Antonietta Farella

Antonietta, born in 1949, reflects on the simplicity of her childhood in Baragiano. She vividly recalls iron beds and corn-leaf mattresses, symbols of a bygone era. Observing changes in marriage traditions and family relationships, Antonietta encourages younger generations to harmonize tradition with modern life, emphasizing the power of communication and connection.

Town: Baragiano
Date of interview: 24 July 2023
Setting: Recorded in the mother’s home; photographs taken in her bedroom, the symbolic core of domestic memory
Site/Area: Paese
Altitude: 600m
Population:
– 2020: ~2,500
– 1990: ~2,800
– 1970: ~3,000
– 1950: ~3,800