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28 May 2026

La Paz: concert “Serenata alla Repubblica” to celebrate 2 June

In the gardens of the historic Residence of Italy in Bolivia, the Italian Ambassador to La Paz, Fabio Messineo, hosted the third edition of the Italian music concert “Serenata alla Repubblica”, now a traditional prelude to the celebration of Italy’s National Day, which was given particular prominence on the occasion of the 80th anniversary. The […]

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28 May 2026

Beijing: concert “Giulia Mazzoni is Back to China”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing has promoted Giulia Mazzoni’s return to China with a series of special events marking a new phase in her artistic journey and in her connection with audiences in the East. On 26 May, at the Auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute, the artist performed a concert entitled “Giulia Mazzoni […]

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27 May 2026

Athens: exhibition “Maria La Callas: The Art of Italian Costume Design in Film”

Ambassador Paolo Cuculi inaugurated the exhibition “Maria La Callas: The Art of Italian Costume Design in Film”, organised by the Embassy at the prestigious Benaki Museum in Athens, in collaboration with Polimoda as educational partner—represented by its Director, Massimiliano Giornetti—and under the patronage of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion. The exhibition highlights Italian excellence […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

27 May 2026

Helsinki: Lia Pasqualino exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the Republic

The Italian Embassy in Helsinki celebrated Italy’s Republic Day on 25 May at the Helsinki Music Centre Auditorium, a prestigious hub of Finland’s cultural life located in the heart of the capital. The reception marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic was centred, in the words of the Italian Ambassador Nicola Todaro Marescotti, on […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

27 May 2026

Prague: Fibonacci Quartet in concert for the Borciani Prize

The Italian Cultural Institute of Prague and the “I Teatri di Reggio Emilia” Foundation hosted the presentation of the 14th edition of the Paolo Borciani Prize in the Institute’s Baroque chapel. The competition is scheduled to take place from 29 May to 6 June 2027 at the Teatro Municipale Valli in Reggio Emilia. The event […]

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26 May 2026

Muscat, Order of the Star of Italy Awarded to Umberto Fanni

The ceremony for awarding the Order of the Star of Italy to Dr. Umberto Fanni, General Director and Artistic Director of the Royal Opera House of Muscat, one of the country’s leading cultural institutions, was held on May 25 at the Residenza d’Italia in Muscat. The honour, bestowed by the President of the Republic, acknowledges […]

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25 May 2026

Algiers: sensory journeys with “The world of fragrances”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers hosted the event “The world of fragrances”, dedicated to the world of fragrance creation, with the participation of Rafik Metidja, an internationally renowned perfumer and creator, who guided the audience on a fascinating journey through the history of perfume, interweaving stories, memories, curiosities and anecdotes linked to the art […]

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22 May 2026

Djarkutan, Archaeologists from the University of Salento discover the skull of a child who underwent surgery 4,000 years ago in a tomb

Two children have been discovered during the latest Italian-Uzbek archaeological excavations at Djarkutan, the most important settlement in so-called ‘Northern Bactria’. One of the two bears signs of neurosurgery on the skull, documented for the first time in Central Asia, dated to the final centuries of the third millennium BCE. The research project, launched in […]

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21 May 2026

Chengdu, inaugurated the exhibition “Timeless by Silvio Porzionato”

On Saturday 16 May, at the Guanghui Art Museum in Chengdu, the exhibition “Timeless by Silvio Porzionato” was inaugurated, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing with the institutions of Chengdu and the Tianfu New Area district, with the support of the City of Palermo. Attended by Consul General Fabio Schina, Councillor Alessandro […]

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20 May 2026

London, the exhibition “Erasing to Create” celebrates the art of Emilio Isgrò

The exhibition “Erasing to Create” by artist Emilio Isgrò has opened in London at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art. It has been organised by the Consulate General of Italy in London as part of the events marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. With “Erasing to Create” – as Consul General Domenico […]

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19 May 2026

Beijing, Awards to the Winners of the World Italian Pizza Championship

The third “World Italian Pizza Championship – China Selection” took place in Beijing on May 17. The event, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing, saw the participation of 31 pizza makers from across China. The award for best pizza, which this year was given to Beijing’s pizza maker Wang Chao, was decided by […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 May 2026

Lyon, Meeting with Artist Domenico Franchi for Made in Italy Day

The meeting “Opera Behind the Scenes – Italian Excellence in the Crafts of Set and Costume Design” was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Lyon. The event featured Domenico Franchi, set and costume designer, and visual artist, who graduated in set design from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. The meeting is […]

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