What It Means To Be A Sicilian?

Professor Gaetano Cipolla discusses the origins of the Trinacria, Sicilian humor, whether Sicily really is an autonomous region, and the Sicilian language. *For more Sicilian experiences join our channel group here: / @youmeandsicily
We discuss the rich history of Sicily and the impacts on language and its people. We talk about the economy of Sicily and why many sectors are struggling. Sicilians are intelligent and have a great sense of humor. Plus the art of talking with your eyes and hands.
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[@YouMeandSicily]

Part 1 of our interview with Prof. Gaetano Cipolla about the Sicilian language, history, economy and culture kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4jRk6dtip6ij5Ysi=-5u76y_0t_XRfnXy

[@user-cz1kh1xi6z]

I’m Italian, my family from Palermo , Greeks and Italian are so much together in traditions,etc. I’m married to a Greek gentleman😊

[@Rittlesleo]

We visited Sicily a year ago and are now applying for a long term visa then residency. We are so excited and are grateful to have found your channel!

[@klaravajda6237]

Thank you for the intellectual aspect of your series, and sharing the incredible richness of Sicily. I traveled the world, lived in four different countries and Sicily stands out, because of its people’s suffering during centuries inflicted on them by the invaders, who were not invited to Sicily!!!

[@YouMeandSicily]

THANK YOU Mami for your support!!!

[@donniefashionset]

A rich history of a magical land for generations of world travelers.

[@liberalatheist]

Ragusa pronunciation of 'chiavi' is the same as in... Indian (another Indo-European language). It's all fascinating! Thank you, Gaetano

[@vincentciliberti5026]

In 1091, Count Roger I of Sicily, invaded Malta and turned the island's Muslim rulers into his vassals. In 1127, his son Roger II of Sicily fully established Norman rule in Malta, paving the way for the islands' Christianization. Malta was part of the Kingdom of Sicily for nearly 440 years.

[@gamacaluso]

I am truly enjoying Mr Cipolla history lesson. I’m going to have to come back and listen to this again 🥰

[@MD11339]

I enjoy Professor Cipolla so much………he is such a wealth of knowledge. Thankyou❤

[@YouMeandSicily]

Thank you!

[@jenniferchiarenza7392]

Buona domenica a tutti ❤️

[@paulgooderham]

The professor's name makes me think of Colonel Mustard. :)

[@rosannap1152]

Great channel Greetings from Tuscany See you in Sicily or here

[@thewebhorse]

The wish to get indipendence isn't never died, is still high alive inside of every sicilian one, even tough hidden

[@thewebhorse]

Many many times I heard by sicilian people statements as "we should have indipendence as Malta" and similar sentences

[@vincenzafiorica]

Wow great info

[@janetlombardi2314]

A wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing this great video. Much love 😊❤

[@YouMeandSicily]

Thank you!

[@susanlombardo8444]

I see you have nice weather, Sunny and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. 👍😘 i can’t wait to come back to Sicily! ❤❤❤❤ From Sunny south Florida, Pompano Beach.

[@Loupadron2010]

OMG - This is outstanding to see this part 2 of the intellectual interview with Professor Gaetano Cipolla who is like a scholar. This is so beautiful and so interesting not just social, but his historical. So refreshing to see this and have the opportunity to enjoy this as a Latin born Italian knowing more about this little gem in every sense of the word called Sicily, Italy in 2024. Thank you kindly. God bless you guys always. Ciao,

[@YouMeandSicily]

Thank you so much! We are so happy you are enjoying it!

[@donmontalbano1734]

Thank you Esther. That was great.

[@YouMeandSicily]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petera618]

I really enjoyed this very much. I was raised in a Sicilian immigrant family, both sides from the same town on the north coast near Palermo. I've had the fortune to spend a lot of time there many times visiting my relatives. What the professor said about the oranges reminds me of what my mother would tell me about the food in Sicily that you'll never taste anything sweeter than what you'll find in Sicily anywhere. Also, the discussion about all the dialects is true. I was taught to speak a form of Palermitano. The "i" does take the place of the"r" and there is always an "e" after the "i" sound like instead of "La Testa" it's " 'A Teista". Interesting. A relative of mine once told me that the Palermo dialect with all its sounds and connotations is the most "Arabesque" of all the Sicilian dialects.

[@YouMeandSicily]

Thank you ! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@vincentciliberti5026]

Anyway, many thanks for your contribution.

[@piscesliguy]

Ciao buongiorno from NY

[@frankleone8695]

wonderfully episode,thank you Prof. Gaetano Cipolla, thank you Eszter, in regards Sicilian autonomous, communism ....you need to do a full episode ,invite Prof.Cipollato and Salvatore Giuliano nephews,and all the Sicilians in the world will have much clear knowledge,of true modern Sicilian history.,and not Italian propaganda.

[@jamesingram7203]

Very, very good video. I could listen to Prof. Chipotle all day. I wonder what stories would appear after a few glasses of wine😅😅😅

[@jamesingram7203]

I hate auto correct. I typed Chipolla and it got printed Chipotle!!! Mi dispache!!!

[@josephinefinocchiaro6458]

Love this!

[@nancypusatiermoore6548]

Professor Cipolla is so interesting, I just ordered two of his books. Thanks, Eszter, for another great video 🙏

[@YouMeandSicily]

My pleasure!

[@thewebhorse]

I can swear for any sicilian own land it's just Sicily. I reminded once a gentleman who used to be head of politic movement said "La bandiera italiana non ci dice niente" (italian flat is nothing for us)

[@vincentciliberti5026]

At 12.40 the island of Malta is mentioned by Prof. Cipolla. Before he could expand more another question is asked, and thus Prof. Cipolla did not follow through. Prof. Cipolla, please could you expand furhter? Thank you.

[@YouMeandSicily]

He said Malta was part of the Kingdom of Sicily. I

[@vincentciliberti5026]

"...northern part of the Mediterranean land beonged to Sicily. Malta..." Question asked. Prof.Cipolla was never given the opportunity of sayin Malta belonged to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.He was cut short by another question.

[@Musicjuice11]

I remeber my grandather stating emphatically "We are NOT Italian! We are SICILIAN!"

[@YouMeandSicily]

Love that !

[@paulfreitag7772]

Do you recommend learning Italian first and then learning to add in Sicilian or any different kind of method? Very interesting video Eszter! Grazie, Paul

[@YouMeandSicily]

I would learn Italian first.

[@REDBMXTEAM]

Where can we find that book, what it means to be Sicilian?

[@YouMeandSicily]

amzn.to/3uWHVeO

[@jeanmason1282]

Are those from the Aeolian Islands considered Sicilian?

[@YouMeandSicily]

YES !!! BTW here is video we did on one of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXitlWeam7pgi7Msi=4T8qS25lWKuJM_s-

[@fiorentinarusso3057]

The Aeolian islands are part of Sicily. They are part of the province of Messina.

[@jeanmason1282]

Thank you for sharing! That is the island both my grandparents are from. I have been there only once in my teens, many moons ago. I think the church in the video is the one my great uncle left a considerable amount of money in his will to help restore it, in the early 1900s. I don’t remember much of the town as the family home was at the top of one of the hills. I do remember those rocky beaches my cousins took us to! Thanks again!

[@jeanmason1282]

@@fiorentinarusso3057 we may be related. Our family name is Russo.

[@tizianacuscito]

A Ezster ____sincer cosmopolitan💚🤍❤️___