Sal Da Vinci’s Sanremo Triumph and Naples Celebration

Naples is celebrating Sal Da Vinci following his victory at the Sanremo Festival with his song “Per sempre sì” (Forever Yes). The celebration comes after a postponement to avoid coinciding with the funeral of a young child.

A City’s Embrace

Hundreds of fans gathered in Torretta square in Piedigrotta, Sal Da Vinci’s home neighborhood, to celebrate his win. A small stage was set up for a performance, with fans singing along to the winning song from Sanremo 2026.^LaPresse

Addressing Criticism and Defending Neapolitan Culture

Sal Da Vinci has asked fans to avoid provocations and maintain a low profile amidst some criticism following his victory. However, his lawyer, Carlo Claps, has stated that legal action will be taken if criticism escalates into insults or cultural discrimination. ^LaPresse

Claps emphasized the distinction between musical criticism and attacks on Da Vinci’s Neapolitan identity and the broader Neapolitan song tradition. He condemned statements equating Neapolitan song with negativity, calling it an offense to Naples and its cultural heritage. ^LaPresse

Upcoming Honors

Following the street party, Sal Da Vinci will receive the city’s highest honor – the plaque with the Medal of the City of Naples – on Wednesday, March 11th, at 12 noon in the Sala dei Baroni of the Maschio Angioino, awarded by Mayor Gaetano Manfredi. ^LaPresse