Diplomazia Culturale

Diplomatic Network

5 January 2018

Lione – Rencontres autour du cinéma italien d’aujourd’hui

The Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University is organising the third Rencontres autour du cinéma italien d’aujourd’hui on 31 January, and 1 and 2 February, in association with the Comoedia Cinema in Lyon and the Lyon Italian Cultural Institute. A selection of recent award-winning films will be shown, with premieres, meetings, documentaries and a short-film programme […]

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22 December 2017

The ‘Mediterranean’ by Mimmo Jodice

Rigorously in black and white to tell the wealth of civilizations, myths, and the extraordinary nature of the ‘Mediterranean’. This is the title given to the collection of photographs by Mimmo Jodice which is part of a project curated by the Scientific Committee of the Farnesina Collention, in cooperation with the Mart of Rovereto and […]

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22 December 2017

Call for candidates for the Italian Language Graduates project

The University for Foreigners of Siena has published on its Website the call for candidates for the “University Graduates for Italian” project on the basis of which to select Master course graduates from Italian Universities who want to teach Italian at foreign Universities. The call for candidates can be viewed and downloaded from the Website […]

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Press Releases

21 December 2017

A programme entitled “A journey to discover Italy, Cultures and the Mediterranean” opens at the Diocletian Baths – A journey from Iran to Morocco

“A journey to discover Italy, Cultures and the Mediterranean”, a cultural initiative that starts in Rome at the Diocletian Baths, will take Italy’s art and culture on a journey across the countries of the Mediterranean in 2018, thanks to the Farnesina’s network abroad. “Culture is a bridge that unites people and fosters dialogue and mutual […]

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Events

21 December 2017

Conferenza annuale degli Istituti Italiani di Cultura

“Il patrimonio artistico e la tradizione culturale dell’Italia hanno pochi eguali al mondo. Ma anche l’innovazione e la creatività sono tratti distintivi dell’essere italiani: su queste basi dobbiamo continuare a lavorare”. Così il ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Angelino Alfano, ai direttori degli 83 Istituti Italiani di cultura nel mondo, riuniti da […]

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Events

21 December 2017

Annual Conference of the Italian Cultural Institutes

“Italy’s artistic heritage and cultural tradition are almost unmatched in the world. But also innovation and creativity are distinctive traits of being Italian: these are the grounds on which we must continue working,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation when addressing the directors of the 83 Italian Cultural Institutes in the world, […]

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Events

18 December 2017

The Turandot and Marco Polo programmes

The number of Chinese students taking part in the Marco Polo and Turandot programmes has doubled since 2009, increasing from 1,099 to 2,178, as was illustrated at the Conference held at the Farnesina on 15 December. The two government programmes were established to boost scientific cooperation between Italy and Asia, and increase the number of Chinese […]

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Diplomatic Network

12 December 2017

Holy See -Interference: the future of radio in the digital age 80 years after the death of Guglielmo Marconi

A conference organised by the Italian Embassy at the Holy See and the Vatican Secretariat for Communications for Friday, 15 December 2017 is called “Interference”. The conference takes its cue from the commemorations for Guglielmo Marconi 80 years after his death on 20 July 1937.  It will look at the relevance of radio in today’s […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 December 2017

Japan – Sicilia Fusion Japan

Sicilia Fusion aims to make the beauty and resources of Sicily known internationally. It was put together by Carta Leonardo and Musa International, two small business based in Europe, Asia and Australia, with a flair for international relations, cultural exchange and the promotion of all aspects of Italy. The project will focus on Japan for […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 December 2017

Sudan – An intercultural communication manual is developed between Italians and Sudanese

An intercultural communication manual between Italians and Sudanese has been set up which is aimed at business people, tourists, NGOs and members of public institutions. It was developed from a study by the Italian embassy in Sudan, and set up in association with the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice. The result will be published online following months […]

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Press Releases

7 December 2017

Alfano: “The art of the Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’ included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List”

“Italy’s commitment towards the protection of cultural heritage is not limited to protecting cultural, monumental, architectural and landscape assets, but extends to the elements that best represent our country’s traditions and that also express Italian genius and creativity” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. His remarks followed the recognition by […]

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Diplomatic Network

6 December 2017

Russia – ‘Buongiorno Italia!’: week devoted to Italian culture and companies

A week devoted to Italy, in the heart of Moscow. This is the second  international ‘Buongiorno, Italia!’ fair. Public events – such as concerts by Thomas Grazioso and the Accademia Lirica Santa Croce of Triste – will alternate with business-related meetings at the Moscow Manege, in front of the Kremlin wall, from 5 to 12 […]

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