Great public success and media coverage surrounded the First Week of Italian Cuisine in the World that in the United States was organized one week ahead of the rest of the world due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The week-long world premiere has given great prominence to the initiative promoted by the Italian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture, Food and Forest Policies.

More than 60 events filled the agenda organized by the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC in collaboration with all the Consulates and the Italian Institutes of Culture that are present in the United States. From conferences on Italian food and technology to thematic films, guided tours with presentations of food related masterpieces and world renowned chefs preparing excellent dinners, the American public was spoiled for choice and confirmed its overall deep interest for Italy and its passion for Italian food.

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