History & culture
Festivals in Italy in June: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Tradition
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
June in Italy is a month of celebration. As summer arrives and daylight stretches late into the evening, towns and cities across the country come alive with music, religious processions, historical reenactments, food fairs, and colorful street...
A Look Back: Pompeo della Cesa, Armorer to the Court of Milan
June 2026 | Angela Spitalieri
June is here and that means festival time! If your community or parish has an upcoming festival, please contact us so that we can help you promote it.The weather is finally pleasant, and we hope you have a chance to get outside and enjoy it. From...
La Limone
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Phoenix entrepreneur Joanna Palmer, featured on Bravo’s “Below Deck” in April, has just published a culinary memoir and cookbook that prove the best chapters of a woman’s life have no expiry date.
Viewers of a recent “Below Deck” episode on Bravo...
Vogalonga: Venice’s Celebration of Rowing Tradition and Lagoon Preservation
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Ogni anno, la città di Venice prende vita con la Vogalonga, una vivace manifestazione remiera che celebra la tradizione veneziana e la tutela dell’ambiente. Migliaia di partecipanti attraversano i canali e la laguna a bordo di imbarcazioni...
Exploring the Naples Underground
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
It’s hard to describe Naples. Situated between a dormant volcano and the Mediterranean Sea, this city is a juxtaposition of danger and beauty. The city is fascinating, beautiful, and rich in a history that goes back to a time before Rome. To...
After Dark in Italy: The Magic of Night of the Museums
May 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Ogni maggio, l’Italia si anima dopo il tramonto per la Notte dei Musei, un evento che apre le porte dei tesori culturali del Paese fino a tarda sera. Da Roma a Firenze e Milano, musei, gallerie e siti storici accolgono i visitatori in un’atmosfera...
A Day of Voice and Celebration
May 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Each year on May 1, Italy pauses to observe Festa dei Lavoratori, a national holiday that blends political history, cultural expression, and collective celebration. Known in English as Labor Day or International Workers’ Day, it is a moment when...
A Look Back: An Old Tradition New to Me
May 2026 | Angela Spitalieri
Happy Anniversary La Gazzetta ItalianaIt is hard to believe that La Gazzetta Italiana is entering its 35th year of publication! The newspaper has come a long way since that first edition of just 20 pages. PAS Publishing has increased the monthly...
NIAF and Polish American Congress Sign Memorandum of Understanding
May 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Laying the groundwork for a broader coalition of European American ethnic organizations.Agreement Unites Two of the Most Historic European American Organizations in the United States
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the Polish...
