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The art of reproducing the nativity scene is linked to an ancient tradition in Italy. Three cities are particularly famous for their presepi: Bologna, Genoa, and Naples.   The Bolognese tradition dates back to the 13th century, and it is different from other nativity scenes realized in Italy because all characters are entirely hand carved, i...

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La ricchezza dell'offerta turistica dell'Emilia-Romagna sarà protagonista, tra il 21 ottobre e il 16 novembre, di diverse iniziative promozionali in programma negli Stati Uniti (New York e Washington) e Canada (Toronto). Rappresentanti di Apt Servizi interverranno il 26 ottobre a New York e il 28 a Toronto alla dodicesima edizione di "Vemex" (Visit...

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Italy, and specifically the cities of Rome and Parma, have received major recognition from UNESCO. The UN agency for education, science and culture today declared Rome a "Creative City for Film." This prestigious international endorsement was officially announced in Paris. The the capital – which is already part of UNESCO's Heritage of Mankind...

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di Jacopo Franchi   Sommario: Vita e opere di Gian Francesco Secchi de Casali, piacentino, fondatore e direttore del primo giornale in lingua italiana negli Stati Uniti, «L'Eco d'Italia» (1850-1894), e promotore della colonizzazione italiana di Vineland, nel New Jersey. L'articolo ricostruisce, in sei paragrafi, la nascita a Piacenza, l'esil...

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The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts.   The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds...

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by Natascia Ronchetti   The Modena-based auto business -- that galaxy of companies that revolves around top brands Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani -- is soaring, with an increase in revenues of 7.4% in 2014. It reached a turnover of €2.5 billion and is pulling ahead of the Piedmontese companies clustered around Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Turin, which...

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Test driving a Ferrari in Italy at high speeds may be a dream many car enthusiasts (and adrenaline junkies) share, especially after seeing Ron Howard's recent film, the Formula One racing drama "Rush." Perillo Tours' ItalyVacations.com recently introduced Drive the Dream Italia, a tour that takes travelers to the Ferrari test track in Maranello in...

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by Chiara Givoni   On the occasion of his last diplomatic visit to Italy, President of the French Republic François Hollande was hosted by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at one of the most celebrated Italian restaurants in the world, the 3 Michelin star "Osteria Francescana" run by chef Massimo Bottura in Modena.   The capital of...

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Città: Parma - ItaliaPaese: ITALIAPeriodo di svolgimento: 28/02/2013 - 03/03/2013Partners: Fiere di Parma S.p.A.Descrizione: Dopo la positiva collaborazione instaurata con Fiere di Parma lo scorso anno, la Camera di Commercio italo-americana a Miami si impegna ad organizzare due missioni a Parma,in occasione di Mercanteinfiera, alle quali partecipe...

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Dear Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute, I am pleased to inform you that the Bel Canto Foundation will be presenting the following lecture: Prof. ILARIA DIOLI, Sacred Heart University of Piacenza, Italy   Friday, August 2, 2013 AT 6:30 PMMonastero's Ristorante & Banquets - 3935 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659 A...

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