After a long wait, the day has come to meet the boy, grandson of emigrants, who came from Buenos Aires for the first time to his grandfather's country of origin!
As part of the "Italians forever" project, the Foundation italiani.it together with the municipal administration of Conflenti it has created "Conflict forever". After two years of waiting, due to the Covid emergency, we finally had the joy of seeing Conflenti Ivan Caraballo, nephew of Vincenzo Vescio and son of Karina of Conflentese origin.
Ivan Caraballo, after 13 hours of travel, from Buenos Aires arrived in Rome, took the train that took him to the Lamezia Terme station where, waiting for him, was Salvatore Buoncore foreign manager of the italiani.it Foundation.
The emotion of welcoming Ivan was great and even greater was Ivan's smile when he heard "Welcome to Calabria!". They were there to welcome Ivan in Conflenti Gerard Ferlaino, creator and founder of the italiani.it project e Paola Stranges president of the italiani.it Foundation.
"Hi Ivan, what a pleasure to meet you, I'm happy that you are here in Conflenti, for the first time, in the land of your roots". These are the words with which the president of the foundation greeted Ivan Caraballo who won the tender for the "Conflentesi per semper" competition which is part of the "Italiani per semper”Which aims to bring a descendant of Italian immigrants for the first time to the country of origin of his grandparents.
Ivan to Conflenti
After the photos in front of the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Quercia, so important for his family, and the exchange of greetings with the representatives of the italiani.it Foundation, Ivan had the opportunity to enjoy a typical Calabrian dinner; he met the director of the italiani.it Foundation Lorenzo Stranges and some relatives who came to greet him. He was entertained by talking with locals and after, he went to one of the main squares of the town where he was welcomed with enthusiasm and a spirit of friendship by the boys of his age ... his long day continued until late at night .
Finally Ivan is in Conflenti and his stay will last two weeks during which he will come into contact with the traditions, customs and habits of his land of origin. A full calendar of events organized by the italiani.it Foundation and the Conflenti municipal administration is ready for him. All his family members in Argentina are moved and happy and so are we.
