# Italian community celebrations for returning emigrants > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-community-celebrations-for-returning-emigrants > Updated: 2026-08-15T16:17:21.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Various Italian regions are hosting community events to honor emigrants and celebrate their connections to their homelands. In Basilicata, initiatives in Venosa, Tramutola, and Maratea focus on the concepts of ‘ritornanza’ (returning) and ‘trasmondanza’ (crossing borders). The Centro Studi Internazionali Lucani nel Mondo (CIM) is working to analyze migration patterns to address regional depopulation and is advocating for legal changes to better include descendants of emigrants in citizenship recognition. In Sardinia, San Gavino held festivities featuring religious services and traditional music to honor those returning for the summer. In Calabria, celebrations such as the ‘Festa dell’Emigrante’ emphasize cultural heritage and local identity. Events in Cicerale utilized culinary traditions, such as the use of local chickpeas, to preserve community history, while the 10th edition of the festival in Donisi focused on reuniting generations through music and cultural activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Calabrian communities celebrate Emigrant Festivals Calabrian communities in Cicerale and Siderno are celebrating the 'Festa dell’Emigrante,' hosting cultural and culinary events to honor local traditions and the ties between emigrants and their roots. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabrian-communities-celebrate-emigrant-festivals ### 2026-08-13: Italian communities host events for returning emigrants Italian communities in Basilicata and Sardinia are holding events to honor returning emigrants and discuss the socio-economic impacts of migration and regional depopulation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-communities-host-events-for-returning-emigrants --- Cite as: Italian community celebrations for returning emigrants. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-community-celebrations-for-returning-emigrants