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Please tell us your personal experience by answering the following questions. Your contribution is very important to us!

1) Why did you decide to come to Jesi or a town nearby rather than going to another place? How did you get here?

2) What difficulties did you face on arrival?

3) How did you overcome these difficulties?
4) What are the main problems you still face today?

5) How do you participate in the life of this town?

6) Do you feel you’ve received a warm enough welcome?

Thanks 😊

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We'd like to provide both newly-arrived migrants and any foreign newcomers to the city with a simple guide to the main features of historical and artistic interest in Jesi, as well as its main attractions.

Leave your personal contribution! What in your opinion are the most important places/monuments/attractions of the city that you would like to promote to people from other countries?

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As a new migrant in Italy, I got settled in a place near Jesi to be close to a friend whom I trust. Such a dear friend is needed in your new life in Italy especially with your very poor level of Italian language and the very limited knowledge you most probably have about the immigration regulations.

The most serious difficulty that me and my family had faced was the language. With daily Italian language lessons once they arrived in Italy, the life of my kids in Italy became easier especially when their school has started.

As we’ve got settled in a municipality near Jesi, transportation was the other difficulty. Thanks to the Italian traffic regulations that allows the migrant to drive with his home country driving license for one year only. Therefore, we’ve bought a car and managed it. However, another challenge for me and my wife has started to get the Italian driving license within a year with our poor knowledge of Italian language. Thanks GOD we both have got it on time and from the very first attempt.

Although my level of Italian language now is not that much good, but it helps to manage my daily life in a good way. Almost everywhere we go, the Italians we meet are cooperative and very willing to help. Therefore, I can say I received and I am still receiving worm welcome.

The work remains the greatest challenge for me and many migrants. This challenge become harder if you aim or you are qualified to do one of the white-collar jobs only. Despite my professional experience in finance and international business and my very good abilities in English language, I still suffer to find the job that makes me feel I provide reasonable contribution to the business community of Jesi.

I believe that the wider your local social network is, the higher your chance can to be presented to an employers because the local people can know or hear what kind of person you are even before knowing how professional employee you could be. However, a good Italian language is still the key word that helps in this regard.

My modest level of Italian colloquial language was and still considered a barrier that does not allow me to participate in many nice and useful social or cultural activities that the municipality of Jesi announces on weekly bases although some of them comes in line with my interests.

As my Italian language is improving rapidly in the recent months, few days ago I finished with success the basic course of aspiring volunteers in ITALIAN RED CROSS association with a deep interest to get more active and present in the volunteer activities where I serve the local community in the zone around.

That was just a brief story that tells the experience I passed through over years which I believe it might have been harder without the welcoming general atmosphere of the local community of Jesi and the zone around.

by HH

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MY SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES OF FOREIGNERS IN JESI

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MY SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES OF FOREIGNERS IN JESI

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Give us useful, clear and detailed suggestions on how to improve the welcoming of foreign citizens in Jesi. With your post, you can give a significant contribution to the city of Jesi. 😊

1) In your opinion what resources does the city of Jesi offer for the integration of foreign citizens?

2) What suggestions can you give us to improve the welcoming of foreign citizens? How can we make you or foreign newcomers to the city feel really “at home”?

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The most important place of Jesi that we would like to promote to people from other countries is Piazza della Repubblica. One of the temples of Italian opera, the Pergolesi theatre, is located on one side of this beautiful square, the centre of Jesi's cultural life and a meeting point for the movida. Built around 1790 this majestic theatre was named after the famous violinist and composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. A native of the town and one of the main exponents of Italian Baroque music. This theatre is a triumph of Rococo decoration. In the middle of Piazza della Repubblica there is a beautiful fountain. It is a fountain of stone lions around an obelisk (1844). This fountain was not here before, but it was situated in Piazza Federico II . I like this place because there are always a lot of people. I go there during the week end. I usually meet my friends in front of the fountain, then take an "aperitivo" in the bar in front of piazza della Repubblica. They make very good aperitifs with many kinds of pizzas, frittata cut into squares, grissini, bruschetta, sott’oli (literally, under oil) – sundried tomatoes, olives, little onions, etc. It’s a real ritual, and enjoying a true aperitivo italiano is a must on a trip to Italy.
Kal, from Tunisia

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When I arrived in Jesi people spoke too fast to me and used dialect. This created a lot of difficulties for me. I could not understand anything and could not speak. Even today my level of Italian is low and I have difficulty understanding people when they speak. Sometimes I feel discriminated, I feel that people treat me differently just because I am a foreigner. However, I like living in Jesi, I like participating in the festivals organized by the municipality or visiting local markets. These activities make me feel closer to the local people.
By Gaggu (India)

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The taste of Jesi!
By RDS, from Tanzania.

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I have family members that live here and they told me about Jesi. The most important difficulty I faced at the beginning was the Italian language. I overcame this difficulty by starting to attend an Italian school. This has been a great help to me. The problems I still face today are those related to finding a job. I participate in the life of this city by visiting  local markets, especially those held in September. I enjoy them very much. I feel at home in Jesi especially because my family and siblings are here.
G. (Nigeria)

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We were not at all familiar with the famous food and wine of the Jesi area, but our English teacher Annalisa brought some typical products to school, such as cheese pizza, Nutella doughnut, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Vino di visciola. We all tasted the food together and really loved it :-).

Here are the typical products from the Marche region that we have researched and would like to introduce to the world:

As concerns wine…

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi: it is a white wine with a delicate aroma.

Vino di visciola: it is a sweet aromatic alcholic beverage, from wild cherries fermented in red wine.

Rosso Conero: it is a ruby red wine produced in the province of Ancona.

Lacrima di Morro d'Alba: it is an intense ruby red wine with a fruity aroma of ripe red fruits.

As concerns food:

Pizza al formaggio looks like a panettone but is really a moist and peppery cheese bread. We loved it!!!!!!

Cavallucci biscuits with a mince of dried fruit and nuts, cocoa sapa, rum or marsala.

Dolci and biscotti di mosto , bakery goods made with grape-must.

Borghetti is a legendary coffee liqueur with a long history to 1860. The liqueur is made with a blend of robusta and arabica coffee, and no artificial flavorings are added in the process.

Finally we want to introduce some interesting markets here in Jesi: there is an indor market (food products) on Monday and Saturday in via Nazario Sauro and an open air Market on Wednesday and Saturday morning in the historic centre. Go there and enjoy!

JT (from Nigeria) & Farz (from Iran)

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A visit to a doctor (scheduled or an emergency) requires the newcomer to find someone to accompany him in his visit. He needs a person who speaks his mother language in addition to good Italian language in order to help him explaining his health problem and on the other side to receive the doctor’s medical explanation and advice.

Most of the time it is not easy for the patient to find someone who is willing to leave his job to accompany him unless he is very dear or close to him.

Besides, some medical situations are associated with critical or embarrassing considerations that make the mission of finding a suitable companion is very much hard.

I think a solution to help who is in real need to be accompanied can be set through a cooperation among the department that operates the cultural mediators, ASUR and may be the ITALIAN RED CROSS association.

Thanks,

H H,

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I love nature very much. In my country, in India, I used to go for walks in nature with my family and friends.
I still don't have a “heart place” here in Jesi and I have never gone to this nature reserve "Oasi Ripa Bianca", but after researching in class with my classmates, I really think I will go to visit this place soon.

My teacher and my classmates told me that it is worth visiting because it is full of natural beauty, where you can relax and spend a pleasant day, away from the traffic and noise of the city. So I recommend it to all foreign visitors.

The Nature Reserve is located east of the town and it extends along a portion of the Esino River and holds four natural environments:

The fluvial environment with the course of the Esino River;

The rural environment witha teaching farm dedicated to sustainable agriculture;

The lacustrine environment with the largest lake-dwelling heron nesting site in the Marche region, easily observable form the bird- watching stations, is certainly the most impressive;

The ravine environment, hence the name Ripa Bianca (White Ravine), is situated on the right bank of the Esino River. It is an alternating series of crests and valleys created by water erosion.

The Nature Reserve features numerous thematic paths fitted with interactive information panels and a panoramic viewpoint located above the ravines that help visitors discover the ecological characteristics of the different ecosystems.
by Gaggu (India)

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There are some very nice people who have helped me here in Jesi. My best friend is an elderly lady. I think older people are more understanding and helpful than younger people. In my opinion, the municipality of Jesi should help foreign people who have just arrived in Jesi to find housing. For me this was the most difficult thing I had to face. At the beginning I did not know who to turn to and what I should do. I was lucky because in the end I found a kind person who helped me. Maybe the municipality can do something to inform us and tell us how to go about finding housing. Perhaps the municipality can provide foreign citizens with cultural-linguistic mediators to facilitate the exchange of information.
By Gaggu (India)

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In my opinion, the municipality of Jesi should give us some useful guidance on how to move around to find a job. I think there is some misinformation about this and it is very difficult for me to get my bearings.
G. (Nigeria)

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I am happy to introduce this square to the world because it represents ancient history (it was an ancient Roman forum).

In this square, in a large pavilion erected for the birthing event, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen was born on 26th December 1194.

Frederick was the son of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI. His mother Constance gave birth to him at the age of 40 in this public square, in order to forestall any doubt about his origin and the women who helped her could witness the event.

Friederick was King of Sicily from 1198, King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy and Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 and King of Jerusalem from 1225.

Frederick was a man of extraordinary culture, energy, and ability – called stupor mundi (the wonder of the world). He could speak six languages (Latin, Sicilian, Middle High German, French, Greek, and Arabic). He was also known as an excellent scientist, scholar, architect, poet and composer.

In the centre of this square until 2021 there was a fountain of stone lions around an obelisk (1844), which is now located in the square where it originally stood, i.e. Piazza della Repubblica.

G (Nigeria)

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A grand event of historic traditions and modern fun takes place every May in Jesi. The city returns to its medieval roots when it celebrates the feast day of its patron saint, San Floriano.
The first attestation of the presentation of the pallium on the day of S. Floriano is from 14th September 1227, when Jesi forced the Castle of Apiro to submit.
The cult of San Floriano is celebrated with a feast that is characterized by three main events:
• the religious ceremony of the presentation of the pallium on may the 4th;
• the games held in honour of the saint and finally…
• the fair, in which not only the citizens of Jesi took part, but also individuals from the countryside and neighbouring regions.
The pallium is a banner of silk of various colours, black, green, yellow, gold, decorated with roses, flowers, etc. The figure of S. Floriano or the rampant lion, symbol of Jesi, is drawn on it.
Piazza San Floriano is today Piazza Federico II

So it is a very interesting festival because people usually do many things on this occasion, things like an historical parade (where all participants are strictly dressed with medieval costumes), historical archery competitions, the game of historical tennis, performances by historical groups of drummers medieval armed soldiers, archers, falconers, and much more. An other important activity is tasting and dinner with medieval menu. The festival is important for local citizens because it’s an elaborate affair which reminds them of their medieval roots. I have never taken part but would like to participate in the future.
Q. (Nigeria)

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Make sure that foreign qualifications and work experience count

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Make sure that foreign qualifications and work experience count

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Different refugees require different levels of support – for example those with degrees have very different training requirements that those lacking basic qualifications. Moreover local employers often discount and dismiss foreign qualifications and work experience, with the result that humanitarian migrants with foreign credentials often struggle to secure jobs appropriate to their levels of experience. This is compounded as many fled their home countries with no proof of their qualifications. Countries can help here by assessing and documenting newcomers’ education, skills and experiences. For example, Germany’s “early intervention” scheme, due to be rolled out nationwide, assesses asylum seekers’ professional skills and competencies through samples of their work, building on their declared work history.
What is the municipality of Jesi doing to recognise the skills of foreign workers? Is there a programme similar to the German one in Jesi? If not, I suggest the municipality take inspiration from the German model, if possible. Thank you very much for your attention!
R.

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I decided to come to Jesi because I joined my husband who had already been living here for some time. On arrival I was faced with the language difficulties also the inability to relate or do so many things on my own. I overcame and I am still trying to overcome these difficulties by attending the language school for foreigners. I am faced with the problem of the citizens not being open to foreigners and also with the fact that the colour of your skin still play a role on the kind of job you can get. I really don’t participate in the life of this town, but I would like to. I feel I’ve received a warm enough welcome, just that the system doesn’t recognize any potential in you once your skin colour is different.
Q. (Nigeria)

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In my opinion the Municipality of Jesi offers the basic resources for the integration of foreign citizens and it’s very good and fair (education, hospitality, etc). I think people of Jesi are okay just that they are uptight with foreigners, too closed or too scared. Also English as an added accepted language would be of great help to foreigners and then jobs should be opened to all based on capability, not based on citizenship or colour of your skin.
Q. (Nigeria)

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Poor health affects a migrant’s ability to get a job, learn the local language, interact with public institutions and do well in school – all things that are critical to integrating successfully, with refugees particularly prone to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, following their often traumatic and violent experiences back home and in flight. The Municipality of Jesi should assess the mental health of newcomers alongside physical evaluations, grant humanitarian migrants access to regular healthcare and ensure they are able to use it.
L.

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It's Jesi's most important and historically significant
square.
It's located in the historic-centre of Jesi.
Once it was an ancient Roman forum.
Facing the square are:

-the Duomo (dedicated to San Settimio), Jesi’s first bishop and patron saint;

-the former Franciscan Church and convent, now the Valeria Moriconi Studio Theatre and Centre, named after the Jesi born actress;

- Palazzo Ripanti and the Diocesan Museum;

- Palazzo Balleani with its elegant façade.

In the centre of this square until 2021 there was
a fountain of stone lions around an obelisk (1844), which is now located in the
square where it originally stood, i.e. Piazza della Repubblica.

Local citizens usually sit or pass time here especially when it's sunny. Piazza Federico II is named after Federico II of Hohenstaufen, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. He was born in the centre of this square in a tent. He had a lot of abilities like he could speak 6 languages: Latin, French, Greek, Arabic, German and Sicilian. He was also a scientist, scholar, architect, poet and composer. He was a man of extraordinary culture, energy and ability, called by a contemporary chronicler 'stupor mundi'(the wonder of the world), the first European and by many historians the first modern ruler. His complex political and cultural legacy has attracted debates until this day.

By: Ria (congolese) & Pritty(Bangladesh)

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My experience so far in Jesi...rekindle a reletionship with my father

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My experience so far in Jesi...rekindle a reletionship with my father

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I came to Jesi to rekindle my relationship with my father, the main reason as to why I live in Castelplanio, a village near Jesi, is due to my family. Fortunately I didn't face any difficulties moving here, but I find it hard to navagate, sometimes due to the absence of my friends. I'm still trying to overcome it day by day but I must say I've learnt to enjoy my own company and work on myself. Sometimes I feel alone, I miss interacting, laughing, dancing, going out, enjoying life with my friends but life is different here... in Jesi I've been finding it super hard to make friends... people are extremely closed.
By: Ria

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The city of Jesi offers help with health problems, help with writing your CV, it helps you find a job, helps you to navagate your way around Jesi etc... However, in my opinion the managers in workplaces should increase the payment of foreigners because it's not fair most of these people have children and make it easier to find and secure a job, it shouldn't  be as soon as they see you're colored with no citizenship automatically you're not the right fit for the job, this inequality needs to stop. Just like MLK said " I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character", it's time the town of Jesi makes a change...
By: Ria (congolese)

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My experience in Jesi: good neighbourhood but...

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My experience in Jesi: good neighbourhood but...

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I decided to come to Jesi because my husband lives here. When I moved here, I did not have great difficulties. But I noticed that sometimes people treat you like a fool, with insufficiency. The main problem I still face today is that foreigners, especially Africans, to Italians are uneducated people, one is as good as another, they are all 'coloured people'. This bothers me and makes me angry.
However, I generally feel comfortable in my city, I go to work, go to school and sometimes go to an event. The nicest thing about living here is that my neighbours are very kind to me.... I appreciate it. :-)
M.

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I decided to come to a town near Jesi because my husband lives there and it is more convenient for me. The difficulty I faced on arrival was the language barrier. I overcame this difficulty by going to school to learn the language. The school helped me a lot to improve my Italian. The main problem I still face today is finding a better job. I hope I can fulfil this wish in the future.
T. (Nigeria)

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People are often curious whether you can live in Italy without speaking the local language.

To that I answer: it depends on how you define living. Can you survive? Absolutely! In all major cities, even (Jesi)there are many Italians who speak a basic level of English. You will be able to order meals in English, ask for directions in English, and maybe even make Italian friends in English. If you want to come to Italy but don’t speak Italian, I encourage you to go for it! I am living proof that you can move to Italy without speaking Italian and make it work. I will also be the first to tell you it is not easy or always fun. If you move to Italy without first speaking the language, you will face frustrations, misunderstandings, and unavoidable mental fatigue. Navigating a new world in a new language is demanding, but as with any challenge, it is equally gratifying.

My personal experience in Jesi hospital not once but couple times before I even knew the Italian language. I got assisted with medical personnels who speak English and was lucky also to meet one who had travelled to my country in an island called Zanzibar, spoke to me in pefect Swahili which made my day.

We had just moved to Italy in 2012 as we were approaching spring. I felt sick, I mean I was very ill.  All we knew was to say "good morning", "please" and "thank you" in Italian.

My husband called the 112 number, he requested for help in English, the operator understood, she spoke good English and she sent us an ambulance which rushed us to the( ICU) Pronto Socosso . "And here comes the fun part". I or my husband couldn’t actually explain my problem. He literally explained in French what I said in English and with signs, all I could say " I am in pain", pointing to where I had pain. After a while, in walked a doctor who spoke perfect English. He assisted us while I was waiting to be discharged, the next day in walked a doctor who asked me how I was feeling, because by morning the medical personal knew we were the couple new in town that had no idea of the language. He asked me where I was from and I said Tanzania and he spoke my mother tongue and explaing how he liked my country, the people are friendly and so on, I was amazed. He spoke to my husband in Greek and French too.

My husband gets away with not speaking Italian he speaks many languages apart from Italian as he works with international groups. But two months ago he made a resolution and he enrolled in a language school because he said it was time for him to speak Italian and fluently, since medical personals he has come across in his time in Italy speak many foreign languages, Spanish, French name it; why can’t he try and speak their language?

Medical personnel working in Italy are not required to speak English. However, some doctors may be able to communicate in English. There is always someone who can assist. I give thumbs up for Carlo Urbani Hospital of Jesi. They also have an anesthesiologist doctors who speaks perfect English, she is great. Never allow not speaking Italian to discourage you from going to hospital or from coming to Italy. I almost made that mistake when choosing our abroad destination, and my life would be dramatically different today if I had followed my fear instead of my dream..

RDS.

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The padlet project and my teacher's questions have made me think about an issue that is very important to me. I am talking about Italian citizenship.

In general, Italian citizenship is transmitted by blood, which means that the Italian parent generates Italian citizen children. This applies even if the child was born abroad.

However, this rule does not apply to children born on Italian territory to foreign parents.

In this case, in fact, children of foreign parents born in Italy do not automatically obtain Italian nationality.

Italian law states that: "children of foreign parents born in Italy acquire the citizenship of their parents" therefore a foreign citizenship.

But if you were born in Italy, or if your child was born in Italy, there is a possibility to apply for Italian citizenship.

According to Italian law: Art. 4, para. 2 of Italian Law No. 91 of 1992: 'a foreigner born in Italy who has resided there legally without interruption until reaching the age of majority becomes an Italian citizen if he/she declares his/her wish to acquire Italian citizenship within one year from that date'.

In other countries of the world, however, it does not work like that. For example in America it is very different.
All people born on US soil are US citizens. And this citizenship status by birth not only applies for life and does not have to be renewed, but is granted regardless of the status and nationality of the parents.
Moreover, whoever is born on US soil to a mother of another nationality without residence papers is still a US citizen.
I think that also in Jesi and in general throughout Italy, indeed throughout the world, there should be this law. I believe this would make everything easier for our children and would make me and my family feel more "at home".
What do my classmates think about it?  And what does the municipality of Jesi think?

T (Nigeria)

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Yesterday morning I went for a walk in the historic centre of Jesi. I had various commitments and I also had to carry out an assignment given to us by our English teacher: taking a photo of a special place in Jesi that we want to introduce to the world. When I arrived at Piazza Colocci, I saw a strange blue horse and was very surprised. I was curious to know its story. So I took a photo and brought it to my teacher. In class, together with my classmates, I researched both Piazza Colocci and Marco Cavallo's story.

I discovered this:

Piazza Colocci played a significant role in the past centuries as a public space for the civil powers of the Free Municipality and Pontifical Government. In addition to the imposing Hall of Lords, the square is also flanked by:

·        the former residence of the Marquis Colocci family (it was one of Jesi’s most important aristocratic families);

·        the former church and convent of St. Augustine;

·        the Palazzo Bisaccioni building, with architectural elements from the Renaissance period. Today, the building houses the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Jesi.

I walked past this square often, but I didn't know anything about its history. It was interesting to discover it.

As concerns Marco Cavallo statue, we discovered this:

This statue is not simply a work of art, but it is the symbol of a revolutionary experience that changed the history of psychiatry and mental hospitals.

Marco Cavallo is the name of the sculpture of a blue horse, created in 1973 by patients, artists and staff at San Giovanni, the mental asylum in Trieste (Italy). This sculpture symbolises the deinstitutionalisation of psychiatric services in parts of Italy, as a result of which many psychiatric institutions were closed.

Franco Basaglia, the then director of San Giovanni asylum, tried to improve conditions for both patients and staff. To this end, different groups of professionals came together outside the institution to call attention to the unacceptable conditions behind the asylum walls.

Marco Cavallo consists of a wooden frame on wheels. The name was chosen in reference to the asylum’s late horse, also called Marco, that used to transport laundry and waste to facilities outside the asylum. Some patients had a close relationship to this animal and noted that Marco was one of the few “residents” allowed to leave the asylum premises on a regular basis. The horse thus symbolised “a process of liberation for all those suffering under the living conditions at the asylum”. Accompanied by around 400 patients, the sculpture was first presented in public on 25 March 1973 at the San Vito festival in Trieste. Due to Marco Cavallo’s height of more than three metres, an opening in the asylum’s perimeter wall had to be cut specifically for this occasion.

I am very impressed by this story, so I've decided to make it known to the world. :-)

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In  all towns of Italy even in Jesi there is an employment center (Centro per l’Impiego). The employment centre can help you to find a job, take training or ask for information about work The employment center (Centro per l’Impiego) is a public office that offers free services to assist job placement and vocational training for both Italian citizens and foreign citizens who regularly live in Italy.To use the services of the employment center, you must sign up first. Enrollment is free.

JESI Employment Center - Employment Center (Centro per l’Impiego)

All the information on the JESI Employment Center, address, info to contact the office and reviews on the service ... Email: cif.jesi@provincia.ancona.it

In Jesi you can find lots of recruitment agency that offers unique opportunities even  to multilingual job seekers.

RDS

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I know that in Italy and in many European cities there are more and more neighbourhoods where residents' associations called social districts or social streets are formed. We talked about this in class with our teacher. Their function is to bring the inhabitants together, organising events, parties, mutual aid operations. It's an example of mobilising the population that improves city life because it conveys a great sense of community: unity is strength!
I would like to be part of such an association and/or participate in festivals where foreign citizens are also involved, festivals where socialisation and integration can be promoted. In my opinion, getting to know each other makes us closer and removes the climate of mistrust and distrust that we sometimes experience. What does the municipality of Jesi think about this? Are there such organisations in Jesi? Do you organise festivals to promote integration?

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Service Center for Social Integration

Inside the Center there is a social worker, a cultural mediator and two integration workers.

The Service Center for Social Integration is a service owned by the Municipality of Jesi, managed by the ASP Area 9 with services provided by the COOSS Marche Social Cooperative.

The aims of the Integration Center are: to inform, guide, support and favour the social integration of the person.

The aim is to make resources known and promote accessibility in local services (social, health, scholastic, relating to training, employment and documents...), to interact and collaborate with services by promoting a culture of network, create a point of connection with the services and a point of reference for the migrant person.

The Center offers the following services:

-        welcoming and listening;

-        guidance, information and consultancy with respect to problems concerning legislation, residence documents, flows decree, citizenship, training and work, social and health problems, etc.;

-        support in the preparation of practices concerning residence documents;

-        promotion of local services and resources;

-        assistance in completing the forms relating to municipal and regional tenders;

-        indications concerning the active job search and preparation of curriculum vitae;

-        collection of proposals, suggestions and promotion of initiatives for integration;

-        promotion of local services and resources.

RDS

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The most important place of Jesi that we would like to promote to people from other countries is the Planettiana Municipal Library. It is located in the Renaissance Palazzo della Signoria, the work of the famous Sienese architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini.
The library was founded in 1859 thanks to the donation of the library by the Marquis Angelo Ghislieri.
It took its name after the precious collection of books and archives the Pianetti family donated to the Municipality of Jesi.
Inside there are numerous ancient fonts ( manuscripts, incunabula, sixteenth century).  The public reading section has been established over time.  The library also periodically organized cultural initiatives to provide reading aimed at various age groups.
The Planettiana Library has been a member of the National Library Service (SBN) sice 1990, a cooperation system that involves all cataloguing and an interlibrary loan network between cultural institutes throughout the country.
Reading is a very important thing because it makes us better people, which is why we decided to research this place. We have never been to this library but we would like to go there together. It has great historical value and our teacher told us that it is also very beautiful, so we would recommend everyone to go there.
By AN

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We chose to find out more about the story of this great Emperor because we really like history and because this person played a central role in the city of Jesi, so it is only right that anyone who decides to come to Jesi should know the life and deeds of this person with an extraordinary personality and go and visit the museum dedicated to him.

The Frederick II Museum is an absolute unicum set up in the historic Palazzo Ghislieri (in Piazza Federico II), which recalls the life and work of the Emperor called "Stupor Mundi" (= "wonder of the world"). Frederick II (26 December 1194, 13 December 1250), was King of Sicily from 1198, King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy and King of Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 and  King of Jerusalem from 1225. He was the son of Emperor Henry Vl of Hohenstaufen dynasty and Queen Constance of Sicily of the Hauteville dynasty. Speaking SIX languages Frederick II has a reputation as a renaissance man, as scientist, scholar, architect, poet and composer. As an avid patron of science and the arts, he played a major role in promoting literature through the Sicilian school of poetry. He was also the first King to formally outlaw trial by ordeal. He was born in Jesi; his mother gave birth to him at the age of 40, in a public square to silence doubters, because there were a lot of gossips and rumours an account of her advanced age. A man of extraordinary culture, energy and ability called by a contemporary "Stupor Mundi" and by many historians the First modern ruler, he established in Sicily and southern Italy something very much like a modern, centrally governed Kingdom with an efficient bureaucracy.

We recommend everyone to go and see this museum to learn more about the story of this great Emperor.

By Mi & co

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I've decided to come to Jesi because my husband lives here and we both want to live together. My husband sent me the necessary documents in Morocco and I also prepared other necessary documents in Morocco, after which I came here easily. At the beginning, I did not find any difficulties with the language or life, but after six months, my husband lost his job due to the crisis Italy was going through. Later, my husband found work, but unfortunately in many cases he did not receive his salary.
I heard that there is an association that helps people find work, so my husband started working in a field planting vegetables which the association's owners then sell. I am now unemployed and would like to work to help my husband provide for my children's needs. I always advise my children not to throw rubbish in the street and to respect people everywhere. When I find something thrown on the ground, like tree branches, etc. I keep it away from the road so that it does not hurt people. I advise everyone to come here to Jesi. All the people here love and respect me and give me and my children gifts. I am very impressed by their kindness towards me. I am very happy when I see people talking to my children and laughing with them. My Italian neighbours always invite me to sit with them. I love them very much, just like my family!
S.

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If I may make a suggestion, I would say that people should stop thinking that foreigners (Africans) are stupid. People should start treating the children of foreigners who were born here and go to school with Italian children according to their intelligence and quality and not the colour of their skin. I say this because I know an Italian boy who stopped playing football with a foreign child for these very reasons. This bothered me a lot. Everyone has their faults, so let's all start respecting each other and living well together. I am sure that we could do many good things together that way. :-)
M.

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Language Exchange

From many Italians I’ve met in Jesi and the zone around; I knew that paying attention to learn English language as a second language was not a priority for most of them during their study time.

Many of them discover later in their practical lives how beneficial the English language is for their career. As a result, they attempt to recover at least their English communication skills, especially if they are involved in business activities.

However, achieving this mission is not always easy due to various factors. First, the time limitations for individuals who work and second the relatively high cost of attending night language schools that are very limited in Jesi and their services do not cover this area.

On the other hand, I’ve observed that many of the CPIA students I met have a high level of English that allows them to be helpful in this regard.

Organizing some kind of language exchange informal small groups can be helpful for both sides, the foreigner who needs to improve his Italian language and the Italian individuals who need to improve their conversational English.

The above represents a chance for the qualified new comer in Jesi to contribute in the development of the local society to get integrated with.

I guess when such activity is organized under the supervision of a reputable body (Cultural center or library), the activity gains the credibility and confidence of the participants.

Beside English, the same can be applied for many other global languages like French, Spanish or Chinese..etc.

I am excited to see such activity in our city Jesi shortly as like the other municipalities near us.  :)

HH

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One of the most important place of Jesi that I would like to promote to people from other countries is Palazzo Pianetti.

I was really amazed by the beauty of this place. I didn't know it, but at school we did a research about the most beautiful and characteristic places in Jesi, so I learnt a lot of things about Palazzo Pianetti

A splendid example of the Rococo style of Central European influence in Italy, today’s civic art gallery of Jesi was once a noble palace, home of the Pianetti family.

The original design belongs to the Marquis Cardolo Maria Pianetti, alchemy enthusiast and architect at the court of Charles VI of Habsburg, who wanted a residence that displayed a taste similar to the Austrian style. However, the construction of the building was entrusted to the painter and architect from Jesi Domenico Luigi Valeri, who started the project in 1748.

The magnificence of Palazzo Pianetti lies in its large Italian-style garden, protected by terraced walls, which provides the backdrop for the main building. But the undisputed jewel of this palace is its stucco gallery, which is certainly capable of impressing all its visitors now as then.

The eighteenth-century gallery (in the picture), with its 76-metre length, is the longest in Italy after the Great Gallery of the Royal Palace of Venaria.

I went there with one of my classmate to do a project with wool, it was great to stay there and above all fun.

Go there... it's really worth it!

by Sa.

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Language Exchange(Annexure)

In relation to my earlier suggestion, while browsing the net I have found two similar initiatives:

One interesting cultural initiative in Senigallia "Caffé Delle Lingue”. The café has four tables dedicated to different languages (English, German, French, and Spanish) with native speakers available to converse with. This provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to improve their language skills over a glass of wine.

Similarly, in Ancona there is an informal space for linguistic and cultural integration that aims to facilitate the access of foreign individuals to study Italian, practice their native language, and strengthen social connections. It is aimed at those who want to meet people of different origins and converse in the foreign language scheduled for that day. A facilitator is also present at the Language Café events.

It would be really nice to have similar initiatives in Jesi too.

I hope you would find these examples helpful in clarifying my earlier suggestion.

Please accept my worm regards,

HH

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My Suggestion and Opinions: driving license in English

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My Suggestion and Opinions: driving license in English

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1) In your opinion what resources does the city of Jesi offer for the integration of foreign citizens?

Jesi offers for integration of foreign citizens below are mentioned.

1) The Jesi immigration office
2) Italian language courses
3) Employment Services
4) Community center
5) Social services

2) What suggestions can you give us to improve the welcoming of foreign citizens? How can we make you or foreign newcomers to the city feel really "at home"?

In my opinion it is necessary to add English language in Driving license because for newcomers it's not easy to get driving license and do exam: we can give it only in Italian, German and French and there's no English.

Regards
AUR

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REPORT: SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER INTEGRATION (1)

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REPORT: SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER INTEGRATION (1)

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REPORT: SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER INTEGRATION (2)

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REPORT: SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER INTEGRATION (2)

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Hi everyone, this video is about 8 very interesting places to see in Jesi. It is in Italian, but speaks rather slowly, so I think it is easy for you to understand.
See you soon :-)

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Jesi: cosa vedere? Itinerario a piedi degli 8 luoghi da non perdere nel centro storico.

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1) Why did you decide to come to Jesi or a town nearby rather than going to another place? How did you get here?

Before I came here, I was living in Arcevia, I got a  special protection document so that's why the Italian government transferred me to Jesi.

2) What difficulties did you face on arrival?

The project of Arcevia brought me to Jesi by car. So that's why I didn't suffer any difficulties.

3) How did you overcome these difficulties?

I didn't have to overcome any difficulties at that time.

4) What are the main problems you still face today?

So far I haven't had any big problems. Actually, there is one: it is very difficult to find work here.

5) How do you participate in the life of this town?

Life is very good here; everything is very close to me, I can go shopping very easily at any walking distance.

6) Do you feel you've received a warm enough welcome?

I feel that the welcome was good here. I am happy to live here.

Regards
AUR

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I chose to do a search on Porta Bersaglieri because it is the place that I love most in Jesi.
Porta Bersaglieri is a prominent landmark located in the town of Jesi, Italy. Jesi is a picturesque town in the region of Marche, known for its rich history and charming architecture. Porta Bersaglieri is one of the main gateways into the town and holds significant historical and cultural importance.

Porta Bersaglieri is an ancient city gate that has stood for centuries, serving as an entrance to the historical center of Jesi. It is an architectural masterpiece, showcasing a blend of medieval and Renaissance styles. The gate is characterized by its impressive stone structure, adorned with decorative elements that add to its allure.

Visiting Porta Bersaglieri allows you to step back in time and experience the town's fascinating past. As you pass through the gate, you'll be transported to a different era, immersing yourself in the ambiance of medieval Italy. The gate serves as a testament to the architectural prowess of the time and is a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Beyond its historical significance, Porta Bersaglieri also offers access to the vibrant streets and charming alleys of Jesi's old town. You can explore the cobblestone streets, lined with colorful buildings, quaint cafes, and boutique shops. The town's lively atmosphere and warm hospitality make it an excellent destination for leisurely walks and discovering hidden gems.

While in Jesi, be sure to visit other notable attractions, such as Palazzo della Signoria, the town's main square, and Teatro Pergolesi, an opera house named after the famous composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, who was born in Jesi. The town is also renowned for its annual festival, La Festa del Verdicchio, dedicated to celebrating the local Verdicchio wine.

In conclusion, a visit to Porta Bersaglieri in Jesi is a delightful opportunity to appreciate the historical and cultural heritage of this charming Italian town. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the past, explore the narrow streets, and indulge in the local cuisine for a truly memorable experience.

Regards
AUR

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At school, our English teacher asked us to choose a place that is representative of Jesi for us, a place we would like to introduce to foreign tourists. I chose Palazzo Pianetti because I was very impressed by this wonderful place. We did some research on it and I discovered many things I didn't know.
Palazzo Pianetti, seat of the Pinacoteca Civica since 1981, is a significant example of eighteenth-century architecture.  Begun in the mid-18th century on commission from the noble Pianetti family of Jesi, it acquired its current appearance in the middle of the following century, when it was renovated on the occasion of the marriage of Vincenzo Pianetti to a descendant of the Azzolinos.  On the first floor, intended for representation, are the famous Galleria degli Stucchi, one of the greatest examples of rococo in central Italy, and the rooms decorated with the stories of Aeneas.  On the second floor, however, there are the living areas of the Pianetti family: halls, studios, living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, all decorated in 19th-century style with gallant themes and Arcadian scenes.  In the internal courtyard of the building you can admire a classic example of an Italian garden, a hinge element with the surrounding natural landscape.
Come and see it if you get the chance....you will be impressed too!! ;-)
by Th.

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My experience: poor knowledge of Italian language and culture

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My experience: poor knowledge of Italian language and culture

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-Why did you decide to come to Jesi or a town nearby rather than going to another place? How did you get here?
I came to Jesi because my future husband was here, then I found a job here and decided to stay.
-What difficulties did you face on arrival?
A poor knowledge of the Italian language, of the Italian culture and of the city (Jesi).
-How did you overcome these difficulties?
I studied the language at home and at school; my husband showed me the city.
-What are the main problems you still face today?
I still have some problems to make the documents I need; I also have a small level of the Italian language.
-How do you participate in the life of this town?
I pay taxes.
-Do you feel you’ve received a warm enough welcome?
Yes, my friends always help me here.
By Al.

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My suggestion: interpreter at the station or at least translation of train announcements

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My suggestion: interpreter at the station or at least translation of train announcements

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In your opinion, what resources does the city of Jesi offer for the integration of foreign citizens?
There are schools to study the Italian language (e.g. the CPIA), there is also an employment centre to help you find a job.
What suggestions can you give us to improve the reception of foreign citizens? How can we make you or foreigners who have just arrived in the city feel truly 'at home'?
It would be helpful to have the assistance of an interpreter at the station (perhaps someone who can translate train announcements: e.g. cancelled trains or long delays), or language help in understanding important documents (how to fill them out, where to find them, etc.).
By Al.

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Cooking evenings with specialities from different countries

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Cooking evenings with specialities from different countries

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A way of getting people to integrate more when living in a different culture? For example it would be nice to organize cooking evenings where people meet and try specialities from different countries. The culture of a country can also be known through its culinary traditions. What does the social integration centre think about it? I would love to participate in such an event. I could learn more about the cuisines of other countries and I could introduce my country's cuisine.
by K.

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My experience: my husband's help is important :-)

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My experience: my husband's help is important :-)

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1/ Why did you decided to come to Jesi or a town nearby rather than going to another place? How did you get here?
- I decided to come to Cupramontana because my husband lives here. After we got married, I moved to Italy (Cupramontana).
2/ What difficulties did you face on arrival?
- My only difficulty is Italian language. When I arrived I didn’t speak and I couldn't understand  Italian well. I got some misunderstandings with some people.
3/ How did you overcome these difficulties?
- I’m lucky because my husband’s beside me. So when I had problem, he helped me to explain to people. I decided to study Italian language too.
4/ What are the main problems you still face today?
- I’m still not good at Italian language, so I’m not confident enough to go to the hospital, go to the police station,… without my husband. I don’t understand all things that the doctor says or the policeman says,…
5/ How do you participate in the life of this town?
- I’m lucky because I met some good Italian friends. They are my husband’s friends, they helped me a lot. Now we are best friends. I have got many friendly neighbors too. I work for my husband so he can help me when I need. I’m so happy.
6/ Do you feel you’ve received a warm enough welcome?
- Yes, I do. I’m so happy to live here in Italy (Jesi/Cupramontana). Italian people are friendly, polite and kind. Thank you for all. :-)
by La

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In my opinion, it would be nice if there were more useful courses: language courses (English, French, ...), cooking and painting courses, courses to develop professional skills so as to find work more easily, courses that are free or not too expensive for foreigners.
In my opinion, what can really make us feel 'at home' is that
we can understand what you say, answer well to what you ask and, of course, that we can find a good job to earn money.
I have seen that Italians are very friendly and polite. At school, the teachers are good and very kind to us. So if you have other  language courses or courses useful to find a better job, please tell us. It would be great! Thank you all, thank you CPIA & Centro per l'integrazione sociale!
by La

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Jesi is a very small town in the province of Ancona and it is close to Cupramontana, the town where I live. I decided to come to Cupramontana because, unlike Jesi, it is a very quiet town and it is also close to my workplace. As an immigrant, Cupramontana is one of the best places for me.
In Cupramontana there is a festival that takes place every year, it is called the Grape Festival. The first edition of the festival dates back to 23 September 1928, the oldest in the Marche region certainly, among the first in Italy, the Cupramontana Grape Festival is now in its 85th edition. Currently, the date, consecrated for many decades now, is the first Sunday in October. The festival is ideally linked to the ancient festivals held by the Romans: the Liberalia, Vinalia and Meditrinalia, pagan rites or grape harvest festivals that exalted grapes and wine. It is a celebration of the harvest but also of the fertility of the earth, in this area particularly rich in Verdicchio vineyards. I love the true meaning of this festival.
During this festival there are a loto of musical performances, "il palio della pigiatura", a parade of floats and food and wine tastings in the piazza.
I suggest to all tourists to come to the Cupramontana festival, it is really interesting and you can taste many good things.
O. :-)

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Walking together and making new friends...

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Walking together and making new friends...

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My experience in Cupramontana for the past year and six months has been very good, people are friendly and do not discriminate if you are white or black. I have never experienced discrimination in Cupramontana. They are very peaceful people, most of the time when I go for a walk and I meet someone I like to walk together, I really enjoy it.  There are many things that make me decide to live in Cupramontana.
O :-)

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My suggestion: a CPIA school in Cupramontana too

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My suggestion: a CPIA school in Cupramontana too

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The only suggestion I have for Cupramontana is that they should try to put in a CPIA school for immigrants here too, like the one in Jesi, so that it is easy for foreign workers to go to school. I know many people who would like to go to school but are discouraged by the distance. After a long day at work, they are too tired to go all the way to Jesi. It would be very useful and convenient if a Cpia school like the one in Jesi were also opened here. This is my only suggestion.
O. :-)