Holocaust Remembrance Day – THE LAST TIME WE WERE CHILDREN
To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria, in partnership with the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre and the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre, presents screenings of the Italian film for children The last time we were children. These commemorative events aim to honour the memory of the Holocaust while […]
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The Spina-Benignetti Piano Duo South African Tour
The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is delighted to announce the South African tour of the Spina-Benignetti Piano Duo, an extraordinary Italian piano duo renowned for their artistic synergy and talent. This series of concerts is a must-attend event for classical music enthusiasts and will take place in Johannesburg, Olifantsfontein, Knysna, Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, […]
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MEET AND GREET – have breakfast with us
The institute is pleased to invite you on 7 December 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 : 00 p.m. for an Italian Breakfast with our Director at the Italian Club in Pretoria. While adults can enjoy a cappuccino and cornetto, there will be activities for children, organised by our teachers. Bookings Don’t miss this […]
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24th edition of Italian Film Focus
The review of the best of the latest Italian film season returns to South Africa. The 24th edition of Italian Film Focus in Johannesburg and Cape Town will also feature the presence of Antonio Piazza and Fabio Grassadonia, directors of “Iddu”, as well as Giuseppe De Domenico, protagonist of “Vermiglio” by Maura Deelpero. This is […]
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The best of Italian gastronomy and culture come to the Cape Quarter with “Italy in Town”
The Consulate of Italy in Cape Town is pleased to present the first edition of the “Italy in Town” festival, which will be held on 23 and 24 November in the streets of the iconic De Waterkant district with the patronage of the City of Cape Town. Two days of events, music, culture, cooking workshops […]
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LEGKOTLA – knowing the Mediterranean Diet
This year, on the occasion of the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, join us for a unique culinary experience. In collaboration with World Anthropological Union and the Italian Embassy in Pretoria. We will be exploring the Mediterranean Diet and the possible connections between Italian and South African food at our LEGKOTLA […]
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European Film Festival – Lesotho
The European Union Delegations to the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Eswatini, in partnership with the Alliance Françaises de Maseru and Mbabane, present the European Film Festival (EFF). Funded by the EU, and with the complementary financial contributions of nine EU Member States and their cultural institutes, namely, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Poland […]
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Participation at the World Anthropologic Union’ Congress
This year, on the occasion of the Congress of the World Anthropological Union, whose theme is ‘Re-imagining anthropological knowledge, perspectives, practices and power’, the Institute is pleased to participate by inviting Giovanna Guslini. The anthropologist will chair the panel ‘Anthropology and creativity: reaching new audiences’, on new forms of action and expression to reach new […]
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IDA PELLICCIOLI PIANO TOUR
A journey from Spanish keyboard music to the Viennese Classic Style The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is proud to present the mini-tour of Italian pianist Ida Pelliccioli, that will be back in South Africa as follow: 3.11 – Wagner Society, Cape Town 5.11 – Music Society of Makhanda, Grahamstown 10.11 – OAK, Hermanus 12.11 – […]
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Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu: Educational and Historical links between South Africa and Reggio Emilia
This teacher training, with the participation of Chiara Torcianti, director of the archives of the municipality of Reggio Emilia, will focus on the educational pathways developed in Reggio Emilia and South Africa over the last 40 years, with the further aim of highlighting the long-term historical and political links between these two entities. In particular, […]
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