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Arba Sicula
Find out how you can join this non profit international organization that promotes the language and culture of Sicily.

Il Carretto Siciliano
This is a nice in depth look at the history, construction and painting of the Sicilian carts.

Ceramic Art
An introduction to the history of Sicilian ceramics and how to go about selecting it.

La Cultura a Catania
This includes brief biographies for important people in literature, history and music from the town of Catania.

Favole e Leggende
Read the myths, legends and stories of Sicily. They include La Leggenda del Vascelluzzu, Scilla e Cariddi and more.

Personaggi illustri
This includes a brief biography of famous Sicilians throughout history.

I Riti Della Pasqua in Sicilia
A nice guide to the rituals that take place during Easter. Stories include La Festa dei Giudei and I dolci della Pasqua.

Storia e Leggende di Sicilia
This has over 50 stories and legends of Sicily. Each listing tells you where and when the story took place.

Superstitions
This lists some common Sicilian superstitions like never put a new pair of shoes on the kitchen table and more.

Teatro dei Pupi Siciliani
This traditional form of epic popular theater was developed in Sicily in the early 19th century. The puppets are large, heavy and covered in knights armor.

Traditional Clothes
These nine photos, one for each region, shows the traditional costumes worn by the people.

Trinacria
This is the symbol of Sicily. It consists of three legs with the head of a woman in the center.

Folk Songs

Canzoni
You will find the lyrics to over 20 Sicilian songs. Titles include A la funtana, Cantu di caccia, Sicilia bedda and `A nannulidda (Ciuri ciuri).

Canzoni Sicilianu
Find lyrics to the following Sicilian songs: Mattinata Siciliana, Mariggiata, Sicilia Luntana, Signuruzzu Chiuviti Chiuviti, Turi Nun Parro' and 'U Vespru

Folk Music
This has 8 songs you can listen to on your computer. Songs include Ciuri Ciuri and 'A Luna Ammenzu 'U Mari.

Proverbs

Proverbi
Browse through 11 pages of proverbs that are written in Sicilian dialect as well as Italian.

The Sicilian Dialect & Language: Proverbs
Small collection in Sicilian, with English literal translation and idiom.

Sicilian Proverbs
This has a nice list of proverbs, which are in Sicilian dialect and translated into English.

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