“La Scatola Magica” with Dott. Anna Porcheddu, at the Italian Cultural Institute
“Il cimbro: lingua, cultura, tradizioni” with Pierangelo Tamiozzo
Have you ever heard of the Cimbrian language? It is a traditionally Germanic language, Zimbar, still spoken in some areas of Veneto and Trentino, in northeastern Italy. At present in Mezzaselva, Municipality of Roana, in Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, only a few residents speak Cimbrian. Our guest, Pierangelo Tamiozzo, a guitar teacher, songwriter and composer, comes from this very area. By listening to his presentation we will find out who the Cimbri were, and where they came from, their language and culture, traditions, cuisine. His mother, Serafina, was a native Cimbrian, and that encouraged him to carry out research on the ancient language of Altopiano dei Sette Comuni through music, traditional songs, etc. He has also held several solo, duo or quartet concerts, mainly in Veneto, but also in other parts of Italy and abroad; additionally Pierangelo is responsible for the musical and folklore section of the Cimbrian Cultural Institute of Roana. For the Cimbrian Cultural Institute, and with the contribution of the Veneto Region, he has published, among other works, two CDs containing traditional songs, songs for Mass in Cimbrian, a DVD on a Cimbrian legend and “De zeelighen baiblen”, a volume of “Canti Cimbri”.
What else? We are all looking forward to this fascinating cultural-linguistic-musical journey. Pierangelo will answer all our questions over a glass of wine, courtesy of Dr Elena Napoli, Club Malta Italian Sommelier Association representative, and some treats, courtesy of Mr Nino Bendici, Miratur. Everybody is welcome and entrance is free.