La Cultura Italiana
National AnthemListen carefully to the Italian National Anthem. Read what the Italian lyrics are saying in English.
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Italian GesturesA fantastic rap about Italian hand gestures.
A video to teach you some Italian hand gestures (part 1).
A video to teach you some Italian hand gestures (part 2).
Italian FoodLa Nutella
A video about all the interesting foods made with Nutella.
Ads for Nutella in Italy.
La Pizza
A great video to teach you all about pizza.
Il Gelato
Interesting facts about gelato.
History of gelato.
Italian Music/DanceTune in to some Italian radio stations to immerse yourself in the language.
Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti was a very popular Italian opera singer. He was born on the 12th of October, 1935 in Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy. He died on the 6th of September, 2007, aged 71. Pavarotti was one of the Three Tenors. Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. He performed in many theatrical operas like La Boheme’ and Madama Butterfly. View the above Youtube link of Luciano Pavarotti singing the beautiful song, Ave Maria, The Hail Mary.
Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli is a famous Italian born singer and songwriter. He was born on the 22nd of September, 1958 in Pisa, Tuscany. Andrea was born with poor eyesight. He became blind at the age of 12 following a football accident. Bocelli has recorded 14 solo studio albums including pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums and nine complete operas selling over 100 million records or CDs worldwide.
In 1998, Andrea Bocelli was named one of People’s 50 Most Beautiful People. In 1999, he was nominated the Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. The title of this song, “Because We Believe”, highlights the importance that we are all special and we were all born to shine in this world. Do you know some one in your family who also enjoys listening to Andrea Bocelli? Tarantella
In Italian culture, the word “tarantella” evokes images of a frenzied spinning dance traditionally played at weddings. However, this popular native dance of Southern Italy has a history and myth spanning several centuries.The dance, originally an Italian folk dance of the lower- and middle-classes, has been labeled as a dance to cure sickness and as a dance of courtship.The dance is one of unity and separation, which sees dancers flying into each other’s arms only to bound away again. It is considered unlucky to dance the Tarantella alone so it is often danced by couples or by two women.
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Italian CarsDid you know that in Milano some expensive and fast cars are designed and manufactured such as the Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari.
Alfa Romeo
The Alfa Romeo is designed and manufactured in Milano, Italy. The Alfa Romeo manufacturing industry started in 1910 and is still going strong.
Ferrari
The Ferrari is also another fast car which is designed and manufactured in Italy. Listen carefully to the above link to explore more facts about such a fast and very expensive car.
A Biography of Enzo Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari also engineered the Alfa Romeo P1 before designing the Ferrari.
Lamborghini
Did you know tractors were the first Lamborghinis?
Fiat
Many people forget that Italy also manufactures the small car, the Fiat. What do you think about the Fiat? Keep in mind that small cars are very popular in Italy due to the fact that the streets are very narrow and a car like the Fiat is very versatile and easy to park.
Scooters
Scooters are the most popular for of personal transport in Italy.
Roman EmpireWatch this video to learn about the origins of the Roman Empire.
Watch this video to learn about the fall of the Roman Empire.
Watch this video to learn the roman numerals.
Italian SportThe 10 most popular sports in Italy.
Il Calcio
Learn some soccer skills with this video.
Watch this video to see some famous Italian soccer players.
Listen to the anthem of Juventus.
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Italian FashionA new collection of beautiful Italian handbags.
A new collection of Italian shoes.
Armani's latest fashion show.
Watch the D&G fashion show.
The most recent Versace collection.
What makes Italian fashion different? Find out here.
Italian FestivalsA video about Italian festivals in Italian.
Carnevale
The opening of Carnevale 2020.
Beautiful Venetian masks.
Find out how to make a mask.
Each year, Carnevale is celebrated before the Lent season begins. Carnevale is a religious ceremony where people wear masks to hide their personal identity. The Italian saying for Carnevale is “Ogni Scherzo Vale” – Every Joke Counts. People play pranks and jokes on one another, it is an opportunity to be silly and crazy before the Lent season takes place. The Lent period is 40 days leading to Easter. Have a look at some of the spectacular masks and costumes worn by people.
Natale
A video about the traditions of Natale.
Find out about Christmas in Italy.
Find out about La Befana.
Read about the history of Panettone.
Pasqua
L'uovo di Pasqua.
A demonstration of making an Easter egg.
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