These last weeks have been very particular for the island. Since the 25th of December, people have been starting to celebrate carnival. There are dance gatherings every night (except Monday) and the apotheosis should be sometime next week. The festivities are quite extreme. It's no coincidence that all this partying and heavy drinking happens this time of the year. The population here are by tradition mainly farmers, and during this season, there isn't a great deal to do on the land. Everything happens in the 'Circoli'. These 'circles' are private clubs, which principally all have a long history and are keeping a strong tradition.
I've been photographing in these clubs. Because of the different 'artistic' approach of the subject, I gathered some of the result onto a different web log: http://pantelleriacircoli.blogspot.com/
Like this site, it's a work in progress. Still, feel free to visit and comment!