La Montesina
The idea of promoting the ancient culture of Monte di Procida starting from the traditional female dress is due to the association Rione San Giuseppe. Through oral testimonies, supported by studies and research, the association has succeeded in realizing the ancient dress; in 2011 it has promoted its diffusion in small scale, also through the production of a doll. Dressed with black skirt and white shirt, it is accompanied by accessories made by our artisans, which gave life to the final prototype with handkerchiefs on the head, apron, earrings and necklace in red fake coral.
Full of meaning, the traditional dress leads back to the daily life of the first community, to its lifestyle, which has left in the contemporary world traditions that are still well rooted. These testimonies were collected during the competition "La montesina", promoted by the same association. The event includes the competition between the different districts of Monte di Procida, represented by beautiful girls who parade with traditional dress; each one has the task of "telling" a "cross-section" of Our Culture. Since the 2018 the competition has also included the participation of Italian-American girls, to emphasize the strong link between Monte di Procida and the United States of America. The competition aims to reward the girl who, most of all, embodies the native woman of Monte di Procida, "entering the character", studying and reading writings that tell the story of the community.
