Prague, standing ovation for the Santa Cecilia Orchestra
A thunderous applause and standing ovation welcomed the concert of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano at the international festival “La primavera di Praga”. The Art-Nouveau theater “Obecni Dum”, which was sold out for the occasion, hosted the concert organized in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the Czech capital and the Italian […]
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Luxembourg, a web platform for Italian innovation
A web platform to facilitate networking between Italian researchers, scientists and professionals engaged in innovation activities in Luxembourg was launched on the initiative of the Italian Embassy on the occasion of the day of Italian Research in the World. The ambassador’s residence hosted the initiative that brought together researchers and professionals who, since last autumn have […]
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Music and Imagery in the works of Giuseppe Chiari on display in Slovakia
The interplay of music, language, action and imagery are the focus of an exhibition dedicated to Giuseppe Chiari which will run until 30th June at the Art Gallery of slava and the Carlo Palli Archive in Prato, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and the Chiari Archive in Florence, is part of the 12th Italian […]
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Thirty thousand people attend the Darwin Italian Festival in Australia
Cultural exhibitions, musical and artistic performances, including the Gruppo Sbandieratori from San Sepolcro (Italy), as well as a rich food tasting menu of Italian gastronomic specialties, have enriched the fourth edition of the Darwin Italian Festival, which has attracted more than 30,000 visitors. The Northern Territory’s main authorities – Administrator Vicky O’Halloran, Prime Minister Michael […]
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Sports and inclusion promoted by Sampdoria in Uganda
Over 140 Ugandan youngsters between 13 and 16 years of age, belonging to refugee or local communities, were involved in an inclusive football event promoted by the Italian Embassy in Kampala and by the Italian Sampdoria Football Club. Sports management and education courses were held in Aura for three days, along with training sessions and […]
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Cyprus launches first Antenna of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network
Eighteeen months after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation established the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network, (MWMN), the project’s first local group was created today in Cyprus. The public launching event of the Antenna was held at the Ledra Palace Hotel in Nicosia’s demilitarised area, set up by the United Nations. “It is a […]
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‘Italia, Italia’ is launched at Vancouver’s Documentary Festival
Over one thousand people attended the section devoted to Italy at Vancouver’s Doxa Documentary Film Festival. The event takes place every year to celebrate the importance of the documentary film genre, which describes the complexity of present time starting from the director’s viewpoint. This year’s edition of the Festival featured for the first time ‘Italia,Italia’, a programme of auteur-driven documentaries, […]
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Lisbon, ‘Reflections’: photos by Gea Casolaro
The identity that forms through relationships, places, cultures and dialogue is the theme chosen by Gea Casolaro for her exhibition ‘Reflections’ that opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon. The exhibition displays some of the most significant works of the artist who, through photography, videos, installations and writings, has been exploring our relationship with […]
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Argentina, Literary Café for Italian authoresses of the 1900s
Yesterday, 14 May, the Italian Consulate General in Bahia Blanca opened the 2019 edition of the Literary Café titled “Lives and Stories in the Feminine. A look at the work of great Italian authoresses of the 1900s”. The event schedules monthly meetings at the Consulate to discuss – in Italian – some of the texts […]
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Brasilia: ‘Studiare in Italia’ showcases the training courses offered
‘Studiare in Italia’, the initiative organised by the Italian Embassy in Brasilia, showcases all the opportunities offered to foreign students by the Italian university system. Thanks to the initiative, young Brazilians who look at our Country with great interest, will be able to obtain all the practical information in order to initiate their studies in […]
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