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2006 Year of Italy in China: China and Italy are two countries that have a long and rich cultural history, and the people of each country have a long tradition of exchanges and friendship. Since diplomatic relations were established, the relationship between China and Italy have withstood the test of time and have successfully developed and stregnthened. Both countries have always promoted exchanges and partnerships in several sectors, obtaining excellent results. >>>
RAI for Italian Language: RAI has dedicated itself to the promotion of the Italian language through television programs, internet and dvds. RAI shows Italy today and as it was, the roots and the future of the country, helping people learn Italian together with the assistance of the Luce Institute.>>>
Formation of the Alumni Association of the Universita per Stranieri di Perugia
Over 300,000 people in more than 200 countries have formed an Alumni Association of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, making it the first and foremost promoter of Italian identity in the World >>>
DOCtorCLIP - 1st Italian Poetry Video Festival
Second edition of the international competition DOCtorCLIP that was very successful. A very high number of adherents to the competition (over 200 videos), large live audience and critical acclaim.
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International Book Fair in Torino
Adventure is the theme of this year's Fair (May 4 - 8, 2006)
After "Colors" and "Dreams", another great theme will be the topic of Book Fair 2006: Adventure. Like the Marcel Proust quote, "the true path to discovery is not in finding new lands, but having new eyes". The official website of the fair is http://www.fieralibro.it/fiera/box.jsp
Letterature 2006 - Festival Internazionale di Roma
From May 18 to June 22 at Basilica di Massenzio, Via dei Fori Imperiali, info at tel.: 06 -82059127 Held in one of the most symbolic Roman locations, this is an appointment not to be missed for anyone who loves literature. This year the most compelling contemporary Italian and international writers will take part, such as John Irving, Isabella Santacroce, Nadine Gordimer, Sandro Veronesi, Alessandro Baricco, Zadie Smith and José Saramago. These authors will read new texts written especially for the occasion and inspired by this year's theme of 'Natural versus Artificial'. Click here for more information on the festival (official website here: http://www.festivaldelleletterature.it/)
La Scala String Quartet
Quartetto d’archi della Scala di Milano
On Sunday, June 4 , 2006, 2:30 pm, at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University Campus, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford
This rare US performance by La Scala String Quartet from Milan’s world-renowned La Scala Theater will feature the music of Mendelssohn, Ravel and Stanford composer Giancarlo Aquilanti. The concert is presented by Friends of FAI under the auspices of the Consul General of Italy together with Stanford University Department of French & Italian, Stanford University Department of Music, and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. Members of the Istituto will enjoy a 40% discount on tickets, which are: $35 general admission ($100 w/private reception to meet the musicians); $20 Stanford affiliates, Italian Cultural Institute Members, Groups of 10 or more; $5 Stanford Students with student ID.
To purchase tickets please contact the Stanford Ticket Office - (650)-725-ARTS (2787), Ticket Web (866) 468-3399 or www.TicketWeb.com (keyword: scala). For concert information or to purchase tickets for the reception, contact Friends of FAI (415) 863-5213, FriendsofFAI_USA@yahoo.com.
Organized by: Friends of FAI, in collaboration with: Italian Cultural Institute, Stanford University under the auspices of the Consul General of Italy
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