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24 March 2014
Italy working to preserve Hanoi’s cultural values

The “Hanoi Fossilised” exhibition, by Vietnamese artist Vuong Van Thao, has been a great success. Organised by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam and running from 10 to 22 March, the exhibition was part of the “Y–Viet 2014” programme, also organised by our Embassy. Its aim was to safeguard and preserve cultural values, especially those of […]

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24 March 2014
Diplomacy “On air” – Italian schools abroad, Tuesday 25 March on Radio Luiss

Culture is one of the instruments in diplomats’ toolkit to promote their country abroad. The arts play an increasingly important role in international relations and often provide a bridge to foster dialogue between countries and peoples. Promoting the Italian language and culture Diplomats play a key role in disseminating a knowledge of the Italian language […]

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21 March 2014
Usa – Italian embassy in Washington hosts photographer Pizzocaro

The Italian embassy in Washington hosted the opening on 20 March of a photographic exhibition “Preghiere non Risposte” of the work of Milanese artist Anna Paola Pizzocaro. The exhibition runs through 22 May and was curated by Ilaria Niccolini Production in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. Read more, in Italian.

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21 March 2014
Lima – Ulysses in Peru – Conference on Odyssey in Latin America

“The myth of Ulysses in Hispano-American literature. Between Dante and Rube’n Dario”, is the title of a conference organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima for 27 March. The event will aim to generate dialogue on the myth of Ulysses and, more in general, its impact on Latin American literature. Read more, in Italian.

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21 March 2014
Geneva – ‘Ferite a morte’ performance on 26 March

A performance of “Ferite a Morte”, written by Serena Dandini with the collaboration of Maura Misiti, will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 26 March in coincidence with the 25th session of the Human Rights Council. The Assembly Hall will echo with the monologues of female victims of domestic violence read […]

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20 March 2014
Mexico – 14 Italian restaurants awarded ISNART certification

Fourteen Italian restaurants in Mexico have been awarded the National Tourism Research Institute (ISNART) quality certification for “Italian Hospitality – Italian Quality”. The certificate was awarded during the event of the same name hosted by the Italian Ambassador in Mexico City, Alessandro Busacca. The restaurants join over 1100 Italian restaurants already selected in 43 countries. […]

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20 March 2014
Usa – The Best of the Made in Italy brand on display in Houston

The Best of the Made in Italy brand will be on display on 5 and 6 April in Houston, thanks to the 2014 Exhibitalia fair organised by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in Texas (IACC) with support from our Consulate General. This year’s event, with about 300 exhibitors, will be dedicated to crafts, culture and […]

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19 March 2014
Singapore – A showcase for the best of the Venice Film Festival

Singapore is set to host the 11th Italian Film Festival – Special Venice Edition. Running from 2 to 7 April 2014, the Festival will showcase the best films shown at the 70th Venice Film Festival. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Venice Biennale, in collaboration with Cathay Cineplexes, the National […]

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19 March 2014
Brazil – Anthropological film festival arrives in São Paulo

“Contro-Sguardi” is the title of an international anthropological film festival running in São Paulo in Brazil from 14 to 27 April 2014. Organised by the Contro-Sguardi association in Perugia, the festival is making its first appearance in Brazil thanks to a collaboration between the Italian Cultural Institute in São Paulo, the Laboratorio de Imagem e […]

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18 March 2014
Berlin – Architecture Biennale presented at Italian Embassy

The Italian Embassy in Berlin has hosted an event to present the 14th Architecture Biennale, entitled “Fundamentals”, which opens on 7 June 2014 at the Giardini and the Arsenale in Venice. Speakers included Ambassador Elio Menzione, Biennale President Paolo Baratta, and the Director of this year’s edition, Rem Koolhaas. The 2014 Biennale will feature three […]

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18 March 2014
Oslo – ‘Farfalle’ from Prato with the TPO dance company

The TPO contemporary dance company, based at the Fabbrichino Theatre in Prato, has cast its spell over Norwegian children and their families in Oslo. The performances were organised with the help of the Italian Cultural Institute and Norway’s principal dance organisation, Dansens Hus. Read more, in Italian.

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18 March 2014
Paris – UNESCO medal awarded to Roberto Bolle

A new award for Roberto Bolle: the Italian dancer, star of La Scala in Milan and principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in New York, is to receive the UNESCO medal for Cultural Diversity. UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova will present the award on 8 April 2014 at the organisation’s offices in Paris. To […]

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