by Pascal Gangi

My name is Pascal Gangi and I am a graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical-Mechanical Engineering. I was born in Sicily and moved to Revere at a very young age. My Sicilian heritage is something that I hold dear to my heart and I admire the art work that is presented in many of the traditional feasts from my hometown Sciacca. Five years ago, I started an art group for Italia Unita, a non-profit organization that proudly celebrates, coordinates, and promotes many events in effort to maintain the level of appreciation and pride in Italian Culture.

The art group which was created is compiled of various volunteers from the Boston area. The art group mission is to bring the art tradition and techniques from Sciacca, Sicily to the Boston area through the construction of giant paper Mache floats that showcase art works at local events and parades. We have been able to build floats to display for the community thanks to fundraising and donations from organizations, the public, or private companies.

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