Traditions and everyday life in ItalyFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Italy. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
186 keepsakes from Italy (83 traditions and culture, 103 personal) · page 4 of 7Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
I decided to post the images of my top 3 favourite places in my city, Naples. The first one is the view of "Golfo di Napoli", the classic sight of Naples, the sea gulf near the city. The mountain behind is the famous Vesuvio, a…
Shared by RomanEsp
In my country many popular festivals are celebrated with cheerful music and with typical dances and this happens mainly in the south of my country. In northern Italy, life is much more hectic and tied to business, while in the…
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In my free time I like cycling and strolling in the nature with my friend on the tuscanian hills expecially in the Chianti and in the north part of Tuscany where there are the Appenines where we pitch our camping tends. I play…
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I want to remember when I visit one of my favorite city in Italy: Florence. This is a city full of culture. It is in Tuscany and there are a lot of monuments and museums. I saw the Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Uffizi’s museum and I…
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Il convitto Palmieri isn’t really a boarding school as translate says and in my opinion is more than just a place! if you ask me it’s like a jungle: full of monkeys who don’t know civilisation or how to behave in a society but it…
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I live in Vicenza, a small city in the north-eastern of Italy. Once this land was called "Republic of Venice". Do you remember "Romeo and Juliet" or "The Merchant of Venice"? Both took place in this land. Now there is hard…
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In my city once a year (before covid) we had tradition to do these games. There were a lot of squad composed by friends group. Every evening 2 teams had to face each other in games like who eats faster a watermalon, who complete…
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Every summer on the night of San Lorenzo people (groups of friends but also families) gather on the beach around a bonfire and stay up all night for the star shower that happens yearly. It is very dear to me as a falling star…
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On the morning of December 25th, on Christmas Day, my family and I stand around the Christmas tree, all decorated and full of packages, to exchange the gifts we have given each other. Then we meet up with all the other relatives…
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These are the activities I love doing in my free time As you can see I like cooking, from pasta to sweet cakes, from salted dishes cooked in the oven to fresh desserts with fruits... I love spending time in the nature, I prefer…
Shared by ValskyNeko
Dear friends globalpenfriends from all over the world, I explored and hiked the island of Caprera (north Sardinia), wonderful experience and unforgettable places! Turquoise and blue sea to envy your friends in the Caribbean!…
Shared by Claudia87
On Sunday we (my father, my mother, my brother and I) usually reunite all together as a family with our grandparents at their house to have lunch. My grandmother and my grandfather are actually very good at cooking, so they…
Shared by Italiangirl04
"Festa dell'unicorno" takes place in Vinci, Leonardo Da Vinci's hometown. It's a nice village near mine. The event is a wondeful fantasy celebration, full of cosplay, shows, concerts, games: three days of magic where dreams comes…
Shared by Cele_Luna
Turin is a beautiful city in every season.. during winter you have lights all over the city centre and during Christmas time everything is so “festive”. During spring all trees have flowers and it’s perfect for a walk near the…
Shared by Ale_PB
These resin earrings are a little piece of my creativity! I like to experiment with colors and shapes, turning simple materials into something unique. Each creation is special because it is made by hand, with patience and…
Shared by Alex78
I play the clarinet in a band in the near little town "felina", it literally means " about cat" Idk why. So, we have rehearsal once a fortnight usually We play blazers, marches, famous film/cartoon soundtracks and music pieces…
Shared by Rocksonfire
If we feel like life is a bit stressful we always have food to comfort and soothe the soul. It could be at the “bar” (what many know as “café”) also doing enigmistica games, at home with some pizza or a cornetto at the bus…
Shared by sads
My country is full of art. I live, since 2000, in the northern part of Italy (near Venice). Sometimes I need to visit churches and museums to breathe :) This summer I went in a town near mine, to see a church where every inch is…
Shared by Aeda
Before pandemic I love live music and to see concerts. I saw international artists in different city of my country, Italy. I love pop, rock, elettro and metal music. Also I like to travel and to see different kinds of art in the…
Shared by Reby97
Every years, at the begging of summer, my marching band organizes a concert to celebrate summer in a beautiful scenario: an ancient cloister aged 1500. Here are some photos of last years (we played a medley of Abba!) Ps. I’m the…
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I like to prepare for the autumn-winter season by going on walks with my friends, and point to anything that reminds us of the soon to be cold weather. like the early crunchy leaves or the days that seems shorter, also going to…
Shared by Pato Q.
My favorite italian pasta: Carbonara. This one was prepared by my girlfriend Francesca with fresh ingredients bought by me: pecorino cheese, guanciale, black pepper, fresh eggs and thick spaghetti. We love to cook and eat…
Shared by Zechs
Christmas Day is truly special. After the big Christmas lunch, my whole family and I all play together (for example card games).My favorite part is how much time you get to spend with your loved ones, in fact I really enjoy…
Shared by Buffyyy
Going out with friends on a rainy saturday evening in Italy if u leave in a small town can be challenging , expecially if u have to take public transport but at the end the important its to spend time with your friends , chatting…
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This is one of my favourite things to do when it starts getting chilly outside. Walking around in a country like Italy is pretty much the same as strolling through an art museum, and I like to do while keeping warm with some…
Shared by Kitomi
Pordenone is one of the many attractive towns in Northern Italy that can be explored in one day. You can visit just that, combine the visit with a coastal town nearby, or on the way to the picturesque Dolomites, not far from…
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In Hong Kong, we celebrate the mid-autumn festival every year on the 15th day of the eighth month. We make mooncakes and serve it with tea and pomelo. It is a warm gathering with family, sharing food and appreciating the full…
Shared by JoyJJ
Near my house there’s a nice yellow tree. Is very close to my avenue and every time i go somewhere or just come back home i see it. I usually pass under its foliage like a welcoming, safety and kindness sign. I really like it.
Shared by Glycerol
The old quarter of the city where I grew up and lived until I was 13.this place is one of the most significant in my life. In every street, every corner in this neighborhood there is a memory of my adolescence and my childhood
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