Culture is an essential part of Italy’s identity around the world, representing a tangible and intangible asset which can be drawn upon to face contemporary challenges. The Italian language represents an important part of this, acting as both a legacy of the past and a bridge to the future, as does scientific research, a sector in which Italy boasts excellent achievements on a global scale.
Cultural promotion therefore plays a key role in foreign policy, representing one of the main tools for promoting Italy abroad.
Beijing, Song Contest in Tribute to the Sanremo Music Festival
The fourth song contest dedicated to the Sanremo Italian Music Festival, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing, came to an end. The initiative was matched by exceptional success: approximately 300 spectators in the Institute’s auditorium and over 5,000 users connected online via live streaming on Instagram and Weibo. The contest, open to non-professional […]
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Italian Design Day 2026 in Tripoli: Design, Architecture, and Education to strengthen the partnership between Italy and Libya
The 2026 Italian Design Day took place today in Tripoli, organized by the ITA Tripoli Desk in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Libya and the Libyan Board of Architecture, as part of the Urban Forum, the country’s main event dedicated to urban planning, architecture, and sustainable development. The initiative, inspired by the theme […]
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The June issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online
Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the large participation of public and students in the SFIM presentations at […]
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Tokyo, the ‘Mishima – Pasolini’ exhibition opens to the public
The exhibition “Mishima – Pasolini. Indizi per un confronto. Senza tacere e senza abbassare lo sguardo” (Yukio Mishima and Pier Paolo Pasolini: Clues for a Confrontation— Without Silence, Without Looking Away) has been inaugurated at the Exhibition Hall of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo. The exhibition is promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the […]
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