Italian Culture taking over RTHK Radio 4’s The Culture Show
Italian Culture is taking over The Culture Show of RTHK Radio 4 this July! Our director Alice was interviewed by the host Stacey Rodda to talk about the places, art, and music that have left an indelible mark on history. Click here to enjoy the show! In the four-part interview, Alice talks about the work […]
Read moreItalian movie “La Chimera” was screened in Hong Kong during EUFF 2024
This year’s European Union Film Festival was opened by a speech by Mr. Thomas Gnocchi, the Head of the EU office in Hong Kong and for the third year in a row, the first screening was a Ukrainian movie to demonstrate the support for Ukraine. As far as Italy was concerned, “La Chimera” by Alice […]
Read moreAIRES TANGO played during the Jazz Marathon 2024
The Italian – Argentinian band composed of four members, who last performed in Macau 20 years ago – as confirmed by the lead saxophonist and composer Javier Girotto while on stage – played again during the Jazz Marathon 2024 at the end of April. The Festival was initially opened by a Cuban-Moroccan duo that played […]
Read moreILLUMINATE enlightened Wanchai’s Harbour!
On March 29th, Italian light artist Angelo Bonello, the mastermind behind the light art project ILLUMINATE: RUN BEYOND, showcased his latest project at the Wanchai Harbourfront Event Space. He, together with the local partners and the director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong (IIC HK), Ms. Fratarcangeli were all present during the opening […]
Read moreMEZZOTONO had a fantastic performance for Poly U audience
The Italian a cappella group Mezzotono performed at the Poly U Jockey Club Auditorium on 12 April. The group performed songs in English and Italian and the audience greatly enjoyed the entertainment and fun which the band was able to convey: the evening was filled with great music, jokes and the band even invited participants […]
Read more“MARCO POLO AND HIS FOOTPRINTS” photographic exhibition ended on April 14
One month of photographic exhibition to celebrate 700 years from Marco Polo’s death was held at the City University of Hong Kong and lasted for almost one month. The exhibition was inaugurated with a lecture on March 26th by the renowned Italian journalist and writer Federico Rampini with the title: Marco Polo 700 years later: […]
Read moreZAMUNER Concert captivated the audience with a wonderful Baroque musical performance
Italian violin prodigy Riccardo Zamuner, together the New Hong Kong Philharmonia Baroque Chamber Orchestra, played Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall on May 5th. Besides from his performance, Hong Kong-based cellist Laurent Perrin also played a solo piece from Luigi Boccherini “Pleasures of Solitude”. Both artists were able to […]
Read moreCall for Entry: Made in Italy Contest
We are happy to share the following contest launched by the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau: The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau is pleased to launch an open contest addressed to candidates with academic background in filming, audiovisual, digital media and creative communication, which aims at elaborating […]
Read moreCall for Application for Academic Year 2024-25: Grants for Foreign Students and Italian Citizens Living Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)* for the academic year 2024-25 in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (according […]
Read moreThe 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF48) unveils full program
8th March 2024 The 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF48) has announced its full line-up at a media event today. The festival will showcase over 190 films from 62 countries and regions, including five world premieres, six international premieres, and 64 Asian premieres. Spanning 12 days from 28 March, HKIFF48 opened with the Asian […]
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