The first edition of «Strettule, the itineraries of Postiglionese taste» is scheduled from 16 to 18 December. Satisfaction from Mayor Carmine Cennamo. The idea of the institution, in fact, is to enhance the immense heritage of the area, through the promotion of the villages of the South.
‹‹Making the food and wine, tourism and entrepreneurial excellence of Postiglione and the Alburni Dolomites known throughout the world, transforming the village into an opportunity for economic and social development››– these are the words of the mayor. The event was born from the synergy between the municipal administration, together with the parish, the Youth Forum and local entrepreneurs.
But what does the term «Strettule» mean?
strettule, Postiglionese dialectal name with which the alleys of the ancient village are defined, is a three-day event dedicated to food and wine, folklore and spirituality, which will take place from 16 to 18 December 2022 in the historic center of Postiglione.
Location of the event, will be the suggestive village of the historic center of Postiglione revived with a journey of flavors, ancient traditions, colors and music, which will enhance the EVO oil and the typical food and wine products of Postiglione, without neglecting the history and spirituality of the alburnino people .
A weekend full of events food and wine and cultural, dedicated to the protection of the territory, healthiness with the exaltation of tasty and ancient typical dishes places made with foods that represent the intangible heritage of the Mediterranean Diet and moments of fun.
Here is the complete program of the event in Postiglione
To kick off the event, on Friday 16 December at 18, the conference to be held in the hall of the parish oratory “Maria SS del Carmelo” in Postiglione, entitled “Extra virgin olive oil and typical local products, nutrition and health in the countries of the Mediterranean diet”.
At the conference which will be introduced and moderated by the journalist from Salerno, Maria Teresa Contethe mayor of the Municipality of Postiglione will take part, Carmine Cennamothe parish priest of Postiglione, Don Martin De Pasqualethe president of the Province of Salerno, Franco Alfierithe Regional Councilor and President of the Cilento Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Thomas Pellegrinothe councilor for agriculture and forestation of the Campania Region, Nicholas Caputoand the nutritionist Marzia Manilia.
Furthermore, among the speakers at the conference, some representatives of the world of excellence of local entrepreneurship in the wine, meat, olive growing, butchery, beekeeping, pastry, delicatessen and liqueur industries: Giuseppe Caputo, Ciro Macellaro, Enrico Foti, Ecle Pacella, Gerardo Marcigliano, Daniele Marcigliano, Lorenza Arena, Silvio Forlano And Nicoletta Onnembo.
At 7.30 pm the ribbon cutting will follow for the food and wine itinerary which will be inaugurated in the presence of the Authorities. Path where there will be games and entertainment for adults and children such as Santa’s house, street artists, Christmas markets, musicians and dancers. The event will also continue on Saturday afternoon starting at 19 and on Sunday, December 18, starting at 11 in the morning with the celebration of the Holy Mass at the Church of San Giorgio, the opening of the markets and food and wine stands starting at 11.30 with music, cooking and lots of fun until late at night.
A path that wants to enhance the ancient village with its typical products and excellences
‹‹The idea– explains the mayor, Carmine Cennamo-is to relaunch historical, food and wine, religious and cultural tourism in the Alburni mountains, the so-called Alburni and Southern Dolomites, through the first edition of Strettule. enhancement of the ancient village, of spirituality, of ancient traditions and of its typical features to be made known to the world so that Postiglione becomes a leading municipality in the South in terms of entrepreneurship and the fight against depopulation with policies that the municipal administration is implementing to build factories artisanal and agri-food products of typical products and obtain the recognition of the DOP brand for our products.
One way– underlines the mayor– to create wealth, protect the economy and give a future to the young people of our land because – concludes Cennamo – the action of a mayor of the South cannot and must not be limited to the ordinary activities of managing public affairs but must be transformed into an opportunity for the whole territory››.
‹‹An event that brings together the excellence of Postiglione–says the pastor, Don Martino De Pasquale. –Entrepreneurship, friendship, but above all culture, well-being and health – the priest comments – which together represent the driving force behind the best minds and economy of the Alburnum area where a healthy lifestyle with typical foods of the Mediterranean diet, economy but also culture and spirituality become one››.