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Pizzica and Taranta DancersFolklore is a large part of Italy and even more so, in the Apulia region located in what is the heel of Italy’s “boot” shape. In this particular region, folk dances are very popular and have their roots in Ancient Greece. The “Pizzica” is a traditional dance popular throughout the Salentine peninsula along with the “Tarantella”. These ritualistic dances were performed in honor of the gods of music and sun (Apollo) and wine (Dionysus). …

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Tommaso De Poi
Tommaso De Poi, founder of Trips 2 Italy, was born at the foot of the Alps in Lake Como, Italy. He developed a love of skiing, but as he grew, the waters of Lake Como became his passion. Growing up in Italy made him uniquely qualified to be able to share the love of his country with anyone who asks.