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Festa della Repubblica 2026 – 80th Anniversary / 80º Anniversario
Italian Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) is celebrated every year on June 2 and marks the birth of modern Italy as a republic. The holiday commemorates the historic referendum held on June 2–3, 1946, when Italians, simply were asked to choose between maintaining the monarchy or establishing a republic after the devastation of World War II and the collapse of fascism.
Maria Scuor
Jun 28 min read


Biciclette in Fiore – Arona 2026
“Biciclettata in Fiore” (Flower Bicycle Ride) is a long-running community cycling celebration in Arona on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The event is organized by Pro Loco Arona and is non-competitive family bicycle parade where participants decorate their bikes with flowers, ribbons, balloons, and colorful ornaments.
Maria Scuor
May 243 min read


Giro d’Italia 2026
2026 Giro d'Italia came through our little town of Arona on May 22nd. It was the coolest thing to watch and has a very interesting history.
Maria Scuor
May 2310 min read


Mother’s Day – Festa della Mamma
Mother’s Day is about more than flowers and cards, it’ about a mother’s love that lives in every lesson taught, every comforting hug, and every sacrifice made without recognition.
La Festa della Mamma è più di fiori e biglietti, è l'amore materno che vive in ogni lezione insegnata, in ogni abbraccio confortante e in ogni sacrificio fatto senza essere riconosciuta.
Maria Scuor
May 95 min read


Red Dust? - Polvere Rossa?
When I drove away from the hospital, I noticed my windshield was coated in dust. At first, I assumed it came from traffic nearby, but it didn’t make much sense since it had just rained. When I got home, I saw a strange layer of pink and red spots mixed with fine sand covering the entire car. I had no idea what it was. Not wanting to deal with cleaning it right away, I ended up leaving it like that for a few days.
Maria Scuor
Apr 195 min read


We Earn Every Wrinkle – Ci Guadagniamo Ogni Ruga
As we grow older, we start to notice the quiet changes in our reflection. The face that once felt so familiar is changing. Fine lines appear around the eyes and small creases settle near the mouth. Wrinkles, the signs of aging, remind us that time has been moving and that life has been happening. Every wrinkle tells our story!
Maria Scuor
Mar 177 min read


Clubhouse 26 Milano
Clubhouse 26 Milano is a special premium hospitality and cultural venue created for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, designed to offer visitors much more than just a place to relax between competitions.
Maria Scuor
Mar 23 min read


Milano Olympic Cauldron 2026 – Calderone Olimpico di Milano 2026
The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic cauldron is one of the most distinctive and symbolic monuments of the XXV Winter Olympics held in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo from February 6 – 22, 2026. It reflects both technological innovation and cultural heritage.
Maria Scuor
Feb 264 min read


Friday the 13th – Venerdì 13
Friday the 13th has long held a peculiar grip on the human imagination, blending superstition, history, psychology, and pop culture into a single date that many people still approach with caution or curiosity. The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is a fusion of two older fears: the unease around Fridays and the suspicion of the number 13.
Maria Scuor
Feb 136 min read


World Radio Day - Giornata Mondiale della Radio
World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates radio’s role as a vital and trustworthy means of communication. The date commemorates the founding of United Nations Radio in 1946. UNESCO designated 13 February as World Radio Day in 2011, and the United Nations General Assembly formally endorsed the observance in 2012.
Maria Scuor
Feb 117 min read


Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics & Paralympics / Olimpiadi e Paralimpiadi
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano The Olympic Torch came through Arona on January 14, 2026, and Chris my son-in-law @ chrisevans.film took these photos and video. La Torcia Olimpica è passata da Arona il 14 gennaio 2026 e Chris, mio genero, @ chrisevans.film , ha scattato queste foto e questi video. TikTok video - Olympic Torch in Arona / Torcia Olimpica ad Arona Photos / Foto Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games are an international sporting event dedicated to sno
Maria Scuor
Jan 199 min read


Crows vs. Grass – Corvi Contro Erba
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video crows destroying grass / corvi che distruggono l’erba When we returned to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada this past fall, I was stunned by just how many lawns had been ravaged by crows. I watched in disbelief as they carefully tugged up the grass, leaving what should have been a lush, green paradise looking torn and tattered—a disheartening sight for anyone who cherishes a pristine lawn. Have you ever wondered why this s
Maria Scuor
Jan 156 min read


Bat Houses - Casetta per Pipistrelli
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok Video - Bat Houses / Casetta per Pipistrelli Walking along the promenade in Arona, Verdemax boxes can be seen everywhere. Curious about what they were, I decided to do some research to learn more about them. These little houses are bat houses. They are environmentally friendly wooden shelters created to give bats a secure resting and nesting place in gardens, parks, or on buildings. Made primarily from natural pine wood, these bat ho
Maria Scuor
Jan 133 min read


Canadian Labour Day - Festa del Lavoro Canadese
Scorri a basso per l'italiano Did you know Labour Day originated in Canada from the 1870’s labour disputes in Toronto? In 1872 a parade...
Maria Scuor
Aug 31, 20255 min read


No Limits – Nessun Limite
Scorri a basso per l’italiano No Limits TikTok video – Video TikTok Nessun limite You are your tomorrow - Tu sei il tuo domani Our...
Maria Scuor
Jun 13, 20257 min read


Italian Republic Day – Festa della Repubblica
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of Republic Day - Video TikTok della Festa della Repubblica June 2nd has been celebrated as...
Maria Scuor
Jun 2, 20254 min read


CRACKINGART Arona
Scorri a basso per l‘italiano TikTok Video of Arona Animals - Video TikTok degli Animali di Arona Large plastic animals have taken...
Maria Scuor
May 2, 20256 min read


Labour Day – Festa del Lavoro
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video 2025 - Video TikTok 2025 THANK YOU LABOURERS - GRAZIE AI LAVORATORI 2024 thank you TikTok...
Maria Scuor
May 1, 20253 min read


Liberation Day – Festa della Liberazione
Scorri a basso per l’italiano 2025 TikTok Video - Video TikTok di 2025 FREEDOM - LIBERTÀ Here is a TikTok video of Italians flying...
Maria Scuor
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Why Water Bottles - Perché le Bottiglie D'acqua
Scorri a basso per l’italiano When you walk down the cobble streets in Italy you can’t help but notice water bottles near doors, gates...
Maria Scuor
Mar 3, 20253 min read
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