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Italy's Last Queen: A Living Tradition

Italy's Last Queen: A Living Tradition

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At 94, Margherita Ciarletta is the last woman in Scanno, Italy, to wear the village's centuries-old traditional clothing daily. Known as "The Last Queen," she's become a tourist attraction, though she prefers a quiet life. Ciarletta, fiercely independent, continues her daily routines, occasionally needing a walking stick. Local officials are pushing for UNESCO recognition of Scanno's traditional costumes. Despite the changes, Ciarletta remains content with her life, cherishing her family and simple pleasures.

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