Oi Dipnoi: Sicilian ethno-folk group
After a successful Australian tour in 2017, Sicilian ethno-folk group Oi Dipnoi is returning to Australia to perform at the Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania, the Illawarra Folk Festival in NSW and at the Django Bar in Sydney and to give a concert at the Italian Cultural Institute in […]
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Italian folk band SANTA TARANTA at the Illawarra Folk Festival
Santa Taranta is a Melbourne-based band playing a mix of original music and traditional music from southern Italy. The group has won over crowds at the National Folk Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Piers Festival, Fairbridge Festival, as well as many concerts at prominent Melbourne music venues. They have also performed at the […]
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50th Anniversary of the Belice Earthquake: 1968-2018
In the night between 14 and 15 January 1968 the whole of western Sicily was shaken by a violent earthquake that completely destroyed Gibellina, Poggioreale, Salaparuta and Montevago and partly destroyed Santa Margherita di Belice, Santa Ninfa, Partanna and Salemi. Huge destruction was also suffered by Menfi, Camporeale, Chiusa Sclafani, Contessa Entellina, Sambuca di Sicilia, […]
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Oi Dipnoi: Sicilian ethno-folk group in tour in Australia
After a successful Australian tour in 2017, Sicilian ethno-folk group Oi Dipnoi is returning to Australia to perform at the Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania, the Illawarra Folk Festival in NSW and at the Django Bar in Sydney. Oi Dipnoi was born with the aim of revitalizing the new […]
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Three Italian Regions and Their Wines: Friuli, Marche and Calabria
Presented by Italian sommelier Piero Fonseca The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host once again Italian sommelier Piero Fonseca, who already in 2016 held a series of seminars on Italian wines at the Institute, on the occasion of the Second World Week of the Italian Cuisine, an event promoted by the Italian Ministry of […]
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The Traditions of Italian Cuisine
Cooking class by Gabriele Taddeucci The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host again Italian chef Gabriele Taddeucci, who has already held a very successful series of cooking classes for the Institute, on the occasion of Second World Week of Italian Cuisine, an event promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]
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Sydney Italian Festival 2017
Celebrate Life with Food Second World Week of Italian Cuisine The Sydney Italian Festival 2017 is celebrating this year the Second World Week of Italian Cuisine. The Festival will provide a perfect moment for all food lovers to indulge in an Italian culinary experience. With so many events to choose from in restaurants, bars, […]
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Launch of CD “Rome to the Land of Australia”
By Carlotta Centanni Originally from Rome, Carlotta Centanni is a highly acclaimed jazz singer and songwriter. A deeply soulful performer with a range of emotion reflecting her love and passion for nature and humanity. Carlotta’s debut at the La Palma jazz club in Rome launched her music and television career in Italy and started her […]
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A Taste of Campania
Cooking class by Andrea Tranchero Introducing the 2nd World Week of Italian Cuisine The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to announce the fourth of a series of cooking classes dedicated to Italian regional cuisine. After Tuscany, Abruzzo and Sicily the class is this time dedicated to the Campania region. The cycle represents an introduction to […]
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Australia’s New Wave of Italian Migration: Paradise or Illusion?
Edited by Bruno Mascitelli and Riccardo Armillei Much has been said about Italian migration to Australia of the 1950s and 1960s but little is known or understood of the new, young, skilled and educated Italian migrants of the current period. This book, which is a product of more than 24 months of investigation into this […]
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