The visit in Calabria was a significant opportunity to strengthen cultural and historical ties between the two sides of the Atlantic. The program, divided into several moments, included institutional meetings with the municipal administration, where opportunities for future collaboration were discussed, and a guided tour of the village and surrounding areas.

This tour allowed guests to immerse themselves in the history, traditions and cultural heritage of the place, highlighting the deep ties between the Italian roots of the local community and those of Italian Americans living in the United States.

The event highlighted the potential for future cultural, tourism and economic exchanges, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the dialogue between local communities and the Italian diaspora abroad. The event, strongly desired by the municipal administration, was made possible thanks to the ties established with Italian communities residing in America, where descendants of emigrants originally from Cortale also live.

This inaugural meeting is a starting point for building future relationships between the communities, including cultural, economic and social initiatives. Among the goals is the establishment of a formal twinning between Rome (New York), Cicero and Cortale, to strengthen the sense of belonging, promote cultural exchange and consolidate historical ties between the places of origin and Italian American communities.