Culture is an essential part of Italy’s identity around the world, representing a tangible and intangible asset which can be drawn upon to face contemporary challenges. The Italian language represents an important part of this, acting as both a legacy of the past and a bridge to the future, as does scientific research, a sector in which Italy boasts excellent achievements on a global scale.
Cultural promotion therefore plays a key role in foreign policy, representing one of the main tools for promoting Italy abroad.
Vilnius, Italian–Lithuanian Year of Culture: Principal Dancers of Teatro alla Scala at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Prima Ballerina Étoile Nicoletta Manni and Principal Dancer Timofej Andrijashenko of Teatro alla Scala in Milan performed to great critical acclaim as part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of ballet in Lithuania, organised by the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT). The distinguished Lithuanian audience was able to appreciate their exceptional artistry […]
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Rabat, Oued Beht Archaeological Project Awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award
The Oued Beht Archaeological Project has been awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award by the Shanghai Archaeology Forum (SAF), one of the most prestigious international platforms for archaeological research, established by the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). The award was conferred following a highly competitive selection process: 119 valid […]
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Tokyo: Tenor Marcello Nardis in concert
The final event of the annual “Concerti di Tokyo Kudan” series took place at the Auditorium of the Italian Institute of Culture of Tokyo, under the artistic direction of Maestro Gaetano D’Espinosa. The evening featured tenor Marcello Nardis, an artist with a long-standing international career, accompanied at the piano by Ayako Takada, a collaborator of […]
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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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