The legend of the neapolitan “pastiera”

Legend has it that every spring the siren Partenope emerged from the waters of the gulf to greet the people of Naples, cheering them with songs of love and joy. Once her voice was so melodious and sweet that all the inhabitants were fascinated and kidnapped: they rushed to the sea moved by the sweetness … Continua a leggere The legend of the neapolitan “pastiera”

Penziere

Penziere mieje, levàteve sti panne, stracciàtev' 'a cammisa, e ascite annuro. Si nun tenite n'abito sicuro, tanta vestite che n'avit' 'a fa? Menàteve spugliate mmiez' 'a via, e si facite folla, cammenate. Si sentite strillà, nun ve fermate: nu penziero spugliato 'a folla fa. Currite ncopp' 'a cimma 'e na muntagna, e quanno 'e piede … Continua a leggere Penziere