23 February 2009
Calabria Pride: Noi Ci Mettiamo Il Cuore
I just couldn’t resist sharing this *gorgeous* video promoting the Region of Calabria featuring one of our favorite sons, Gennaro Gatuso:
Gah! I *love* this video!
Don’t you just love the distinctly Calabrese feel to Gennaro’s words…simu o no Calabrisi? Are we Calabrians or not?!
For non-Italian speakers, the last line before the video montage is “Calabria has everything,” and then the closing line, which so perfectly describes my bella Calabria:
We put our hearts into it.
Viva la Calabria!
So, when are *you* coming to visit us here in the toe of the boot?
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- Kicking Off Travellers Calabria Week with Mimmo’s Music
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- Travellers Calabria Contest: Q and A with Travel Writer Lara Dunston Part 5 of 5
- Travellers Calabria Contest: Q and A with Travel Writer Lara Dunston Part 4 of 5
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Absolute Vanilla on 23 Feb 2009 at 7:40 am #
Now that’s what I call promotional advertising in a truly grand tradition! Wonderful! Love all that passion for the place!
Indeed…and Calabria is certainly *full* of passion
awedree on 23 Feb 2009 at 7:46 am #
Love the video; such a beautiful place and equally beautiful people. Thanks for sharing. As for visiting, you have no idea how much I am just aching to take a tour of Southern Italy! I will definitely keep you posted. Buon lunedi
And also to you Awedree
Gil on 23 Feb 2009 at 9:08 am #
The video really gets his message across as I now have more desires to visit Calabria again. Thanks for posting the videos.
Come on over Gil!
nyc/caribbean ragazza on 23 Feb 2009 at 9:38 am #
You know how I feel about Gennaro.
I hope to visit sooner rather than later.
nyc/caribbean ragazza’s last blog post..The Oscars
Is it normal that whenever I see Rino, I think of you?
casalba on 23 Feb 2009 at 11:27 am #
That gave me “frisson”. (He’s cute, too!)
casalba’s last blog post..Boiled Beef & Carrots
Hah!
saretta on 23 Feb 2009 at 11:31 am #
Carino questo! I like it! I haven’t seen it on TV, though? Have you?
I’ve seen it quite a few times on RAI and on SKY (which is why I searched it out on YouTube)–I actually thought it might have only been playing in Calabria, but it seems Judith in Umbria has seen, so we’ve branched into at least one other region
Joanne at frutto della passione on 23 Feb 2009 at 12:23 pm #
Great video! I have to admit that I was a little distracted by the open shirt!
Joanne at frutto della passione’s last blog post..Fritole ricche from Veneto
I know. So much eye candy
Jeff on 23 Feb 2009 at 12:35 pm #
I’ve stood several times in the very place he stands at the beginning, with that rock in the sea. I know exactly where that is! I thought it was Basilicata but the Italian Girlfriend says that’s where Calabria starts. I love the commercial too.
Jeff’s last blog post..Around the house…
That’s such a gorgeous spot; I haven’t been. Yet
Willym on 23 Feb 2009 at 1:26 pm #
We so do not want to be those type of ex-pats who say we really must go to….. and then 6 months before their post is ended realize they haven’t. Calabria is on the list. So much to see and only 2 years left to do it in.
Willym’s last blog post..Skate Italia!
Through all our communication, I didn’t realize there was a limit on your stay…oh dear! Two years is still a lot of time though…surely you can spare a long weekend
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Judith in Umbria on 23 Feb 2009 at 1:57 pm #
The other night I was watching San Remo and they showed the Dolce e Gabbana commercial for “Light Blue” with the guy in the boat in his skivvies, then they played the Calabria one. I was left sitting in my Umbrian kitchen with a dying old cat on one side, a shedding Persian on the other wondering where did I go wrong.
Oh I know that Dolce e Gabbana ad…it’s a wonder you could even focus on the Calabria one
Miss Expatria on 23 Feb 2009 at 2:05 pm #
OMG I’M COMING OVER RIGHT NOW. Seriously, that made me get all choked up. I’m so homesick!!
Just linked to this in my blog post – and I’m sending it to my friend so we can get DOWN THERE!
Miss Expatria’s last blog post..Absolutely Fabulous Travel Planning
Yes yes yes!
Lisa on 23 Feb 2009 at 2:44 pm #
What a fantastic video! And with Gattuso on top of it too – who wouldn’t want to come visit when he’s doing the promoting for his region?!
With my family right in Puglia, you’d think we would have come to visit Calabria at least a handful of times, but sadly, we’ve only been once and I was too young to really remember. Hopefully on one of these next trips over to Italy, we will make a stop into the toe and really appreciate all it has to offer.
Lisa’s last blog post..Nonna Linda, Daddy and Leandro lovin’
You’ll definitely have to come over, Lisa, and I highly recommend the Ionian Coast
amanda@A Tuscan View... on 23 Feb 2009 at 3:03 pm #
Ahh bella Calabria! Home of the beautiful people. All that and Gennaro too, set another place for supper, I’m on the next train!
amanda@A Tuscan View…’s last blog post..Exhale…
Woohoo! Can’t promise Rino though….
carol on 23 Feb 2009 at 3:04 pm #
just one word———-homesick!!!
Carol, this made me a bit homesick, and I live here
joe@italyville on 23 Feb 2009 at 3:27 pm #
I love it… con tutto il cuore:) and I miss Calabria. I hope soon Michele….
joe@italyville’s last blog post..Arancini
We’ll be here, Joe
Megan on 23 Feb 2009 at 3:41 pm #
I was just at BIT (Borsa Internazionale di Tourismo) in Milano over the weekend and let me tell you Gatuso and Calabria were BIG and STRONG at this event! Seriously, Calabria had one of the best exhibits (along with Puglia and Le Marche in my opinion). Calabria looked gorgeous!
Woohoo! Go Calabria! I’m loving this new initiative that seems to be taking place…come one, come all!
anna on 23 Feb 2009 at 4:12 pm #
Oh boy I want HIM! Wrap ‘im up Michelle, I’m on my way…..
Wait, haven’t I learned anything about Calabrese men from my past experiences?
Wait, yes I have and I WANT HIM!
anna’s last blog post..Me ‘n Pepe Le Pew…….
Hah! And speaking Calabrese…just too adorable!
Imani on 23 Feb 2009 at 4:31 pm #
I’d cook for him any day, any place!
Hee hee…he *is* a cutie
paul of the clue-by-four on 23 Feb 2009 at 4:32 pm #
mannajjia! ho un groppo alla gola… and I’ve never even been there.
one day, cara. and sooner than you may think…
paul of the clue-by-four’s last blog post..Help me help my community!
Yay!!!!!!!!
Imani on 23 Feb 2009 at 4:34 pm #
Oh, I forgot…Calabria is beautiful too. Gotta get back to the land of my father one day!
He’d be so proud
Sandy on 23 Feb 2009 at 5:01 pm #
Wow – so beautiful – I can’t get there soon enough!!
We’ll be waiting, Sandy!
Aimee on 23 Feb 2009 at 5:35 pm #
I wonder how long it would take to get a passport… could I be there by this evening??
Gorgeous, and makes me crave a trip to your part of the world even more than before. What a lovely place to live.
Aimee’s last blog post..Blog Cabin!
Yes, get that passport! Never know when you’ll want to flit over
Elra on 23 Feb 2009 at 5:44 pm #
Oh, that is beautiful. I am sure I’ll visit one day.
Cheers,
Elra
Elra’s last blog post..Panettone
Come on over Elra
My Melange on 23 Feb 2009 at 6:32 pm #
Now THAT is the kind of travel advertising I’m talkin’ about!! Very nice. Very, very nice
My Melange’s last blog post..Travel Photo Friday : Venice
I was *molto* impressed myself
Di on 23 Feb 2009 at 11:20 pm #
Sigh … just a huge wistful sigh from grey wintery Belgium.
Di’s last blog post..The weekend …
It’s a bit grey here as I type this, but that’s OK…the video reminds me of better weather to come
jen of a2eatwrite on 24 Feb 2009 at 1:57 am #
You have NO idea how much I want to. Truly. And Calabria in particular. (And yes, it only has partly to do with the research, but as I’ve done the research, I’ve so fallen in love with the culture).
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You’re going to love it here, Jen
Salena of The Daily Rant on 24 Feb 2009 at 3:14 am #
I LOVE the video!! Can’t you please translate line by line? C’mon, pleeeeeaaaassse? LOL
Maybe someday, but not today
Stay tuned!
Katie on 24 Feb 2009 at 4:01 am #
I love it. This is the year I visit Calabria, I know it!
Katie’s last blog post..Bella Foto Friday: Perugia
Woohoo! We’ll be here!
JenniferRafferty on 24 Feb 2009 at 5:00 am #
Hi Michelle,
Great video! I will be sure to add that one to my geneology blog.
And speaking of when I will be coming to Calabria… I am planning a trip this year. I have two possible times picked out, and then I need to find a companion who can travel either in the summer, or in late October.
I am so looking forward to this trip, you can’t imagine!
Jennifer
JenniferRafferty’s last blog post..La Bettola
Ah I remember planning my trip to Calabria *very* well…so exciting!
Leanne in Italy on 24 Feb 2009 at 6:57 am #
That is fantastic! I want to put that on my blog and will link back to you if that’s ok because I want heaps of people to see it.
Leanne in Italy’s last blog post..Italian funeral traditions
Yes! Please do! I want as many people to see it as possible too…it really is a great video
girasoli on 25 Feb 2009 at 7:29 am #
I was also distracted by the open shirt as well as his gorgeous face and voice. Do you know him?? I think I need to watch it again to see Calabria. Great video! I hope to get to Calabria someday.
girasoli’s last blog post..the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca ~ Bologna
Nope, don’t know Gattuso personally but he’s my favorite calciatore
travelingsuep on 25 Feb 2009 at 9:28 am #
Great video. I’ve just bought a flat in Calabria, only as holiday home for now, and look forward to returning in the summer. The video & your blog leaves me wanting to book a flight today.
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your time here
a. on 25 Feb 2009 at 12:15 pm #
Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it makes me want to visit Calabria! I always have wanted to, but Gennaro Gattuso without a shirt just sealed the deal.
Yeah casting him was *smart*
valentina on 25 Feb 2009 at 11:58 pm #
The place where they filmed the ad is Roseto Capo Spulico, province of Cosenza. It is my father’s village; I was just there last August, feeling that I never wanted to go elsewhere – ever.
I am happy that now everybody can see just how beautiful our it is.
I love your blog by the way!
Thanks Valentina! And thanks for sharing that info. Hope you’ll be back soon
Lenora on 26 Feb 2009 at 6:11 am #
I’ve been to Calabria twice from the US to visit my extended family there and each time wondered why tourism isn’t more developed there. It’s beautiful old Italy filled with gracious people and gorgeous scenerey. I miss it.
Lenora’s last blog post..Interview With Author Fred Plotkin
We have similar feelings on Calabria, Lenora
Thanks for chiming in!
Jessica, WhyGo Italy on 26 Feb 2009 at 9:59 pm #
Okay, if you can tell me that Rino wanders the beaches of Calabria on a regular basis – especially with his shirt hanging open like that – then I’m buying a ticket. Right. Now.
Hah now *there’s* an ad campaign!
joe@italyville on 28 Feb 2009 at 12:02 am #
Is Wednesday soon enough? My cousin is heading over to surprise my uncle on his 60th birthday…. he asked me if I wanted to go with him. Apparently it doesn’t take much Michelle… booked my ticket yesterday!
joe@italyville’s last blog post..Fantastic Photos
Awesome! Ask and you shall receive, eh? Buon viaggio!
calabria property on 09 Mar 2009 at 4:29 pm #
I absolutely love Calabria and its people, genuine warm hearted people with a real propensity towards hospitality.
Reggio is my favourite place there and I love walking along the waterfront looking towards Mount Etna!
Lovely description
Thanks for coming by!
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