The Italian marine communities with their traditions and a historical, cultural and landscape heritage unique in the world in the center of «Azzurro – Sea stories», an appointment of Rai1’s summer daytime, which returns tomorrow at 5.55 pm With the fifth season, in collaboration with the Pro Loco National Union of Italy.
After the first episode of the last week in Sicily, which stopped in Levanzo, Gibellina and Agrigento, the conductor Beppe Convertini arrives in Calabriato discover Capo Rizzuto and the Castella, between reserves inhabited by sea turtles, red beaches of volcanic origin and the majestic Aragonese castle.
The story and architecture of the fortress will be told, with a look at the other towers of the coast, places of defense during the Saracen invasion of the 8th century. Look at the flora and fauna of the Ionian Sea, with particular attention to the remains of the Roman ship discovered in 2013 in Punta Scifo, containing the largest load of marble in the Mediterranean. We will talk about fishing with the Frao family, which has handed down this ancient and precious profession from generation to generation. There will be room to treat the safeguarding of man and the environment through a saving simulation in the sea with the dogs of the dog unit of Capo Rizzuto and a look at the center of recovery of the sea turtles of the protected area of the place, managed by the WWF Province of Crotone.
Solidarity and memory in the story of the cross of the church of Cutrocreated by the artist Maurizio Giglio with the wood remains of the cadic wrecked in 2023. Also traditions and folklore during the episode, with the patronal feast of Capo Rizzuto dedicated to the Greek Madonna and the grand finale at the Vecchia Torre, at sunset, with the music and dance of the folk group Magna Graecia.
“Calabria is often defined as California of Italy – Convertini tells us – with truly fascinating corners that deserve to be discovered in Italy and worldwide. It is always an emotion to tell such places».
“Azzurro – Sea stories” is produced by TV Press Star’s Management in collaboration with Rai Advertising.