Magica Italia with Berlusconi speaking on the background (video)

Magica Italia is the new video commercial that is going to air in Italy to boost tourism. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi speaks on the background. Will this video really help tourism and convince Italians to book their summer vacation at home?

Video length 31 sec.

Palermo Video

Enjoy this video of Palermo! (5:22min)

Top Scent in Palermo from Merike Sikk on Vimeo.

The Garibaldi Tall Ships Regatta 2010

April 11, 2010 11:00 am

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April 18, 2010 11:00 am

The Garibaldi Tall Ships Regatta 2010 takes place from April 11 to 19. The main protagonists of the event are the Tall Ships, the amazing “vessels with tall masts”, owned by the most important international Maritime Training Schools, navies, charities and organizations, which will be berthed in the host ports of Genova (April 8 to 11) and Trapani (April 16 to 19). The Tall Ships will be available for visits on board and will “entertain” the two cities with a variety of events and additional activities.

The event is promoted by Sail Training International (STI) and organized in our Country by Sail Training Association-Italia, a non-profit association founded in 1996 by the Italian Navy and the Italian Yacht Club.

Watch video (2:02 min)

History of Sicily – Video

This is not a recent video of the history of Sicily. We also have kept it for a bit on the SicilyGuide homepage. I think it is a good and easy way to have a laugh though. If you would like to understand more about Sicily’s history, please visit our related page http://sicilyguide.com/about/history/

Catania will host the next Fencing World Cup in 2011

Catania defeated Budapest to host the next Fencing World Cup in 2011. Enjoy this video (4:07 sec)!

Direct link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDMd7V07DKI

Antica Dolceria Bonajuto – Funny video

I still remember the first time I had some chocolate of Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. I was in Milazzo and a little pastry shop was carrying these vintage wrapped chocolate bars. It was love at first bite! Now I find the chocolate even in my neighborhood in Brooklyn either at Union Market or Bierkraft. I recently found Antica Dolceria Bonajuto on Facebook and saw this video that I absolutely need to share with you. It is their commercial and lasts only 55 seconds. It made my day.

Here is a bit of history from the company’s web site:

In 1880, Francesco Bonajuto, following in his father Frederico’s footsteps, opened a small cake shop in the picturesque, baroque setting of Modica. From his shop, he brought forth exquisite cakes of Arabian and Spanish origin, the fruit of centuries-long traditions, earning acclaim and appreciation from the townspeople.

For more information and/or order some of the best Sicilian chocolate, please visit www.bonajuto.it.

Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Address: Corso Umberto I 159
Modica, RG
Phone/Fax: +39 0932 941225

Almond Blossom Festival in Agrigento, Sicily

February 14, 2010 9:00 am

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February 21, 2010 10:00 pm

Agrigento will host the 65th edition of its Almond Blossom Festival this coming February 14-21, 2010. The event showcases folklorist groups and musical bands from diverse parts of the world: Armenia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Cipro, Georgia, Guatemala, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine (see last year video of a Korean group below). Tourists can admire the almond blossoms in the beautiful setting of the Valley of the Temples.

The Almond Blossom Festival originated from an idea of Count Alfonso Gaetani in 1934. The purpose was to celebrate the mild climate in Agrigento and promote typical Sicilian products.

Swordfish cooked in Salmorigano by Ciccio Sultano from Ristorante Duomo in Ragusa

“Timballo del Gattopardo” by Ciccio Sultano

We found some cool videos from Ristorante Il Duomo and its chef Ciccio Sultano in Ragusa and are going to publish them in our Food & Wine section in the next few days.

Ristorante Il Duomo
Via Capitano Bocchieri, 31
97100 Ragusa – Località Ragusa Ibla
Phone: 39 0932 651265
Fax: 39 0932 651265
Web site: www.ristoranteduomo.it
E-mail: info@ristoranteduomo.it

Video of Agrigento

Enjoy this video of Agrigento in Sicily!

Agrigento – Sicily from Web TV Italy on Vimeo.

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