Marcinelle: 8 August marks “National Day of Italian Labour Sacrifices in the World”
On 8 August we celebrate the “National Day of Italian Labour Sacrifices in the World”. This Day ensures that the tragedy of the 136 Italians who lost their lives in the Marcinelle mining disaster, and of all the Italian emigrants who have been victims of workplace accidents, leaves an indelible mark in our national memory. […]
Read more#Farnesina – Diplomacy, heritage protection increasingly critical to humanity
The systematic destruction by Isis of humankind’s archaeological and cultural legacy foregrounds how its defence and continuing protection has increasingly become a central global issue. This not least because dialogue between cultures is one of the most potent forms of diplomacy and because “cultural channels are the only ones in moments of difficulty that allow for […]
Read moreItalian language: Memorandum of Understanding between Italy and Brazil
Italy and Brazil today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the dissemination of the Italian language in Brazil, marking a further example of the efforts of the Embassy of Italy in Brasilia to promote Italian language and culture in Brazil and further strengthen bilateral cultural relations. 1000 distance courses The memorandum will make it possible […]
Read moreAustralia: LU-VE awarded food refrigeration system contract
Italian firm LU-VE was awarded a one million EUR contract to provide refrigeration units to the Melbourne general produce markets. The firm, specialised in refrigeration and conditioning products and that has a turnover of 240 million EUR, will handle the refrigeration systems for the new 70-hectare market site. Installation is to conclude by 31 August.
Read moreCartoline dall’altra Italia – Salvatore Rossano brings the “Pizzica” to Australia
Musician and musicologist Salvatore Rossano, is featured in the latest instalment of “Cartoline dall’altra Italia”, the web series produced by the 9colonne media agency with support from the Directorate General for Italians Abroad and Migratory Policies at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Salvatore has been living for a few years now about […]
Read moreKenya: Nairobi Forum focuses on architectural refurbishment
The “Efficiency in Industrial Process, Energy and Construction” forum was held in Nairobi on 27 July. In the margins of the event, where Italy was well represented by Italian and local firms, a round table discussion was held on the architectural refurbishment of the historic centre of the coastal city of Mombasa, to which the […]
Read moreBuenos Aires – “Fango e Gloria” – a film to commemorate the First World War
“Fango and Gloria”, produced in 2014 to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War and the 90th anniversary of the Luce film and photography archive, tells the story of the millions of young people caught up in the Great War. The film, with Spanish sub-titles, will be shown at the Italian […]
Read moreMelbourne – The dream of Harlequin, in a journey through reality and legend
Harlequin is ready to win over Australia in a new adventure. The Aida Foundation will be touring the country from 22 August to 12 September 2015 with more than 15 performances of “The dream of Harlequin – A journey trough Commedia dell’Arte”. The 5000+ km tour will include the Sunshine Coast, Lismore, Sydney, Canberra and […]
Read moreUruguay – Celebrating Gioacchino Rossini
Italy will be taking part in the 4th “Escena Vocal” international festival running in Montevideo from 31 July to 7 August 2015. On 1 August, the Sala Verdi will host an evening dedicated to Gioacchino Rossini, under the artistic direction of Maria Julia Caamano and entitled “Pecados de vejez: una noche en lo de Rossini”. […]
Read moreOman – Looking to Italy for a maritime history museum
Oman’s Minister for Heritage and Culture, Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, has flown to Genoa to visit the Galata Museo del Mare (Mu.Ma). The Minister was accompanied by his adviser, Sayyid Faisal H. Albusaidi, and by the Under-Secretary for Cultural Heritage, Salim Almahruqi. The aim of the mission was to develop collaboration with the […]
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