Cesinali
Cesinali: History and Territory
Cesinali is a municipality in the province of Avellino, in Campania, with a population of 2,561 inhabitants. The name of the town seems to derive from the Germanic term "cesine", which means "cedar forest", i.e. a land cleared for human settlement and agriculture. The origin of the center is linked to the Lombard culture and the political and administrative events of the adjacent Atripalda. In 1927, the town was merged with Aiello del Sabato and only regained its autonomy in 1950. Cesinali also includes a small village, Villa San Nicola, with a population of about 400.
Society in Cesinali
Demographic evolution
In recent years, the population of Cesinali has remained stable with a slight decrease in the number of inhabitants.
Ethnicities and foreign minorities
There are approximately 79 foreign citizens in Cesinali, the majority of whom come from China.
Languages and dialects
In addition to Italian, the Irpinian dialect is still in use in Cesinali.
Culture in Cesinali
In Cesinali, the entity "Teatro d'Europa" organizes theater seasons and acting courses since 2001. Moreover, the town also organizes various cultural events such as reenactments of the Passion of Jesus during Good Friday, the representation of Zeza during the Carnival period, and the tradition of "Rosammarina", a ceremony during which conifer branches decorated with citrus fruits are given to the residents as a sign of greeting for Easter.
The Economy in Cesinali
Agriculture is an important activity in Cesinali, especially regarding viticulture and hazelnut cultivation. The town also hosts the radio broadcaster Radio Punto Nuovo, which is one of the most listened to locally.
Administration
Dario Fiore, the mayor elected in 2019, currently leads a center-left civic list.
Photographic Gallery
The Church of San Silvestro and Largo Renzulli
Conclusions
Cesinali is a small municipality located in the province of Avellino, in Campania. Its history is linked to Lombard culture and adjacent Atripalda. Agriculture is one of the town's primary economic activities, which is also known for its cultural traditions such as the representation of Zeza and the tradition of "Rosammarina". The town also has an important local radio broadcaster, Radio Punto Nuovo, and a lively theater scene thanks to the organization "Theater of Europe". Cesinali is deeply rooted in its cultural traditions and history, as evidenced by the reenactment of the Passion of Jesus during Good Friday.
