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.
The september issue of the Sfim Newsletter is online
Every month the SFIM newsletter delves into the latest news and developments in Italian education abroad, ranging from major initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System Worldwide. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as Italian language lectureships and assistantships at foreign […]
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Bratislava: Italy takes centre stage on World Coffee Day
To mark World Coffee Day, the Italian Cultural Institute in Bratislava organised an event exploring Italian coffee, taking the Slovak audience on a journey through gastronomy, design and history. The event featured Dr Marino Petracco of Trieste’s Coffee Museum Association, who explored the rich cultural and symbolic heritage of Italian coffee, beyond its renowned excellence […]
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The Programme “Museum Accessibility as Shared Culture and Collective Practice” Kicked Off
The training programme “Museum Accessibility as Shared Culture and Collective Practice” began yesterday, 12 October, at the Foreign Ministry. Promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and organised by MAXXI’s Public Engagement and Training Offices, the programme opened with a welcome from diplomatic officials Letizia Santangelo and Valerio De Parolis on […]
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Pretoria: “Opera. Lecture Recital” with Baricco
The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria organised two evenings that brought literature and music together in an innovative format for the South African theatre scene. Organised in collaboration with Opera UCT, “Opera. Lecture Recital” took audiences on a journey through opera guided by author Alessandro Baricco and enriched by live performances of some of the […]
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