In the heart of every Italian-American beats the rhythm of the old country, right? The aroma of simmering tomato sauce, the pleasure of long meals at grandma’s, the feeling of community, and of “belonging” to a large, international family with roots on both sides of the Atlantic are like threads woven into the rich fabric of our heritage.
Of course, you know there are large Italian communities not only in the US but everywhere in the world, as we Italians have always been a people of travelers. What may, however, come as a surprise is the fact that there are more people with an Italian heritage around the world than there are Italians in Italy. Italy, a country renowned for its art, culture, and cuisine, is home to approximately 60 million people.
