For all a master , of the culture and tradition linked to tuna fishing . Stintino bids farewell to Agostino Diana, who died at 90, the dominus of the Tonnare Saline , the last Rais, absolute leader and holder of the knowledge and expertise linked to the sea. Founder in 1994 of the first Tonnara museum, he collaborated with scholars and researchers through projects to relaunch the same tonnara.
Father of the former mayor Antonio Diana, he is spoken of as a protagonist in the book “L'ultimo Rais della Tonnara Saline” , which tells his story and his value as a witness of a precious culture.
Tonnarotto as a boy, was appointed Rais in 1970, becoming a perfect connoisseur of a centuries-old tradition . Gifted with natural charisma, he was the master and guide of generations of tonnarotti, representing a point of reference for the entire community. "A symbolic figure of our history and of the ancient tradition linked to tuna fishing. With his passing, an important chapter of maritime memory closes, made of dedication, wisdom and deep respect for the sea", is the memory of the managers of the Mut of Stintino.
" It will sadden me not to meet his discreet figure in the streets of the town, but at the same time pervaded by the light of the authoritativeness of the teacher and example of life for having chosen to be a coherent, reliable, fair, wise, honest and generous man", is the comment of the mayor Rita Vallebella . "For these noble qualities he will remain in the memory of our small people as a shining example to imitate for all of us and for future generations".