Katerina Ferrara / Elisabetta Falco
Sicily in Celebration / Sicilia in Festa A Dual-Language Travel & Festival Guide - English & Italian Side-by-SideImmerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Sicily while learning Italian or English. This unique bilingual book explores over 90 of Sicily’s most unforgettable festivals and sagre (local food festivals). The English text appears on the left-hand page, with the Italian translation on the right, and aligned paragraphs allow easy cross-reference.Per chi studia inglese o ama la Sicilia: Questo libro è perfetto per migliorare l’inglese attraverso storie autentiche legate alle tradizioni siciliane. Con testo parallelo (inglese a sinistra, italiano a destra), è uno strumento utile e coinvolgente. Esplora oltre 90 feste popolari, eventi religiosi e sagre da Palermo a Taormina, da Catania alle Isole Egadi. Impara nuovi vocaboli, scopri la grammatica in contesto, e lasciati ispirare dalla cultura siciliana.Whether you’re learning Italian or English, you’ll discover a powerful, real-world way to build vocabulary, improve fluency, and explore culture through the island’s most treasured celebrations.Festival Highlights Include:Festa di Sant’Agata (Catania) - A moving, three-day celebration of faith and devotionInfiorata di Noto - Streets become living floral artwork during this dazzling spring traditionCarnevale di Acireale - Sicily’s most spectacular carnival, filled with color, music, and joyPalio dei Normanni (Piazza Armerina) - Medieval pageantry and knights in full armorSagra del Pistacchio (Bronte) - A delicious tribute to Sicily’s most prized nutExplore Sicily’s Most Fascinating Towns and Traditions Travel through historic cities and villages while expanding your language skills. Visit:Palermo - With grand piazzas and layered cultural historyNoto, Ragusa, Scicli, Modica - Baroque treasures filled with celebrationSyracuse - Witness the torch-lit procession of Santa LuciaTrapani and the Egadi Islands - Where coastal beauty meets festive spiritEnna - Home to one of Italy’s most dramatic Holy Week processionsErice - A timeless hilltop town steeped in medieval charmWhy This Bilingual Book Is Different This is more than a guide-it’s a learning journey through language and celebration.Dual-language format: English on the left page, Italian on the right, paragraph by paragraphOver 90 festivals and sagre: A month-by-month calendar of events from major cities to hidden gemsReal cultural immersion: Learn through the stories, customs, and legends of the Sicilian peopleGrammar and vocabulary support: Instantly compare sentence structures