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In the region of Puglia, in Italy, there is a charming
province called Alberobello. The name derives from Sylva Arboris Belli, which
means jungle of war trees. Well located geographically, between the Adriatic
and Ionian seas, on top of a hill, since ancient times, it deserved the greed
of conquerors of different origins.
The trulli houses (which
means dome) are noteworthy. They are white, cylindrical and are built by
overlapping stones. The ceiling is formed by a dome, also made of stone, where
symbols are often painted.
Trulli exist only in this region, north
of Puglia, but nowhere else is the concentration greater than in Alberobello.
For this reason, they have been considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
since 1996.
The province has a rich history of glories and
sacrifices, and is currently a major producer of olive oil. Its calcareous
soil gives life to twelve million olive trees, some of which are considered
the oldest in the world.
In the past, this region was the bottom of
the sea, with the soil covered in limestone, thanks to the natural changes
that occurred on the planet. Devastated by audacious conquerors, their farmers
kept breaking up the earth's crust until they found suitable
soil for planting and life.
This gigantic work, which required
great effort and persistence, resulted in this abundant production of olive
oil almost enough to feed the entire country and still sell abroad.
What are capable of?
This region attracts thousands tourists every year interested
in seeing what human beings are capable of doing. Our transforming power
conquers the soil and overcomes the rock seeking fertile land for abundant
production.
In these difficult days it's up to each of us to use our own extraordinary powers.
Faced with the stones of the
difficulties, we can overcome our challenges if we want to. And by working
together we become a stronger force for progress, converting deserts
into gardens.
Our verb, our attitudes can encourage those around us who are
indifferent and tormented to change their attitudes. Our actions serve as important examples to those around us who, stimulated by them, become an important support to solve serious problems that distress many.
Conclusion
With continuous effort, we will find the blessed soil of love for the planting
of happiness and peace.
Aware of ourselves, we can make our life
worthy, acting in a positive way. The unhappy land, still useless and covered
with stones will receive the beneficial action of our actions.
Together we are able to eradicate ignorance, alleviate hunger and warm up those who suffer around us. Let us put our hands into action and use hearts and brains for good.
