Picinisco Takes Centre Stage in “Radici Italia”: Promoting Heritage Tourism in the Comino Valley
Picinisco Join the project “Radici Italia” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and Rai, becoming the’the only municipality in Lazio selected. A unique opportunity for the descendants of emigrants to rediscover their roots and encourage the heritage tourism in the heart of the Comino Valley.
A Virtual Bridge between the World and the Ciociaria Region’s Roots
The project “Radici Italia” was launched with the aim of producing a documentary of around 45 minutes for each selected municipality, to be broadcast on Rai channels worldwide. The documentary dedicated to Picinisco, a mountain village in the province of Frosinone, aims to introduce the descendants of Italian emigrants to their ancestors’ places of origin in every respect:
- 🏞️ Environment and Landscape
- 📜 Local History and Traditions
- 🍷 Food and Wine Heritage (with particular reference to the traditional products of the Comino Valley)
Mayor Marco Scappaticci emphasises: «Roots Italy serves as a bridge between Picinisco and its emigrants scattered across the globe, to encourage them to rediscover their roots. We aim to strengthen the bond with Italians abroad and encourage further tourist numbers».
Picinisco: Excellence and Awards for Promoting the Local Area
Participation in “Radici Italia” This adds to the prestigious accolades that Picinisco has already received at national level, confirming its status as a high-quality tourist destination.
“Once again,” comments Mayor Marco Scappaticci, “ Picinisco It stands out for its history and unique traditions. After the ‘Orange Flag’ and the ‘City of Cheese’ recognised by the Touring Club Italiano and ONAF respectively, the ‘Radici Italia’ project is now underway, featuring Picinisco – the only municipality in Lazio – in this prestigious global media showcase.”
The project is a strategic move to promote the small mountain villages in the Ciociaria region, fostering the growth of new economic and employment opportunities, particularly for young people in the Comino Valley.
Details of the Programme and Acknowledgements
Filming of the documentary is already underway. Rai is due to broadcast it worldwide in the coming months February and March.
Mayor Scappaticci expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to Minister Antonio Tajani for the decision, and also thanked the RAI crew: director Francesco Ambrosini, writer Cristina Serra and presenters Marco Marzocca and Maria Cristina Fabrizi.
The community of Picinisco played a vital role in welcoming us and working with us, helping to showcase the area’s beauty and hospitality to the full.