The famous Italian singer venezolano, decorated Commander of the Italian Republic during a ceremony at the Italian Center venezolano, explains what it means to be an immigrant
Monica VistaLite
CARACAS - Footwear classic gold at the foot of the famous singer Franco De Vita, who Thursday was decorated with the Star of Solidarity Political Advisor to the Italian Embassy of Italy, Alberto Pieri. The ceremony, held in the premises of the Italian Center of the Venezuelan Caracas, was attended by numerous members of the community, fans of the artist revealed in a fierce hunt for photographs and autographs.
Councillor Pieri, speaking after the greetings of the President of the Civil Code, Mario Chiavaroli, stressed the value of the Star donated to the neo-Commander De Vita, the most important in terms of prestige and the first in history that the post-war Italian decorated those who had distinguished themselves for their contributions to the reconstruction and now rewards the ambassadors of Italy in the international context, efforts and successes of those who give honor to the country of origin.
- Franco de Vita - Pieri said - he is a member of First Instance of an Italy prodigal genius and resources. It has more than 25 million records sold and 1,500 concerts in 50 countries worldwide. It is said that ours is a 'nation of poets, saints and sailors' - said the diplomat - now I would also add to these singers and musicians. An artist
divided between Italy, Spain and Venezuela, where he now lives. A son of immigrants who spent his childhood in the Peninsula - where he lived from 3 to 13 years - and then living as an emigrant returning to Venezuela in that it gave birth. Adolescence in the 'No man's land' which are the banks of the Italian schools abroad, such as A. Codazzi Caracas, where he studied.
- When I returned to Latin America I had to learn English, I had no friends. I was a stranger in my land. The same goes for when I go back to Italy: places and people are no longer the same. Once you leave your country - decreed De Vita - you'll be forever foreign.
Everything changes, of course.
- I remember an Italy 'country', the games down the road, soccer with friends. A land alive. Today - regrets the singer, originally from the skin, Salerno - everything is more modern and more off, more tired.
and Venezuela?
- It is a political fact - says De Vita - but years ago people lived better. I feel that this paradise earth is deteriorating. Criminality, insecurity ... in Italy and unfortunately is the same.
good thing, however, was born: a consciousness stimulated by some of his songs, among them 'Extranjero'.
- Years ago, being Italian, and migrants, it was a shame. The parents tried to hide their children because the Italian were not discriminated against, not taught the language of their homeland. But today people are proud to be Italian and second, the third generation carries with pride abroad the Italian flag.
The singer, who scored with his notes of the music scene throughout Latin America with more than fifteen albums and songs composed by his colleague Ricky Martin, among others, warmly thanked for the recognition received, but after a few contacts with the public and the time devoted to the press, like a star has left the Civ soon abandoned his fans at the buffet table.
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