Diplomazia Culturale

Cultural Diplomacy

2 December 2025

Algiers, the Arena di Verona Opera Festival takes center stage

An exceptional opera recital, presented by the Arena di Verona Foundation, took place on Friday, November 28th, in the splendid setting of the Algiers Opera House. The concert, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Algiers and the local Embassy, featured several of the Foundation’s leading artists on stage, accompanied on piano by General Manager […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

28 November 2025

Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok are the “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”

Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok have been awarded the title of “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”. Now in its fourth edition, the Italian Creativity Capitals in the World award, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aims to showcase the most outstanding initiatives of Italy’s diplomatic, consular, and cultural network […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

28 November 2025

First Edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen

The first edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen will begin in 2025. This residency program will offer a researcher, writer, or translator an educational and professional experience on the theme of multiplicity, as described by Italo Calvino in the eponymous chapter of “Lezioni americane” (American Lessons) The program will include a one-month stay […]

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27 November 2025

The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World kicks off. Tajani: “Food represents culture, economy, and above all, peace”

At Villa Madama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, presents the tenth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, which this year is dedicated to exploring the links between cuisine, health, culture, and innovation. This edition, under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture, and innovation”, pursues three main […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

27 November 2025

Winners of the 21st New York Prize

The winners of the 21st edition of the New York Prize have been announced: Binta DIAW (Cernusco sul Naviglio – MI, 1995) Sara Ravelli (Crema – CR, 1993) The 21st edition of the Prize was launched by the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in […]

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26 November 2025

Minister Tajani on a mission to Riyadh to strengthen Italy-Saudi Arabia partnership

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was on a mission to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) tomorrow to hold institutional meetings, participate in the Italy-Saudi Arabia Business Forum, and inaugurate the preview of the Milan Furniture Fair. The mission was part of the growing partnership between Italy and Saudi Arabia, raised to a […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

25 November 2025

Tokyo, Rossini’s Opera Recital for “Italian Vibes”

The fourth and final event of the “Italian Vibes. Sound of Youth in Tokyo” programme took place on 12 November at the auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo. This series of four concerts spanned jazz, classical music, film scores, and opera, and was a huge success with Japanese audiences. The program featured some […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

25 November 2025

Madrid, “Il Pranzo della domenica” Exhibition for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

For the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid celebrated the profound connection between culture, memory, and conviviality. The programme began on Saturday, 15 November, with the opening of the photo exhibition “Il pranzo della domenica. Una storia italiana” (Sunday Lunch. An Italian Story) by Marco Panella, a […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

25 November 2025

Doha, Ilaria Pilar Patassini Duo Concert

As part of the 9th Katara European Jazz Festival, Doha hosted a concert by the Italian duo Ilaria Pilar Patassini and Simone Sansonetti, presented by the Embassy of Italy in Doha in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation and Qatar’s EUNIC  cluster.  The performance highlighted the refined interpretive skills of Ilaria Pilar Patassini, singer […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

19 November 2025

The Farnesina Collection at Roma Arte in Nuvola

The Farnesina Collection will participate in the fifth edition of Roma Arte in Nuvola – International Fair of Modern and Contemporary Art with a selection of six photographs: one by Tommaso Fiscaletti, four by Mimmo Jodice, and one by Mustafa Sabbagh. The photographs are part of the group exhibition “Impossible Images”, curated by Arianna Catania, […]

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Press Releases

18 November 2025

The first Italophony Conference opens today. Tajani: “Italian as an instrument for diplomacy, culture, peace, and economic development.”

The first Italophony Conference opens today at Villa Madama. It is a new event designed to strengthen the international role of the Italian language as a vehicle for cooperation and shared growth. Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, along with the Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, the President of the […]

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17 November 2025

The first Italophony Conference in Rome. Tajani: “Italian is a language of peace, dialogue, cultural and economic exchanges.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, opened the first Italophony Conference at Villa Madama. This event marks the beginning of a process of global appreciation and promotion of the Italian language and the communities that identify with it. The initiative  saw the establishment of the Italophony Community, a permanent forum aimed at promoting dialogue, cooperation, […]

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