{"id":9023,"date":"2025-08-25T21:42:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/comunita-dello-stretto-di-messina\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T22:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T20:14:55","slug":"community-of-the-strait","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/en\/community-of-the-strait\/","title":{"rendered":"Community of the Strait"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;]<div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"ponte-4189087537\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/visibility\/\" aria-label=\"ICC Digital Media | Ponte di Messina\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection.png\" alt=\"ICC Digital Media | Ponte di Messina\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection.png 764w, https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection-350x49.png 350w, https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection-600x83.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" width=\"764\" height=\"106\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460641256688{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_bottom-to-top wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759520850734\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">COMMUNITY OF THE STRAIT<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div><style scoped='scoped'>.mgt-promo-block-36261014417.mgt-promo-block .mgt-promo-block-content h2 {font-size: 30px;line-height: normal!important;}<\/style><div class=\"mgt-promo-block black-text text-size-normal no-darken mgt-promo-block-36261014417 wpb_content_element\" data-style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;width: 100%; height: 380px;\"><div class=\"mgt-promo-block-content\"><div class=\"mgt-promo-block-content-inside vc_custom_1759522340346\">\n<h3>A Unique Italian Case<\/h3>\nThe community of the Strait of Messina represents a unique Italian reality: two shores, Sicilian and Calabrian, separated by just a few kilometers of sea yet united by centuries of history, exchange, and daily life. Messina and Reggio Calabria are not simply neighboring cities, but complementary hubs sharing traditions, gastronomy, culture, and a strong Mediterranean identity.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460641327282{margin-left: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<style scoped='scoped'>.mgt-promo-block-36261014317.mgt-promo-block .mgt-promo-block-content h2 {font-size: 30px;line-height: normal!important;}<\/style><div class=\"mgt-promo-block black-text cover-image text-size-normal no-darken mgt-promo-block-36261014317 wpb_content_element\" data-style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;background-image: url(https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paessaggio-stretto-messina.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;width: 100%; height: 400px;\"><div class=\"mgt-promo-block-content\"><div class=\"mgt-promo-block-content-inside\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757017862002{margin-right: -25px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;6px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757017862002{margin-right: -25px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;8172,8166,8160,8155,8146,8140&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; slides_per_view=&#8221;3&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758835877383{margin-left: -10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"1116\">Over time, the population of the Strait has learned to live with the challenges of its territory\u2014from strong sea currents to natural disasters\u2014developing resilience and adaptability. Today, this community is dynamic and ready to embrace the future, offering new opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"1116\">The Strait is not just a geographical location: it is a human and cultural fabric that connects generations, families, and businesses, confirming its role as a vital crossroads between North and South, Europe and the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756997011572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_bottom-to-top wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521108102\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">HIGHLIGHTS<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-icon-box wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear mgt-icon-box-right mgt-icon-fa mgt-icon-background mgt-icon-background-invert text-black \"><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-icon hvr-icon-push\"><div class=\"mgt-font-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-content\"><h6>EVIDENCE<\/h6><h5>SHARED IDENTITY<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-icon-box wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear mgt-icon-box-right mgt-icon-fa mgt-icon-background mgt-icon-background-invert text-black \"><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-icon hvr-icon-push\"><div class=\"mgt-font-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-content\"><h6>EVIDENCE<\/h6><h5>CULTURE AND TRADITION<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-icon-box wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear mgt-icon-box-right mgt-icon-fa mgt-icon-background mgt-icon-background-invert text-black \"><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-icon hvr-icon-push\"><div class=\"mgt-font-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-content\"><h6>EVIDENCE<\/h6><h5>ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-icon-box wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear mgt-icon-box-right mgt-icon-fa mgt-icon-background mgt-icon-background-invert text-black \"><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-icon hvr-icon-push\"><div class=\"mgt-font-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-content\"><h6>EVIDENCE<\/h6><h5>DAYLY LIFE<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-icon-box wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear mgt-icon-box-right mgt-icon-fa mgt-icon-background mgt-icon-background-invert text-black \"><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-icon hvr-icon-push\"><div class=\"mgt-font-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-content\"><h6>EVIDENCE<\/h6><h5>TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-icon-box wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear mgt-icon-box-right mgt-icon-fa mgt-icon-background mgt-icon-background-invert text-black \"><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-icon hvr-icon-push\"><div class=\"mgt-font-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mgt-icon-box-content\"><h6>EVIDENCE<\/h6><h5>COMMUNITY AND FUTURE<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759522489787{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"ponte-4096906396\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8905959201982646\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8905959201982646\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6695237606\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>[vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758835934404{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521330459\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">THE COMMUNITY<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The <strong>Strait of Messina<\/strong> goes beyond geography: it is an emotion, a story uniting two shores, two cities, and two communities into one Mediterranean soul. Here, nature expresses itself through strong marine currents; myths of Scylla and Charybdis intertwine with ferry routes; and daily life unfolds across Calabria and Sicily. Messina and Reggio Calabria are not just cities facing each other, but two sides of the same landscape, sharing history, culture, and traditions. Walking along Reggio\u2019s Falcomat\u00e0 promenade or standing in Messina\u2019s Cathedral Square means breathing the same sea air, enjoying the same horizon, and experiencing the same heritage of identity. The Strait is a community that resists, grows, and looks ahead, ready to share its uniqueness with the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757020565144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521446931\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Shared Identity<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Strait of Messina is a natural <strong>bridge of identity<\/strong>: two lands divided by a few kilometers of sea but united by deep roots. Messina and Reggio Calabria have always lived in symbiosis: language, dialects, traditions, and even expressions sound similar on both shores. Religious feasts celebrate the same devotion, markets tell the same story of social life, and cuisine\u2014with its symbolic dishes\u2014speaks a common language. This <strong>shared identity<\/strong> does not erase differences but enhances them, creating a unique mosaic that belongs equally to <strong>Sicily<\/strong> and <strong>Calabria<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757020565144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521480082\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Daily Life and Relationship<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Comunit\u00e0 dello Stretto<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Every day, the Strait is crossed by a continuous flow of people: university students commuting by ferry, workers traveling for professional reasons, families maintaining ties across the shores. This daily mobility is more than logistics: it is an integral part of community life. Ferries are \u201cfloating roads,\u201d symbols of an unbreakable bond. Connections from Messina to Villa San Giovanni or from Reggio to Milazzo have created a social and economic network that transcends the sea, developing a strong community spirit nourished by relationships, affections, and shared opportunities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757020565144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521553398\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Culture and Traditions<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Citt\u00e0 di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The community of the Strait is deeply rooted in its traditions, expressed through festivals, rituals, and popular culture. In Messina, the spectacular <em data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3545\">Vara dell\u2019Assunta<\/em>\u2014an immense processional machine carried by thousands of faithful\u2014is among the largest religious events in Italy.<br \/>\nIn Reggio Calabria, the feast of the <strong>Madonna della Consolazione<\/strong> transforms the city into a collective act of devotion. These events are not only religious but also social and cultural, strengthening bonds within the community.<\/p>\n<p>The culture of the Strait lives in its museums and monuments: the <strong>Riace Bronzes in Reggio<\/strong> and the <strong>Astronomical Clock of Messina<\/strong> embody art, ingenuity, and history. Gastronomy completes the picture: swordfish, granita, <em data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4114\">arancini<\/em>, and the unique fragrance of Reggio\u2019s bergamot symbolize a cultural heritage that unites and fascinates.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757020565144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_bottom-to-top wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521566631\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Tourism and International Appeal<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Strait is a tourist destination offering unique experiences. In Messina, visitors can admire the Cathedral, the Fountain of Neptune, and the Regional Museum with works by <strong>Caravaggi<\/strong>o and <strong>Antonello da Messina<\/strong>. In Reggio Calabria, the <strong>Archaeological Museum<\/strong> houses the <strong>Riace Bronzes<\/strong>, while the Falcomat\u00e0 seafront offers spectacular views of Sicily. Nature enhances the experience: the <strong>Peloritani Mountains<\/strong> in Sicily and <strong>Aspromonte<\/strong> in Calabria provide hiking trails and breathtaking panoramas.<\/p>\n<p>Beaches like Scilla, Bagnara, Torre Faro, and Ganzirri combine crystal-clear waters with authentic fishing villages. The Strait is also renowned for its hospitality: those who arrive encounter warmth, tradition, and authentic Mediterranean lifestyle.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757020565144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_bottom-to-top wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759522126939\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Future and Prospects<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"651\">The future of the Strait community is written between continuity and transformation. Messina and Reggio are preparing to live a new chapter with the Strait Bridge project, which will strengthen connections and relationships. But beyond the infrastructure, what truly matters is the spirit of the people: a community that has always managed to rise again after earthquakes, crises, and hardships, and that looks ahead with resilience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1074\">Technological innovation, sustainable tourism, the promotion of culture and local products (from swordfish to bergamot) will be the drivers of a revival aimed at consolidating the area as a Mediterranean reference hub. The Strait will continue to be a place where history meets modernity, where myth and future coexist. Two cities, two shores, but one single community ready to write new pages of identity and progress.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757020565144{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759521986928\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">THE CITIES OF THE STRAIT<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"694\"><strong>Messina<\/strong> and <strong>Reggio Calabria<\/strong> are the two poles that give life to a unique territory in the Mediterranean. Separated by just a few kilometers of sea yet united by centuries of history, exchanges, and cultural ties, they represent a single great community. Messina, the gateway to Sicily, preserves iconic monuments such as the Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock; Reggio Calabria, the cultural capital of the Calabrian shore, is renowned for the Riace Bronzes and its seafront promenade. Together they tell the living identity of the Strait: a reality that blends myth, nature, and modernity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8140&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/messina\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/reggio-calabria\/\">CITTA&#8217; DI MESSINA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8136&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/reggio-calabria\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/reggio-calabria\/\">REGGIO CALABRIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8160&#8243; 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