Centro Culturale Peppino Caleca

Living in my beloved Castellammare del Golfo, I come into contact with many interesting people. None a dearer to me than the members of the Centro Culturale Peppino Caleca. This is an association of poets who write in Sicilian. It must be stated that Sicilian is a very poetic language and that it was Italy's first literary language in the 12th hundreds. The sonnet, was  first developed in Sicily by Lentini a port in the Court of Frederick II, stupor mundi. The members of the group range from the  92 years old Vito Sottile to the 19 years old  Angelica Ferrantelli. The reason of the photos was a visit we made to the home of the association's oldest stateman, Mr. Sottile whose energy and mental acumen stunned me. Here are some photos to sort of share the event with my dear visitors who by now realize that my love for Sicily and all that is Sicilian has no bounds.
Top two photos are L to R Mr Antonio Fontana and Mr Sottile, the third from the top is of Mr. Sottile, the fourth from the top is of Mr Fontana while the photo above is of Ms  Ferrantelly, the youngest member,
{eppino Caleca who died recently was the town chef poet in importance, followed by Vincenzo Ancona who died a few years ago.
HAVE A WONDERFUL SATURDAY / BUON SABATO