh violets/ nests, birds, and joyful sun!/ In the smallest nook/ I have a little flake of snow,/ a plate of fritters/ and so many other beautiful things!/ As spring arrives/ …

The Belice Valley in western Sicily has come a long way since the 1968 earthquake that destroyed many towns in the area. The violent earthquake not only annihilated physical locations, killed around 300 people, and injured about a thousand, but …

Numerous pages have been written about the migrations of Sicilians to other countries in search of a better future, among which we remember Heart in the Abyss (published by Gastaldi in 1949) by Nino Di Maria, a native of Sommatino …

April 1982 marked the beginning of theArtichoke Festival in an area of about 700 hectares dedicated to artichoke cultivation. Now, 42 years later, the festival remains a reflection of the dedication of the residents of Cerda (Palermo), who have a …