Italian History and Language Centre opens in Saint Petersburg
A laboratory of excellence for Italian studies in the historical-literary field and for language courses: this is the purpose of the new centre which was recently opened at the University of Velikij Novgorod by the Ambassador of Italy to the Russian Federation Pasquale Terracciano. The centre was set up upon the initiative of the Italian […]
Read moreGoldoni and Zambian traditional masks meet in Lusaka
The ‘Traveling Masks’ is a project the Piccolo Teatro di Milano developed in Lusaka with a view to having the Italian Commedia dell’Arte meet Zambia’s theatrical tradition. The event is part of ‘Italy, Cultures, Africa’, an integrated promotional programme developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for 2019. The five-day event included […]
Read moreSofia showcases the colours of Roman mosaics
”Colorful Visions of Ancient Rome: Mosaics from the Capitoline Museums” is the title of the exhibition organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia at the Archaeological Museum of the Bulgarian capital, that provides a sort of snapshot through history. The twenty-one original mosaics from Rome’s Capitoline Museum collection, dating back to the first century […]
Read morePrague, standing ovation for the Santa Cecilia Orchestra
A thunderous applause and standing ovation welcomed the concert of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano at the international festival “La primavera di Praga”. The Art-Nouveau theater “Obecni Dum”, which was sold out for the occasion, hosted the concert organized in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the Czech capital and the Italian […]
Read moreLuxembourg, a web platform for Italian innovation
A web platform to facilitate networking between Italian researchers, scientists and professionals engaged in innovation activities in Luxembourg was launched on the initiative of the Italian Embassy on the occasion of the day of Italian Research in the World. The ambassador’s residence hosted the initiative that brought together researchers and professionals who, since last autumn have […]
Read moreMusic and Imagery in the works of Giuseppe Chiari on display in Slovakia
The interplay of music, language, action and imagery are the focus of an exhibition dedicated to Giuseppe Chiari which will run until 30th June at the Art Gallery of slava and the Carlo Palli Archive in Prato, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and the Chiari Archive in Florence, is part of the 12th Italian […]
Read moreThirty thousand people attend the Darwin Italian Festival in Australia
Cultural exhibitions, musical and artistic performances, including the Gruppo Sbandieratori from San Sepolcro (Italy), as well as a rich food tasting menu of Italian gastronomic specialties, have enriched the fourth edition of the Darwin Italian Festival, which has attracted more than 30,000 visitors. The Northern Territory’s main authorities – Administrator Vicky O’Halloran, Prime Minister Michael […]
Read moreSports and inclusion promoted by Sampdoria in Uganda
Over 140 Ugandan youngsters between 13 and 16 years of age, belonging to refugee or local communities, were involved in an inclusive football event promoted by the Italian Embassy in Kampala and by the Italian Sampdoria Football Club. Sports management and education courses were held in Aura for three days, along with training sessions and […]
Read moreCyprus launches first Antenna of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network
Eighteeen months after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation established the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network, (MWMN), the project’s first local group was created today in Cyprus. The public launching event of the Antenna was held at the Ledra Palace Hotel in Nicosia’s demilitarised area, set up by the United Nations. “It is a […]
Read more‘Italia, Italia’ is launched at Vancouver’s Documentary Festival
Over one thousand people attended the section devoted to Italy at Vancouver’s Doxa Documentary Film Festival. The event takes place every year to celebrate the importance of the documentary film genre, which describes the complexity of present time starting from the director’s viewpoint. This year’s edition of the Festival featured for the first time ‘Italia,Italia’, a programme of auteur-driven documentaries, […]
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