2024 was declared the Year of Italian Roots. Amadeus highlighted this from the stage of the Ariston Theatre in early February 2024, introducing the launch of the Italea project to the wide Italian and international audience during the 74th edition of the Sanremo Festival.
A journey through the wonders of Italy to discover one's origins and reconnect with the places, traditions, and culture of one's ancestors. The Italea project invites Italians living abroad and Italian descendants to explore the places and traditions of their heritage. Giovanni Maria De Vita, project manager at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talks about it.