A small but significant symbolic gesture has tied Calabria to the school ship even more Amerigo Vespuccimoored these days in the port of Reggio Calabria. During the visit to the historic boat of the Navy, the president of the Calabria Region Roberto Occhiuto he donated to the commander Giuseppe Lai A plant of Calabrian chili pepper, authentic emblem of the tradition and identity character of the territory.
“The Calabrian chilli to conquer seas all over the world!” Occhiuto wrote on his social channels, accompanying the announcement with a tip of irony. “Notice to sailors: the Vespucci ship now travels with an extra march … spicy!”.
With this gesture, one of the symbols of Calabrian agri -food culture symbolically enters to be part of the plant species that accompany the crew during its intercontinental crossings. A simple gift, but full of meaning, which intends to strengthen the image of Calabria as a land of excellence and deep bonds with the sea and with Italian naval history.
After 21 months of navigation around the world, the Vespucci world tour has touched 35 ports and met different cultures and peoples. Now, with the Calabrian chilli on board, it also brings with it a little of the strong and authentic flavor of the South.