Art and Culture
The artistic heritage of Calabria reflects its historical events and guards priceless treasures of pre-historical times and Magna Graecia’s culture. The art of the past is connected to the traditional craftsmanship that, thanks to the shops that have been passed on from generation to generation, is still active; especially in small centers where most of the valuable materials of nature are available. Like the renowned Seminara ceramics, that were said to keep the evil spirits away and today have assumed a mainly decorative role. Weaving is another art that goes back to the Greeks and Romans. Like them, the working of the broom plant allows to produce fabrics of good quality and strength. Art and culture intertwine in symbols and popular traditions are stated over and over in folk stories and religious festivals that are a typical characteristic of the province.