SICILIAN CULTURAL EXHIBIT

Part of the goal of the Festa Siciliana is to preserve the history and heritage of the Sicilian American Community in San Diego. Now in its second year, the SICILIAN CULTURAL CENTER, located on India and Beech, will feature a wide variety of artists and historians--all dedicated to the preservation of Sicilian and Italian culture. We invite our visitors to step into the world of our forefathers to view old photographs of San Diego's first Sicilian immigrants, watch movies of Sicilian American history on wide screen television, listen to authors sharing precious family memories and discover what modern Italian artists are contributing to the world of art and culture.

We will feature a display of vintage photos that visually portray the history of the Sicilian and Italian communities in San Diego, as they evolved through the decades. We welcome photo contributions and oral or written histories from anyone who would like to contribute. For more information, log onto the Convivio Society web site for more information or call the toll free number at (888) 485-4825 .

 
RECREATION OF A SICILIAN VILLAGE
New this year is a recreation of an Old World Sicilian Village. Stop by to view a traditional Sicilian Carretta, fishermen repairing their nets, an authentic produce cart filled with traditional Sicilian vegetables, Renaissance musicians, cooks making fresh pasta, artists and artisans, and more.....Contact the Convivio Society for more information or to offer volunteer assistance or to participate.
San Diego native Brenda Mora, Chalk Artist and Graphic Designer will create a work of art on the street by using chalk as her medium and the pavement as her canvas as a part of our Sicilian Village recreation. This year, Brenda will join us in celebrating the spirit and culture of the Sicilian community as she participates as our first Sicilian Festa Chalk Artist. In 2003, she discovered her passion for street painting at San Diego's Little Italy District and has since then participated in many street painting festivals each year throughout Southern California. Make sure to stop by to view this unique creation of art that will unfold right before your eyes throughout the course of the day.