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On the Cover: Il Renon's Earth Pyramids
La città Renon è nel nord d’Italia appena fuori città di Bolzano. Si trovano qui le piramidi di terra più grandi e più alte e perfettamente sagomate in tutto l’Europa. Questi pilastri furono creati del terreno argilloso che rimasero dell'Era…
A Look Back: I Grandi Matrimoni, Southern Italian Style
It is time for cooler weather and back-to-school activities. There are a lot of great events over the next few months. Please check out our local section for a listing. Also, if you have a question for our Consulate in…
From the Consulate: Italian Design Day
Italian Design Day is the annual thematic review launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Farnesina International Cooperation, in collaboration and with the support of the Ministry of Culture. It consists of an extensive program of promotional…
Assisi's War Cemetery: Leaving with Gratitude
Assisi spreads out serenely on the hill backdropping the Assisi War Cemetery where over 900 white tombstones stand stalwartly in straight, evenly spaced rows; like the rows of the proud soldiers buried there who had once marched straight and tall,…
The Italian Obsession with Food: A New Exhibition at Venezia Mestre
"It will be spaghetti, I swear, which will unite Italy." - Garibaldi For the first time in almost three years, Venice will be back to its usual saturation point with tourists this summer, assisted by the latest Biennale spectacular. But,…
Letters from the Old Country
Many Italian immigrants were in regular contact with their families and others back home. The need to maintain strong ties with the old country and support family members prompted them to send money, either by including dollars with their correspondence…
Growing Up with Clelia: Parlacce o Parolacce
The unique life story of an Italian immigrant and her delicious original recipes. Quest'articolo parla dei ricordi della scrittrice di quando era ragazzina e sua mamma le diceva cose in italiano. Ad esempio, quando lei faceva qualcosa di brutto, la…
The Cleveland Museum of Art Hosts the 33rd Annual Chalk Festival
Two family-friendly days to enjoy sidewalk art inspired by Italian Renaissance tradition. Il Cleveland Museum of Arts quest'anno terrà il Chalk Festival dal 10 settembre a domenica 11 settembre dalle dodici alle diciassette. L'evento è iniziato nel 1990 e ancora…
