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This note presents partial results of an on-going study of whether and how informal social organisations that include both host country and expatriate members serve as settings for expatriates to establish new relationships and develop a sense of belonging in a new environment. It is set in Puglia’s farthest southern reaches, a cultural and geographic zone called Salento. Salento has become known internationally for its distinctive folk music and dances, wine production and eco-friendly beaches. Its expatriate population continues to grow. The investigation has focused on four organisations to date. It tests the hypothesis that informal multicultural social organisations contribute to building trust among expatriate and local members, provide an interface across cultural and linguistic differences, and contribute to intercultural understanding. Research commenced in 2016 and has been conducted over multiple site visits for a combined total of 38 months. Although the organisations' activities were dramatically affected by the SARS COVID-19 health crisis, it has been possible to collect descriptive, interview, and survey data on their operations and members’ aspirations and draw some preliminary conclusions. The note presents, in particular, findings and discussion regarding the organisation English Practice in Lecce.

Informal Social Organisations, Friendship and Belonging: New Research on Expatriates in Puglia, Italy