Colors of Isola di Ischia - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

One of the characteristic features of the Italian mentality is the desire to always and in all circumstances adhere to the bella figura. You can translate this expression as "keep style". In fact, we are talking about certain conventions of public behavior. For example, no self-respecting Italian woman will even go out to buy bread without makeup or wearing home cloth. By the way, this tradition is the base of how the locals behave in public, which sometimes is taken for rudeness. The fact is that to any resident of Ischia it is important to show how strong, resolute and powerful he is, even if in reality it is not true and the situation does not require it. You just have to deal with it.

The most important thing for the Italians, in general, is not career or success, but getting pleasure from life. The pleasure can be different, but it is rarely associated with hard work, and therefore locals can seem somewhat lazy. It is because of the principle of obtaining pleasures from everything that the Italians are very sensitive to the process of eating. Delicious food and wine here are appreciated regardless of the cost.

Many travelers are sure that a vacation in Ischia with children is also good because of the attitude of the local residents. The fact is that for Italians the family is sacred, and the child can do anything he wants. That is why in a cafe there is always a highchair, and in the store, the seller can occupy a child with a toy. Even more reverent than for children is the attitude towards women. It is absolutely natural for the Italian men to admire the female beauty, regardless of her age. By the way, they get married quite late, and even after the wedding, the mother often remains in the first place for a man. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

When you arrive in Ischia, you might think that the local people sometimes act too theatrically. Before supper, for example, the streets are filled with people, who are doing la passegiata. Beautiful clothes, a measured walk – all this may seem posed, though this behavior is quite natural for an Italian. The aestheticism, typical for the residents of Ischia, manifests itself in everything. For example, the rickety hovel can be furnished with antique furniture inside. The locals use a lot of gestures, while talking, and do not hide emotions, but few people are ready to communicate with a stranger. But, if you are considered a friend – then rest assured that many doors will now be open.

The inhabitants of Ischia are religious. The overwhelming majority of the population is Catholics, which, however, does not prevent them from being very superstitious. On the first week of September, they hugely celebrate the day of St. Giovanni Giuseppe on the Cross, who is the patron of not only the capital but together with St. Restità, the patron of the whole island. Fireworks, processions, dances, treats are all the obligatory parts of the celebration. The Day of the Holy Restrity from 16 to 18 May is celebrated with not less scope. St. Alexander's Day every year is marked with a beautiful procession, during which the inhabitants of the island wear dresses of various historical eras. The parade starts from the Aragonese castle, and ends at the church of St. Alexander.

On Easter there is "the run of the Angel", when the believers with the angel Gabriel on their shoulders run in the crowd. During the day of St. Anne opposite the Aragonese castle, there is a large-scale play organized in the sea. At the end of May, anyone in Ischia Ponte can witness the folk dance of La Naredzat. The ships were also involved during the three-day celebration of St. Michael Day in September. The gourmets should visit Andar per Cantine in September and taste the local products. In October, the Wine Festival takes place. If you like cinema, then come to Ischia in the summer to see the Festival of Cinema and the Ischia Global Award.