Promotion of the Italian language in Mauritius: training and culture in action
Promotion of the Italian language in Mauritius: training and culture in action The Italian Cultural Institute is organising two initiatives in Mauritius dedicated to the promotion of the Italian language and culture, designed to engage both professionals and enthusiasts. On the one hand, a free training course aimed at teachers and aspiring teachers of Italian […]
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Italian Movie Day
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to present Italian Movie Day, a full day dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema taking place on September 13, 2026 at the Bioscope Independent Cinema in Johannesburg, one of the city’s most distinguished venues for independent cinema. The event is part of Fare Cinema, an initiative by the Italian Ministry […]
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The European Film Festival returns to South Africa: a cinematic journey across Europe
The European Film Festival returns to South Africa: a cinematic journey across Europe The much-anticipated European Film Festival is back in South Africa, offering film enthusiasts an exclusive showcase of the very best in contemporary European cinema. The festival will take place from 17 to 27 September 2026 across various South African cities and online, […]
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Poetry Africa 2026
The Italian Cultural Institute will participate to the 30th edition of Poetry Africa, the annual international poetry festival curated by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban (5-10 October 2026). The festival provides a vital platform for the celebration and critical reflection about the contribution of poets in the movement for […]
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Ubah Cristina Ali Farah in South Africa
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to announce the visit of Ubah Cristina Ali Farah to South Africa, as part of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo 2026. Somali and Italian writer and poet, born in Verona and raised in Mogadishu, Ubah Cristina Ali Farah is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary […]
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