Cuba, Italian Culture Week
Organized annually by the Embassy of Italy in Havana in collaboration with the Cuban Ministry of Culture, the Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana and with the support of Italian and Cuban institutions and enterprises, the “Semana” is the oldest foreign cultural week on the island. The 27th edition, held from 28 […]
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Brasília hosts “Italian painting today. A new scene” exhibition
The Embassy of Italy in Brasília and Triennale Milano, in collaboration with the Secretariat for Culture and Creative Economy of the Federal District, present the exhibition “Italian painting today. A new scene” at the prestigious Museu Nacional da República in Brasília, marking the second South American stop following its debut in Buenos Aires. Curated by […]
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Abu Dhabi hosts Ars Nova in concert
The Neapolitan band Ars Nova, a leading exponent of the nu folk genre—blending the traditional melodies and rhythms of Neapolitan and Mediterranean folklore with contemporary musical expressions—achieved great success during its tour of the United Arab Emirates. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Neapolis2500 Committee, and realised […]
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Lyons hosts the “Classico Napoletano” concert
The concert “Classico Napoletano” forms part of the celebrations marking the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Naples and was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Lyons, in collaboration with CIDIM – the Italian National Music Committee. The duo composed of soprano Letizia Calandra and […]
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Barcelona, presentation of “Oculus Spei”
On 3 December, in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Italian Cultural Institute of Barcelona presented the multimedia artwork “Oculus Spei” by the Neapolitan artist Annalaura di Luggo, during the conference “Oculus Spei: Diversity, Inclusivity, Spirituality”. The event used the artwork as a starting point to reflect on diversity and human […]
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Madrid, exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time”
On 4 December, the catalogue for the exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time” was presented at the Basilio Cascella Civic Museum in Pescara. The exhibition’s editorial project was curated by the Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani, commissioned by the Regional Council of Abruzzo and the Embassy of Italy in Spain, in collaboration with the association “Casa […]
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Lyon, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
As part of the 10th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture and innovation”), the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Lyon, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency, Paris Office and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Lyon, organised a series […]
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Baghdad, an ancient Mesopotamian city
Located today on the southern outskirts of present-day Baghdad, the historic site of Tell Muhammad represents one of the most significant settlements of ancient Mesopotamia. After investigations demonstrated the site’s importance during the time of Hammurabi of Babylon, interest in Tell Muhammad has been revived thanks to the Baghdad Urban Archaeological Project, promoted by the […]
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Paris, Christmas Pizzica Concert
Yesterday, at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh in Paris, the Christmas concert by Antonio Castrignanò and his ensemble “Taranta SoundS” took place. The event was organised by the Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Paris and by the Consulate General of Italy, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The concert celebrated […]
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Table for Internationalisation: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italian Trade Agency and Regions join forces to promote the Italian System
The Table with the Regions for Internationalisation took place yesterday at the Farnesina. The technical meeting was organised by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) with the participation of Italian Trade Agency, Regions and Autonomous Provinces, with the aim of promoting a coordinated and effective use of the tools offered by the […]
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