Episode 6: ANGELS – The project exploring the universe of Dante
On 14 September 1321, the greatest figure in Italian literature and the father of the Italian language Dante Alighieri passed away in city of Ravenna. To celebrate this giant of Italian culture on the 700th anniversary of his death, the Italian Culture Centre in New Delhi has collaborated with the theatre company Instabili Vaganti for […]
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Episode 5 – Lucifer: The project exploring the universe of Dante
On 14 September 1321, the greatest figure in Italian literature and the father of the Italian language Dante Alighieri passed away in city of Ravenna. To celebrate this giant of Italian culture on the 700th anniversary of his death, the Italian Culture Centre in New Delhi has collaborated with the theatre company Instabili Vaganti for […]
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Veneto: Let’s continue our tour of Italy’s best destinations for food and wine lovers by exploring Veneto
The region is located in the North of the country, and borders with Emilia Romagna, Lombardia, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia, and even with Austria. In this first post about the region we will visit the provinces of Belluno, Vicenza and Verona. Next time we will move to Venice, and will explore Treviso, Padova […]
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Study in Italy: scholarships and visas for students from India and Nepal.
Tune in on July 2nd at 11 am to learn more about the opportunities to Study in Italy: scholarships and visas for students from India and Nepal. A presentation organized by the Embassy of Italy in India, Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata Istituto Italiano di Cultura New Delhi […]
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Turin: The charming capital and an important business & cultural centre in northern Italy
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre continues its collaboration with Bell’Italia 88 to bring to the Indian public many of our country’s attractions. Over the next 6 months, you will be able to virtually tour 6 important cultural cities of Italy. One city will be the focus each month, with a walking tour illuminating its most […]
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IDEAS: ITALIAN DIALOGUES ON EXCELLENCE
IDEAS – Italian Dialogues on Excellence, Arts and Science – is a project of the Directorate General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The aim of the web series is to provide a fresh insight into the stories, people and processes behind Italy’s new creative identity. […]
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Liguria: In this post we will continue our tour of Liguria, visiting one of the most famous and photographed areas of the region
We are talking about Cinque Terre (Five lands), a coastal and hilly strip of land in the Eastern side of Liguria. Continue Reading: https://bit.ly/3aihGBP
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Episode 4 – Eternal Exile: The project exploring the universe of Dante
On 14 September 1321, the greatest figure in Italian literature and the father of the Italian language Dante Alighieri passed away in city of Ravenna. Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/I-HJW222Nco To celebrate this giant of Italian culture on the 700th anniversary of his death, the Italian Culture Centre in New Delhi has collaborated with the theatre […]
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Photo Book “Sacred Rivers, Streams of Knowledge” – A journey along the Ganges and Tiber rivers
A journey along the Ganges and Tiber rivers, through a kaleidoscope of images where culture and people, environment and sacredness meet in a unique mix that created the Italian and Indian civilizations. Download here for free the digital photo book with more than 250 images. During the months of April and May the photographic exhibition […]
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I Promessi Sposi” or The Betrothed: How plague rampaged Milan and its duchy around 1630
Alessandro Manzoni is one of the great authors who famously wrote about plagues of the past. In his novel “I Promessi Sposi” or The Betrothed, he talks several times about the plague that rampaged Milan and its duchy around 1630. The interesting thing is that Manzoni, drawing on historical sources, shows us how the reality […]
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