Back to the Roots
There are journeys that aren’t made with a suitcase, but with the heart. They are journeys that cross oceans, generations, and faded memories. Journeys that begin with a surname written on a birth certificate, a black-and-white photograph, or a recipe passed down by word of mouth. "Back to the Roots" is not just a journey through Italy — it’s a rediscovery of one’s origins. It’s walking the streets where grandparents or great-grandparents once lived, sitting at the table with people who still tell their stories. Because roots are never forgotten; they simply wait to be rediscovered.
Foster an emotional connection with the territory, italian culture, and traditions
Create a cultural bridge between the italian community and Italian- descendant communities
Promote tourism in lesser-known and often forgotten towns
Offer personalized itineraries in the places of origin with an expert local guide
CUSTOM GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
Our collaboration with local archives, parishes, and municipal registry offices allows us to reconstruct the family tree and identify their precise places of origin. In some cases, we are able to find the names and of the ships on which our ancestors embarked and traveled.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
The immersive experience in the country of origin will allow families to visit the villages and towns of origin, meet the local community and the local mayor. We will organize a lunch or dinner with local families featuring traditional menus. We will organize workshops on local cuisine, crafts, and folk music.
NARRATIVE TOURS
With the assistance of an expert guide, we will organize guided walks to the departure points (ports, stations, places of memory). This will be an opportunity to listen to local stories and tales of migration told by the elders of the village.
WELCOME EVENTS
At the town hall, we will organize a symbolic "Back to the Roots" ceremony with the awarding of an "Honorary Citizen" certificate in the presence of the Mayor and high-level municipal representatives.
DIGITALIZING THE EXPERIENCE
For each family participating in the "Back to the Roots" Tour, we will produce a short documentary or a digital travel diary that recounts the day and the meetings. We will also give the family a photographs of the day and copies of their ancestors' documents.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
The Italian Roots of American Citizens
An emotional journey to rediscover one's origins
Recently, our company joined Dream On in the development of "The Italian Roots of American Citizens", an editorial project designed to celebrate the deep connection between Italian communities abroad and the towns and regions from which their families originated.
Through meaningful encounters, cherished memories, local traditions, and places rich in history, the journey will bring together past and present to create an authentic and compelling story.
Over the course of a two-day visit, the protagonist will explore the places that shaped their family's history, meet relatives or local residents who preserve the community's collective memory, and share personal reflections and emotions, making every story unique and deeply personal.
The highlight of these encounters will feature an emotional return to their families hometown via a 60-second promotional trailer.
The project's mission is to promote Italy's cultural heritage through the inspiring stories of individuals who, despite building their lives overseas, have maintained a strong connection to their Italian roots. Their journeys reflect the courage, determination, sacrifices, and achievements that have defined generations of Italian emigrant families.
The documentaries will be submitted, through RAI Com, to RAI Italia for international broadcast, with the opportunity to be showcased on RAI's domestic channels as well, helping promote Italy's regions and strengthening the bond between Italy and its communities around the world.
"The Italian Roots of American Citizens" is more than just a project—it is a bridge between generations, a journey through memory, and an opportunity to celebrate Italian identity through the stories of those who carried the values, talent, and traditions of Italy across the world while never forgetting where their story began.
Back to the Roots
As Italian-Americans, going back to the roots means more than visiting Italy — it means honoring our past, embracing our culture, and passing on the legacy to the next generation
