Welcome message from Mr Antonello De RiuThe Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau and Chairman of Bellissima Italia Festival

A gold and crisp autumn is approaching. As the summer season is passing fast, the Consulate General of Italy is getting ready for the next intense edition of Bellissima Italia, the festival of Italian culture and lifestyle, which will take place from September to December 2017 with the active participation of the Italian institutions and private actors, both Italian and local.

This autumn, our beloved city will be the colourful scenario of a promotional campaign aimed at raising awareness on the great cultural heritage Italy has to offer to Hong Kong and Macau. Our festival is especially meaningful this year as the HKSAR celebrates its 20th Anniversary, and we are very happy to celebrate this important moment together with all Hong Kong people.

Bellissima Italia continues to represent the signature event of the Consulate General of Italy, incorporating several exciting projects implemented by Italian and local companies to promote the best that our Country has to offer in terms of culture, design, fashion and food.

In sum, a unique Festival, where all the Made in Italy is emphasized and spread across four intense months, with exclusive gala nights, outstanding art exhibitions and sensorial food tasting experiences. This is only a small part of the many events dedicated to the Italian Lifestyle!

Our culinary traditions and ancient wine making tradition will be the focus of many activities dedicated both to those who are experimenting with Italian taste for the first time and to a very selective audience.

The real way to appreciate this festival? Experience it!

Mr Antonello De Riu

Message from Angelo ParaticoVice-Chairman of Bellissima Italia

It is a great honour and a pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd edition of Bellissima Italia. Once again this unique festival will bring to Hong Kong and Macau all the best of Italy. Following the success of the first two editions, this year we plan to set the bar higher, getting to the real essence of the Italian style.

This year’s events embrace Italian culture in all its various shapes. There is no field in which our Country is famous that will be left behind: fashion, Italian haute cuisine, design, literature, cinema and many more. Browsing through the following pages you will be astonished by the multifaceted variety of initiatives promoted by our partners, both local and Italian.

I would like to add a note of appreciation for the continuous and passionate contribution of the Italian Consulate’s staff members, who have worked on the setting up of this booklet with constant effort, coordinated by the Consul General, Mr Antonello De Riu. For this third edition, Mr De Riu has strengthened the cultural ties between Hong Kong, Macau and Italy through an incredible partnership with the Bellini Museum.

The true spirit of Italian culture can only be understood by enjoying the events that better represent our lifestyle and passions. Curious about our initiatives? If you don’t want to lose any word, photo or hashtag, keep reading!

Mr Angelo Paratico

Committee Members

Miss Jacqueline ChowMiss Josephine Chiu Mr Federico DonnetMr Andrea Bettinelli

Miss Charmaine Ho

Mrs Candy Chuang Kotewall

Miss Queenie Rosita Law

Mr Peter Gordon Mr Marco Iannelli

Miss Eleanor Lam

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1st September - 6th October

M Racing Team La Dolce – Vita Gala Dinner

Art in Dante - Drawing Course

The M Racing Team Limited is a private, non-profit making Club founded by a group of enthusiasts sharing the love of motoring in fast automobiles, cruising in Luxurious Yachts, enjoyment of Great Food and Wine, the comfort of Stylish Living, travelling with Private Jet as well as Fashion. Our prima pre-requisite in all these are that it has to be “Made in Italy”: Italian cars, Italian yachts, Italian food and Italian Life-style.

The ultimate goal of the Club is to promote the good life!

Organised by : M Racing TeamVenue : Portside AMC, 8 Shum Wan Road, AberdeenTime: Cocktail : 6.30pm / Dinner: 7.30pmDress Code : Gentlemen Black Tie – Ladies Cocktail DressColour Scheme : Italian Flag

By invitation only

Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong is pleased to present the “Arte in Dante”, a workshop with architect, designer and artist Marta Marotta. This workshop can provide endless inspiration and give you a unique creative experience. Indeed, the course intends to give the student the base notions of drawing and the study of still life composition. The course will allow students to learn how to “observe” and their hand to do new gestures. Each student will have the chance to express themselves carrying out an art work consisting of a still life composition, executed with the chiaroscuro technique (no colors).All the materials will be provided by the school, all you need is your creativity!

Organised by : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong KongVenue : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong, Leighton Road, Honest Building,

Causeway BayTime : Every Friday from 7pm to 9pm Fee : HK$1,560 for a total of 12 hours distributed in 6 lessons (materials for one art work are included)

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3rd September – 29th October

4th September

Sunday Italian Brunch Tasting at Osteria

Allegrini - Gambero Rosso Winery of the Year Tasting

Timeless Italian specialties are what Osteria Ristorante Italiano is all about. The dishes are authentically crafted, inviting, full of flavour and promise to transport your palate to the various regions of Italy for a truly traditional culinary experience.

Every Sunday, from September 3rd to October 29th you will be delighted by brunch buffet with sumptuous options including parma ham, salami, fresh crab legs, yabbies, mussels, dainty desserts and much more.

Organised by : Osteria Restaurant, Tsim Sha TsuiVenue : Osteria Restaurant, 50, Nathan Road, Tsim Sha TsuiTime : 11.30am – 2.30pm Fee : HK$348 per person

Food and wine pairing tasting at Enoteca with the wines of Allegrini winery. Allegrini was named 2016 Winery of the Year in Gambero Rosso’s “Vini d’Italia” guide, the most revered Italian wine publication. Allegrini’s Amarone della Valpolicella Classico continues collecting accolades, once again obtaining the “Tre Bicchieri” award, bringing the winery to a record of 31 awards by Gambero Rosso. The tasting will feature the flagship wines from Allegrini: San Polo & Poggio Al Tesoro.

Organised by : Wine Shop EnotecaVenue : 307-308, 3/F, Lee Gardens One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway BayTime : 6.30pm - 7.30pmFee : Members HK$100 / Non-members HK$200

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8th September

Antinori wine dinner at Hong Kong Jockey Club

For over 600 years, the Antinori family has been making wine in and around Florence. Today, 26 generations later, the family still owns eight estates and six Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) in Tuscany and Umbria, making them a leader in Italian wines, especially the “Super Tuscans” so popular today.

Elia Atzori, representative of Antinori, will introduce seven wines at this dinner, from different estates or DOCGs, beginning with the refreshing Marchese Antinori Cuvée Royale Tenuta Montenisa NV and followed by Castello Della Sala Estate Cervaro Della Sala IGT 2015, Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2012, Antinori Pian delle Vigne Figna Ferrovia Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tignanello 2009, Tignanello 2014 and the Solaia 2009 both in magnum format.

This collection of amazing wines will be matched with a menu prepared by Chief Cook Chan Lap-sun.

Organised by : Links Concept, Hong Kong Jockey ClubVenue : HKJC Fortune Room, Happy Valley ClubhouseTime : 8pmFee : HK$1,688 per person

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9th September

Giorgio Armani Fall Winter 2017/2018 Presentation

Fogolar Furlan Dinner

The Giorgio Armani collection came into being in 1975, when the designer rewrote the rules for menswear, revolutionising proportions and aiming at an unheard of fluidity and elegance. The following year, observing that the fashion needs of women were also changing, he offered the same soft, unstructured jackets as the basis for a womenswear collection. Elegant, modern and sophisticated, the Giorgio Armani collection stands out for the excellence of its manufacture, the extreme attention to detail, the purity of the lines and the use of high quality materials.

This season, stylists from Milan will be in town to support the trunk show.

Organised by : Giorgio ArmaniVenue : G/F, Armani / Chater House, 11 Chater Road CentralTime : 3pm (1st session) / 7pm (2nd session)

By invitation only.

Bellissima Italia is proud to announce the 10th anniversary dinner of Fogolar Furlan at Divino Patio.

Fogolar Furlan is a non-profit association established in 2007 to promote the mutual knowledge and friendship between Hong Kong and Friuli Venezia Giulia, as well as to contribute to worthy local and overseas causes through annual charitable donations.

They warmly welcome you to join the Society to know more about this Region, attend the events they organize and benefit from special offers extended to their members. To join them please visit their Membership page.

http://www.fogolar-furlan.hk/membership.html

Organised by : Fogolar Furlan Hong KongVenue : Divino PatioTime : 7.30pm

By invitation only.

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12th September

Danilo Rea & Oona Rea - Jazz Concert

Castello Romitorio Wine Dinner

Danilo Rea is one of Italy’s leading jazz pianists. He received a solid musical training, obtaining his degree from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory (Rome). He made his debut in 1975. He is currently co-leader of the trio DOCTOR 3, one of the most highly-acclaimed groups in Italy. In recent years he has dedicated himself to teaching and master classes in jazz and improvisation techniques.

Oona Rea is a famous Italian jazz singer graduated at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. She has been singing and playing together with important artists of the current Italian jazz panorama and she is a member of the Burnoguala ensemble; she also sings in other music bands with her eclectic, blues tone.

Organised by : Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of Italy, Jazz World Live SeriesVenue : HK Arts Center, 2 Harbour Road, WanchaiTime : 7pm

Links Concept together with CIAK and Castello Romitorio is happy to organize a wine dinner hosted by Tullia Battaglia, the General Manager of the estate. The welcome drink will be followed by a 5 course dinner paired with wonderful Italian wines.

Organised by : LinksConceptVenue : Ciak RestaurantTime : 7.30 pmFee : HK$980 + 10% Service

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13th September

“Dolcemente Si Viaggiare con un ritmo nel cuore e la valigia di cartone” Dinner

The Hong Kong delegation of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina is proud to take you to discover the Italian roots of the cuisine of our fellow immigrants.

A genre on its own which deserves to be defended because inevitably connected with the history of the Italian emigration. A cuisine created because of the surviving memories of the traditions that the Italian immigrants have left on their motherland but that, despite the lack of some simple ingredients, they have managed to reproduce and adapt into “comfort food”.

Organised by : Accademia della Cucina ItalianVenue : Carbone Restaurant, 9/f LKF Tower 33 Wyndham StreetTime : 7.30pm Fee : HKD$900 (service included) RSVP : Within September 12, 2017

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Aperitivo Milano @Aqua Spirit

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the Aperitivo Milano is back in town, the best Italian happy hour time, offering only the very best networking opportunities!

The night will consist of breath-taking views of Hong Kong Harbour and skyline, not to mention the amazing signature drink created by Aqua and Italian canapés! You will be surrounded by a 360 degree panoramic view of Hong Kong and amazing people.

If you don’t know how important the ability to network is, join us at the party to find out!

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of Commerc, in collaboration with Aqua. Beer and Wine sponsored by : Castello del Vino, Peroni Italy

Venue : Aqua Spirit, 30/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong KongTime : 7pm – 9pmFee : Members:HKD$180 / Non-Members: HKD$250 (including free flow of prosecco and beer, 1 signature drink and Italian canapés)

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18th September

Ca’ del Bosco Wine Dinner at Otto e Mezzo

Ca’ del Bosco is an iconic Franciacorta winery established in 1968. A dream dearly held by its founder, Maurizio Zanella, who more than forty years ago, set out to follow his own path. Ca’ del Bosco is now the leading Italian brand of bubblies with ultra-fine perlage.Enjoy a traditional Italian dinner paired with top Franciacorta wines, in the company of Maurizio Zanella.

Organised by : 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Sino Vantage Venue : Otto e Mezzo Hong Kong: Landmark Alexandra, 18 Chater Road - Central, Hong KongTime : 7.30pmFee : upon request

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15th September – 28th October

Massimo De Carlo: Opening Exhibition “Gianfranco Baruchello, Marcel Duchamp”

Massimo De Carlo is pleased to present “Gianfranco Baruchello, Marcel Duchamp” opening in its Hong Kong gallery on the 14th of September 2017. The exhibition is an exceptional event, as it will bring, for the first time ever in his sixty year long career, the work of Gianfranco Baruchello in Asia in a solo show.

The exhibition will present a selection of works by Gianfranco Baruchello paired with works by Marcel Duchamp, illustrating and assembling a tangible representation of the amity and dialogue, ongoing in Baruchello’s works, between the two artists. Gianfranco Baruchello is an iconic Italian artist that through his long, and ongoing, career has tackled a vast array of media spanning from painting to sculptures, and including land art, installation and video.

Organised by : Massimo De Carlo, Hong KongVenue : 3d Floor Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street,

Central, Hong KongTime : Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am – 7pm Vernissage on Thursday 14th

from 6pm to 8pm

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19th September

Ca’ del Bosco Wine Dinner at Otto e Mezzo

Ca’ del Bosco is an iconic Franciacorta winery established in 1968. A dream dearly held by its founder, Maurizio Zanella, who more than forty years ago, set out to follow his own path. Ca’ del Bosco is now the leading Italian brand of bubblies with ultra-fine perlage.Enjoy a traditional Italian dinner paired with top Franciacorta wines, in the company of Maurizio Zanella.

Organised by : 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Sino Vantage Venue : Otto e Mezzo Macau: 1031, 1/F, Galaxy Macau Chater Road - Central, Hong KongTime : 7.30pmFee : upon request

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20th -24th September

Cine Italiano! 2017 - Cinema Italian Style in Hong Kong

Benvenuto to the 6th edition of Cine Italiano! - Cinema Italian Style in Hong Kong, where you can find the best of Italian cinema with award-winning films and restored classics, as well as the most talented directors and charismatic actors. This year’s Opening Film is the brilliantly executed and scripted Sicilian Ghost Story, a 2017 drama film directed by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza. Highlights include the multi-award winning movie Life is Beautiful, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Organised by : Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of Italy, Istituto Luce-Cinecittà, Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, The Grand Cinema

Venue : The Grand Cinema, The Elements Mall, KowloonTime : 7.30pmFee : check the website

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21st -27th September

Departures by Margot Errante

Novalis Contemporary Art Desigvn is pleased to present ‘DEPARTURES’ – a collection of works by Italian photographer and artist Margot Errante.

On the eve of a major life transition, the artist reflects upon unexpected feelings of inevitable farewells, and for the very first time she chooses herself as the main subject of her artistic quest.

The ritual she repeated every night for eight days, in which she purposely looked at herself in the mirror for thirty uninterrupted minutes, resulted into the eight images of this intimate collection. Each photograph is a scaffolding of emotions, an invitation to dig into ourselves and reflect upon our own story.

Organised by : Novalis Contemporary ArtVenue : Novalis Contemporary Art, 5 Sau Wa Fong, Wan ChaiTime : Vernissage (by invitation only) 20th September 6pm – 10pmExhibition : 21 - 27 September 2017 11am – 8pm

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Tosca: Giro d’Italia

Michelin – starred Chef Pino Lavarra takes you on tour of Italy for a very unique culinary escapade. For a limited time only Tosca guests will have the opportunity to sample wines for four Italy’s most renowned wineries.

Four giants in the Italian wine making scene – Gianfranco Fino from Puglia, Feudi di San Gregorio from Campania, Tasca d’Almerita from Sicily and Bellavista from Lombardy, and three other acclaimed guest chefs from each respective wine regions together with Chef Pino Lavarra whip up on an unparalleled three day only culinary storm, all in one menu.

Organised by : Tosca RestaurantVenue : Tosca Restaurant International Commerce

Centre (ICC), 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha TsuiTime : 12pm – 2.30pm 6.30pm – 10.30pmFee : Lunch HK$880 / HK$1680 Dinner HK$1780 / HK$1980

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21st September – 10th October

Colors of Italy- Italian Contemporary Masters

Opera Gallery Hong Kong takes great pleasure to bring together 4 contemporary Italian artists to one show, displaying the overly simplistic yet subjectively rich style of monochromatic art. By the works of Alessandro Algardi, Marcello Lo Giudice, Pino Manos and Umberto Mariano, the beauty of spiritual and the purest physical elements will be seen through.

Opera Gallery Hong Kong is part of Opera Gallery Group, founded in 1994 and comprised of 12 galleries located throughout the world. The Gallery utilizes its vast global network to source and cultivate contemporary artists from all corners of the globe, and now represents a unique collection of emerging and established contemporary artists supported in their global exhibitions and art fairs program.

Organised by : Opera Gallery Hong KongVenue : W Place, 52 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong Time : Saturday 11.00 am – 8.00 pm Sunday & Public Holiday 11.30am – 5.30pm

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Meet the Directors!

We are delighted to inform you that the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong and the Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong are organizing an event to meet Mr Fabio Grassadonia & Antonio Piazza, director of the movie: Sicilian Ghost Story.

The movie is part of Cine Italiano! – Cinema Italian Style in Hong Kong 2017

The two Directors will come to the Dante Alighieri Society on Friday 22 September 2017, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm to have an open discussion with you about their movie.

Organised by : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong, Picky Gourmet

Venue : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong, Honest Building Leighton Road, Causeway Bay

Time : 6.30pm – 7.30pmFee : FREE

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Donnafugata Wine Dinner at Mistral – InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

The Sicilian winery Donnafugata was founded in the 1980s by the Rallo family.The name of the winery comes from a combination of the flight of Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, who escaped to Sicily ahead of Napoleon’s army in the early 1800s, and a reference to the Italian novel Il Gattopardo. “Donna in fuga” translates roughly as “woman on the run”; the estate to which Queen Carolina absconded became known as Donnafugata and is now the modern site of the winery’s vineyards.

Organised by : Sino Vantage Asia & InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

Venue : 70 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui EastTime : 7.30pmFee : upon request

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Giorgio Armani Hand Made to Measure a Luxury Tailoring Experience

Giorgio Armani is a name associated throughout the world with luxury menswear. Giorgio Armani believed that the time was right to return to the heart of the creative process, and produce a collection made entirely by hand, from the finest materials. Now it is the turn of menswear, as Giorgio Armani revisits his first love – tailoring – and launches the Giorgio Armani Hand Made To Measure service. As with couture for women, suits tailored to the individual wearer speak of a commitment to craft and quality.

This season, specialized tailors from Italy will provide exclusive made to measure service for continuous three days in Hong Kong and welcome for appointment.

Organised by : Giorgio Armani22nd – 23rd September, 2017Venue : G/F, Armani/Chater House, 11 Chater Road, CentralTel : 2532 7700

24th September, 2017 Venue : G101, No.7–25 Canton Road, Harbour City,

Tsim Sha Tsui Tel : 2956 2123

By appointment only

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Giando’s 5th Anniversary VIP After dinner service aperitif

Bellissima Italia is proud to announce a very special occasion. This year marks the 5th anniversary since we opened Giando in Fenwick Pier (now relocated to Star Street).As Giando’s valued supporter in the past years, Giando will be honoured if you would come and celebrate Giando’s 5th year Anniversary with a drink!

RSVP essential.

Organised by : Giando’s RestaurantVenue : Shop 1, 9 Star Street, WanchaiTime : 10.30pm onwards

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24th September

Ceremony to bestow the award to Chef Umberto Bombana

The three Michelin starred chef Umberto Bombana is receiving the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (OMRI, Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana) the highest ranking award for those who have distinguished themselves in the fields of literature, arts, economy and public service. This is the first time that an OMRI recognition is awarded to an Italian chef in Hong Kong. The prize recognizes BOMBANA’s 24 years of promoting authentic Italian cuisine in the city and making it a veritable standard for sublime taste, variety, seasonality and sustainability of his ingredients. Last but not least, it touches on his genius in the culinary arts for which Italians are rightly known all over the world.

Organised by : Consulate General of Italy, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana Venue : 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Hong KongTime : 6.30pmDress Code : Formal

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26th September

Quartetto Nous - String Quartet Concert

The Noûs Quartet, composed of four young Italian musicians – Tiziano Baviera (violin), Alberto Franchin (violin), Sara Dambruoso (viola), Tommaso Tesini (cello) –, was founded in 2011 at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano and received its training from the Quartetto di Cremona. The quartet is regularly invited to perform in Germany, Switzerland, England, France, Spain, South Korea and China. The musicians have also collaborated with renowned artists such as Tommaso Lonquich, Andrea Lucchesini, Alain Meunier, Giovanni Scaglione, Sonig Tchakerian.

Organised by : Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of Italy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Venue : The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon

Time : 8pm - 9pm

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Venchi Prosecco Pairing

No one can say no to an exquisite selection of chocolate especially when they are all made of natural ingredients. The Italian Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite you to join our pairing night at Venchi, the Pottinger Cafe which had been renovated in Central.Sign up and pair the exotic Italian prosecco with mouth-watering chocolate and don’t miss the new mooncake that will be featured for tasting. If you are eating too much of the traditional mooncake – try this for a change and bring along your friends and taste all the products at tongue.

See you at the event and can’t wait to bring you to a Venchi Italian journey!

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Venchi.Wine sponsored by : Generali AssicurazioniVenue : The Pottinger, G/F Shop, 21 Stanley Street, Central, Hong KongTime : 6.30pm – 8.30pmFee : Free for Members; Non-Members: HK$150 (Including canapés, prosecco, chocolate and mooncake tasting)

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Porcini Nights @Angelini

You can simply smell the difference – the charm of porcini is unequalled among mushrooms, thanks to its earthy and nutty flavour which makes it a perfect match with a spectrum of dishes. This September, savour a range of exquisite porcini creations meticulously prepared by Chef Alessandro and be amazed by this aromatic sensation.

Menu highlights include Grilled Porcini Mushroom, Fassone Beef Tartare, Burrata Cheese Cream and Extra-Old Modena Balsamic Vinaigrette; Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio, Raw and Jelly Porcini Mushroom, Green Peas Tartare and Warm Veal Consommé; Grilled Calamari, Potato Cream, Black Ink Sauce and Porcini Mushroom; and Slow-Cooked Veal, Grilled Porcini Mushroom and Goose Liver, to name a few.

Organised by : Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongVenue : Angelini, Mezzanine Floor, Kowloon Shangri-La,

Hong Kong, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonTime : 6:30pm – 10:30pm (last order at 10pm)Fee : A la carte dishes from HK$328+10%

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27th September

Presentation of Bellissima Italia 2017Have an Italian drink with the Consul General of Italy

Media representatives are invited to have a drink at the Italian restaurant La Piola, and try the famous concept of Italian aperitivo. A glass of your preferred wine or a Aperol Spritz and some Italian appetizers will be offered for free to any media representative that will arrive at the restaurant between 5 and 7 pm. The Consul General will be there to enjoy the aperitivo himself and if anybody wish to have an interaction with him about the new Bellissima Italia can ask any question. Every media can stay for as long as he/she wants. Everybody will receive a press kit.

Organised by : Consulate General of Italy, La PiolaVenue : La Piola, 62 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai, Hong KongTime : 5pm-7pm

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27th September – 28th October

The Mapping of Asia: fine antique maps from 16th to 20th century

This year, for our 29th annual Mapping of Asia exhibition, we are featuring the beautiful maps of Italian mapmakers. Highlights include the important set of China and the 15 Provinces by Vincenzo Coronelli printed in Venice in 1696.For a month each year we have held an exhibition of original antique maps by European mapmakers although occasionally we have had Chinese and Japanese maps. Each year we learn many things by holding this show.

Organised by : Wattis Fine Art GalleryVenue : Wattis Fine Art Gallery, 20 Hollywood Road,

2/F, Central, Hong Kong Time : Opening and private view Tuesday 26th September 6pm -8 pm.

Exhibition 27th September – 28th October 11am – 6pm

The events held on Tuesday 26th are by invitation only.

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27th September

Exhibition Opening “Ever Closer Union” - The Legacy of the Treaties of Rome for Today’s Europe (1957-2017)

On the occasion of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, the itinerant exhibition will be displayed at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. This exhibition, made up of 14 panels in English, narrates the history and successes of the first 60 years of the European Union and illustrates the historical steps that led to its constitution taking into consideration its economic, political and social aspects. The final part is dedicated to the contemporary challenges being faced by the European Union, including the preservation of the environment, the migration crisis, the question of internal cohesion among member states and the role of the EU on the international arena.

Organised by : The Italian Cultural Institute, The European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Venue : Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay

Time : 1pm - 5pm from Monday to Friday Fee : FREE

Opening ceremony and talk date: 29th September

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Discover the White Truffle at its Best – Nicholini’s Presents One-Night Only Truffle Season Opening Wine Dinner with Rising Coloratura Soprano Etta Fung

Newly appointed Nicholini’s Specialty Chef Riccardo, celebrates the white truffle season with the season opening wine dinner with the rising coloratura soprano Etta Fung.

With the warmth and abundant rainfall in Italy during summer, truffles from Alba are in excellent quality this year. This tantalizing delicacy has inspired Chef Riccardo to craft a number of seasonal dishes. Highlights include “Pan-fried scallops, artichoke, purple potatoes, sea urchin sabayon, white truffle” and “Homemade tortelli filled with foie gras, parmesan cream, veal jus, white truffle”. Rounding up the “diamond” journey is the “Caffe & Topinambur - Jerusalem artichoke gelato, espresso biscuit, shaved white truffle”, which features the earthy gems to rejoice the autumn season.

The award-wining soprano Ms Etta Fung who established herself as a versatile artists with a powerful stage presence together with the invited pianist Ms. who has collaborated with some of the world’s distinguished musical events, will perform five of their favourite Italian songs between courses in the evening.

Organised by : Nicholini’s, Conrad Hong Kong, Solomusica Ltd, Abrate & Sons in Hong Kong and Macau

Venue : Nicholini’s, Level 8, Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong KongTime : 7:00pm Welcome Reception | 7:30pm Dinner StartFee : One-Night Only Season Opening Five-Course Wine Dinner (included 4 glasses of Italian Wines) HK$1,488*

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DESIGN IN ITALIA Launch Party

In celebration of the launch of the Design In Italia exhibition series co-organized with the Consulate General of Italy, an exclusive launch party will be held at K11 Atrium.

In the presence of Antonello De Riu, Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau, distinguished guests will join in as an artistic journey of Italian design and impeccable craftsmanship unveil at K11, marking the launch of the opening exhibition of Bellissima Italia.

Mr Adrian Cheng founded the brand K11 in 2008 with a focus on three core values, Art, People and Nature. He then founded the K11 Art Foundation in 2010 and built two art villages in Wuhan that serve as an incubating springboard to groom young emerging contemporary Chinese artist and educate the mass about art and creativity. Adrian believes that art is for the mass and he successfully merges this with commerce and created a sustainable “art x commerce” K11 business model, creating a museum retail concept, offices and residences in Greater China

Organised by : K11, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Atrium, K11, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,

Kowloon, Hong KongTime : 6pm - 8pm

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28th September - 19th October

Design in Italia

“Italian design” denotes a heritage of discerning taste and impeccable craftsmanship that has transcended the ages, from the Renaissance to modern times. The passion and mindfulness of Italian artisans manifest in multiple facets including Architectural Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design and Graphic Arts. For the first time, K11 will host DESIGN IN ITALIA Exhibition series co-organised with the Consulate General of Italy, to officially lift the curtains for Bellissima Italia 2017.

An artistic journey of Italian design will unfold at K11 Atrium with a suspended Colosseum art installation by Hong Kong-based architectural design studio UPSOP. The installation recreates the iconic Colosseum with a trompe l’oeil aerial set-up, applying the concept of linear perspective invented by Italian Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Below the installation sees a limited time pop-up display of the world’s first luxury Quattroporte sedan by Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati.

Under the artful hand of Raffles Design Institute Hong Kong, K11 art space is transformed into a museum of Italian interior design with the interactive exhibition Dimensions of Fabrics. Also check into visual artist Chi Kuen Victor Chu’s solo exhibition “Running out of Lines” at K11 Showcase, where his multi-dimensional works twist 2D lines into 3D graphics to push the boundaries of your imagination.

Organised by : K11, Maserati, Molteni, The Italian Chamber of Commerce, Paola Lenti, Consulate General of Italy, Raffles Design Institute, Colourliving, PFGHLVenue : K11, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong KongTime : K11 Atrium, K11 Showcase (10.00am - 10.00pm) K11 art space (12.00am - 10.00pm)Fee : (To be confirmed)

For details, please refer to http://www.k11.com/en/

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29th September

29th September

Autumn in Piedmont - Wine class on Piedmont Wines

Nicholini’s White Truffle Season!

Come to discover the intense flavours of some of the finest Italian wines, from the beautiful Piedmont’s hills. Guided by Francesco Marchio, Business Development Manager of VinoVeritas, a professional Sommelier with more than 10 years of wine experience.

Autumn is coming, it is a good time for wine!

Organised by : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong, Vino VeritasVenue : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong,

Honest Building, 9-11 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Time : 7pm - 9pmFee : HKD$200 (HKD$180 DA Members)

Nicholini’s speciality Chef Riccardo celebrates the highly sought after Alba white truffle season in this fall with an extravagant tasting dinner and à la carte menu. This unique experience will be available from 29th September until the truffles run out.

Nicholini’s serves Northern Italian cuisine with homemade pastas, fresh produce and the region’s finest culinary traditions at heart. Experience a feast for the senses with towering views of Hong Kong as your personal backdrop.

Organised by : Nicholini’s, Conrad Hong Kong, Venue : Nicholini’s, Level 8, Conrad Hong Kong,

Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong

For further information, please see http://www.conraddining.com/en/nicholinis.html

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1st October – 31st October

4th – 8th October & 10th – 13th October

Historic Italian Coffee Brand, Caffè Diemme

Giorgio Armani: Le Jeu Made to Order Experience

Caffè Diemme, founded in 1927 in Padua, Italy is proud to present its 90 years of coffee roasting experience. For three generations this family run business has been delivering its tradition and great passion for coffee and hast most recently been awarded the gold medal for “Best Italian Espresso” by the International Institute of Coffee Tasters (IAC) in 2016.

At Caffè Diemme you can find a modern take on the authentic Italian coffee experience from the traditional and specialty offerings. The collection includes an array of single origin and blended coffee beans prepared by a range of brewing methods including espresso, pour over, syphon and cold brew.By using the code word “Bellissima Italia” upon your order you can receive 20% off your dream purchase.

Organised by : Caffè Diemme Hong KongVenue : G/F, Caffè Diemme, FWD Financial Center, 308 - 320 Des Voeux Road, Central

Le Jeu is a handbag with a soft design but a distinctive personality, and is part of the Fall Winter 2017/18 Giorgio Armani collection. Elegant and functional, its name, Le Jeu, references this bag’s versatility and its playful nature. It can be worn as a shoulder bag, a shopper, or, thanks to the leather rings applied to the handles, as a wrist bag.

This season, we are introducing a Made to Order service with a Milan artisan on-site demonstration, which will allow clients to customise their own bags by choosing from among various combinations of materials, colours and linings; in addition, there is an option to have your name engraved on a metal plate inside your bag. Please contact us and schedule an appointment to order your own Le Jeu.

Le Jeu Made to Order Service.

Organised by : Giorgio Armani4th – 8th October, 2017 Venue : G101, No.7 – 25 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui Tel : 2956 2123

10th – 13th October, 2017Venue : G/F, Armani/Chater House, 11 Chater Road, CentralTel : 2532 7700

By appointment only.

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7th October

Aida Gala Fundraising Dinner

The gala dinner named after Verdi’s opera will be joined by Warren Mok and selected members of the world-renowned Aida cast. All the guests will have the opportunity to appreciate at close range the artists’ live singing and meet them in person at the dinner. It will be a fun and energizing evening to enjoy the company of friends and meet new people who are united in their vision of a more artistically and culturally developed Hong Kong. To pursue our charitable goals, Opera Hong Kong shall arrange two complimentary tables for underprivileged children who are classical music lovers. All proceeds raised will be for the account of Opera Hong Kong.

Organised by : Opera Hong Kong, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel Hong KongTime : cocktail 6.30pm / dinner 7.30pmFee : HK$39,000 / HK$ 50,000 / HK$ 90,000 depending on the table positionDress Code : business attire

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8th October

Opening Event of 3 Italiani

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with i 3Italiani, are celebrating the opening event of this typical Italian brand in a new shop in Causeway Bay! I 3Italiani brings in Hong Kong an Italian taste with traditional Ice Cream, Coffee and Espresso using just original Italian ingredients.

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of CommerceSupported by : 3 ItalianiVenue : SOGO G03, Tower 35, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway BayTime : 3pm – 6pmFee : FREE

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9th October

Bellissima Italia Spritz

On Monday 9th October, neighbourhood wine bar Stazione Novella will be pouring Aperol Spritz on tap for $48 a glass, all night long. The refreshing, light cocktail takes the edge off warm afternoons and pairs beautifully with an unlimited, varied spread of aperitivo, featuring moreish savoury bites in the Italian tradition of opening the appetite for a meal. Grab a spot within the cosy fiaschetteria or perch by the open frontage for people-watching as you sip on the ideal Italian aperitif well into the evening.

Organised by : Stazione NovellaVenue : Stazione Novella, Ming Hing House, 52-56 Staunton St, CentralTime : 5pm onwardsFee : HK$48 for one Aperol Spritz

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10th – 15th October

Savour the Italian Flavours from Ancient to Modern – 4-Hands Gastronomy Experience by Michelin-Starred Guest ChefPaolo Gramaglia, Pompeii & Nicholini’s Chef Riccardo

Enjoy a culinary panorama of the ancient lost city Pompeii at Nicholini’s as Chef Riccardo will team up with Michelin-starred Chef Paolo Gramaglia, serving guests four-, five- and six-course tasting dinners and delicacies which underscore the spirits of cooking in Italy from ancient to modern.

“The success of gastronomy is the tradition, you just need to know how to interpret without nostalgia”, fully summarizes the philosophy of Chef Paolo, who whose passion for local produce, history and culinary creativity translates into bread made to ancient Roman recipes, slow-cooked snapper paired with tomato purée and sweet-onion gelato, deconstructed pastiera and other creations.

Diners can choose from the four-, five- and six-course dinner menus, priced from HK$988* per person respectively. For those seeking an exclusive dining experience, a one-only only Perrier-Jouët Champagne dinner will be held on 12th October.

Organised by : Nicholini’s Conrad Hong Kong / Perrier Jouet Champagne

Time : 10th – 15th October 2017 Available for both lunch, dinner,

weekend brunch and cooking classFee : Four-, Five- & Six- course 4-Hands Tasting Dinner:

From HK$988* to HK$1,388* (* subject to 10% service charge)

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10th - 15th October

Aida

Opera Hong Kong proudly presents Verdi’s grand opera Aida. Aida is an opera in four acts by Verdi, with libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. A poignant story of a love triangle during a time of war between Egypt and Ethiopia, Aida features the most intricate and memorable music that Verdi ever wrote.

Opera Hong Kong brings all the drama and pageantry of this grand opera to the majestic stage of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre with a star-studded international cast which includes two of the opera world’s reigning Aïda, He Hui and Kristin Lewis. Other starry singers include Marjorie Owens, Riccardo Massi, Najmiddin Mavlyanov, Ekaterina Gubanova and Nino Surguladze. World-renowned Xu Zhong and Jean-Louis Grinda are the conductor and director respectively.

Organised by : Opera Hong Kong, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Grand Theatre of HK Cultural Centre, Hong KongTime : 7.30pmFee : HK$1,080, HK$880, HK$680 25% discount for Bellissima Italia partners booking by 22 September, please contact Ms Christy Chan christychan@operahongkong.org

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11th October

My Life as China’s First Western Diva – Lunch Talk with Ms He Hui

Soprano He Hui belongs to one of the most considerable Verdi and Puccini voices worldwide. In 2004 she was Cio-cio-san in Madama Butterfly at the Volksoper Wien with praises as “the best you could wish for Madama Butterfly”. She made her debut at Teatro alla Scala as Tosca and at Metropolitan Opera as Aida. Her vast repertoire included the role of Amelia in Un ballo in maschera, Leonora in La forza del destino, Liu in Turandot, and the title role in Manon Lescaut, appearing frequently in leading opera houses including Deutsche Oper Berlin, Wiener Staatsoper, Paris Opéra-Bastille, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. She has worked with the legends including Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel, Daniel Oren, Placido Domingo, Franco Zeffirelli and Giancarlo del Monaco, to name a few.

Organised by : Opera Hong Kong, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Foreign Correspondents Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, CentralTime : 12.30pm – 2pm

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11th October

“One, No one Pirandello” / “Uno, Nessuno, Pirandello” Screening Week of the Italian Language in the World

Luigi Pirandello is one of the most important and influential poets in Italian literary history: his plays are dialectical disquisitions on essence and appearance, illusion and reality, the problem of personal identity. There are not many books about Pirandello as a man. This documentary traces the life of this great playwright by touching different themes: his relationships with women; his deep Sicilian roots; his love for theatre and cinema; the Nobel Prize in Literature (1934); his adherence to fascism and his death in 1936. Some of Pirandello’s poems will be recited before the screening. The event is part of the “Italian Language Week” and it is an occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Luigi Pirandello.

Organised by : The Italian Cultural InstituteVenue : HK Visual Arts Centre, 7 Kennedy Rd, Mid-LevelTime : 7pm – 9pm

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13th October

“The Nanny” / “La Balia” Screening Week of the Italian Language in the World

Inspired by a story written by Luigi Pirandello, a wealthy psychiatrist, who runs an asylum for women, must find a wet nurse for his infant when his wife panics after childbirth. He brings a peasant, Annette, to Rome, forcing her to leave her own baby behind. To the increasing anger of the wife, the nanny bonds with the infant.

The event is part of the “Italian Language Week” and it is an occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Luigi Pirandello.

Organised by : The Italian Cultural InstituteVenue : HK Visual Arts Centre, 7 Kennedy Rd, Mid-LevelTime : 7pm – 9pm

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14th -15th October

Italian Market Fall Edition @K11

The Italian Chamber is proud to present the Italian Market – Fall Edition at a boisterous mall, providing more opportunities to promote and sell your products. This brand-new indoor Italian Market will take place in K11, which centred in Tsim Sha Tsui, from 14th -15th October, 2017. A public area will be provided with booths featuring food & beverage products and lifestyle products. We expect over 4,000 people will go visit, provided that 70% of the visitors are locals and 30% are tourists.

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with K11

Venue : B2 Floor, K11 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha TsuiTime : 11am - 9pmFee : FREE (Member rental fee for booth: HK$4,200)

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16th October – 15th November

Valentina Loffredo “As For Me, I’m Very Little” – Art Exhibition

KC100 Art Space, partnering with Novalis Contemporary Art Design, is delighted to present the work of Valentina Loffredo in celebration of this year’s Bellissima Italia.

In 2012, after giving birth to her second child and moving as a stay-at-home mom to Hong Kong, a city where she once worked in the jewelry industry, Valentina Loffredo was looking for inspiration. In 2013, she approached photography as a tool to visualize her ideas and started using Instagram to promote her work. She quickly amassed over 80,000 followers, garnering attention from the international media, public and art world.

Valentina’s work has been featured in many prestigious publications including Huffington Post, Feature Shoot, Design Taxi, Cosmopolitan and Elle, among many others.

Organised by : KC100 Art SpaceVenue : KC100 Art Space, 100, Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T.Time : Mondays – Saturdays: 9:00am - 7:00pm; Closed on Sundays and

Public HolidaysFee : Free Admission

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18th October

Lamborghini Showroom Opening

Celebrate the launch of Lamborghini Hong Kong’s new state-of-the-art showroom in the heart of Star Street Precinct, Wanchai. Representing the House of Raging Bull in the Pearl of the Orient for more than 25 years, the brand-new locale marks a new era for Lamborghini Hong Kong. The opening ceremony will be attended by the city’s elite and affluent, as well as the top leadership from Lamborghini headquarters including Mr. Stefano Domenicali, the Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

Organised by : Lamborghini Hong KongVenue : Lamborghini Hong Kong Showroom, G/F, 1A Star Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong

By invitation only.

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17th October

“I Viceré” Screening Week of the Italian Language in the World

The event is based on the novel written by Federico De Roberto. The Uzedas, a Sicilian family faithful to the Bourbon kings begins to lose its power upon the Unification of Italy and the subsequent rise to power of Giuseppe Garibaldi and Vittorio Emanuele II. The Uzeda family fights to remain in control of its power against the new regime, both on the political and on the personal side, leading to intricate love affairs, difficult parental relationship and obstacles on their way to the top.

The screening is part of the “Italian Language Week” and it is an occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Luigi Pirandello

Organised by : The Italian Cultural InstituteVenue : The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Hung Hom, KowloonTime : 7pm – 9pm

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19th October

Music Night

Amalfitana is an Artisan Pizza Bar drawing its inspiration from the Amalfi Coast. Located at The Pulse, Hong Kong’s longest and largest beach-front shopping mall situated in Repulse Bay.

The event will feature live music for our customers while eating a good pizza and enjoying a good Italian drink.

Organised by : Amalfitana Artisan Pizza Bar, 28 Beach Rd, Repulse BayVenue : Amalfitana Artisan Pizza BarTime : 6:30pm – 9:30pm (Live Band during this period)Fee : HK$288 includes: 1 Pizza Italia, 2 Aperol Spritz or 2 Wines

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19th October

Grand Opening of Bellissima Italia @KC100 Art Space

KC100 Art Space is proud to be a participant of the 2017 Bellissima Italia. Partnering with Novalis Contemporary Art Design, two Hong Kong-based Italian artists will be featured from October through December.

KC100 Art Space recognizes the importance of an environment that consists of equal parts work and life. While artistic pieces add an element of character and personality to KC100 Art Space as a hybrid between professional work atmosphere and gallery, it also offers a great channel for artists to expand their recognition via a brand new venue.

Novalis is a mix between a gallery and a cultural center, designed to investigate and disseminate the connections between art and architecture, with a specific research into the avant-garde and the contemporary. Searching for and discovering new talents on the contemporary design scene so as to promote and encourage the development of designers capable of creating objects verging on works of art, of great aesthetic and expressive quality.

Organised by : KC100 Art SpaceVenue : KC100 Art Space, No. 100, Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T.Time : 4.30pmFee : Free Admission

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19th October

“Il giovane favoloso” Screening Week of the Italian Language in the World

Based upon the short but fruitful life of the legendary Italian 19th century poet Giacomo Leopardi, director Mario Martone’s film is a scrupulously researched and cinematically staged period biopic. The film gives the audience a full sweep of the restless and often terribly unhappy events of Leopardi’s life, set within the turbulent context of early 19th-century Italian society, politics and literature. Some of Pirandello’s poems will be recited before the screening. The event is part of the “Italian Language Week” and it is an occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Luigi Pirandello.

The event is part of the “Italian Language Week” and it is an occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Luigi Pirandello.

Organised by : The Italian Cultural InstituteVenue : The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Hung Hom, KowloonTime : 7pm – 9pm

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19th October

Conviviale dell’Accademia della Cucina Italiana

Every year the Accademia chooses a theme, consisting in one of the basic products of Italian cuisine, which is particularly significant from a gastronomical, cultural and symbolic point of view, and to which every Delegation dedicates one convivial assembly. The aim is to promote the use of this product, to deepen the knowledge about it, and to discover all the varieties of its preparation in the kitchen. The theme for 2017 is “Cheese in regional culinary traditions”. Its purpose is to highlight an ingredient which is abundant in Italy and is an essential or important element in various traditional regional recipes, but can also be used innovatively.

Organised by : Accademia Italiana della Cucina, Hong Kong Delegation

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20th October

Art Workshop Caravaggio

Marta Marotta, Italian designer and architect, will guide the participants throught the incredible and visionary masterpieces of one of the most important Italian artists: Caravaggio. Come to discover the master of “ChiaroScuro”, his painting and his vibrant life in 16th Century Rome.

Organised by : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong KongVenue : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong,

Leighton Road, Honest BuildingTime : 7pm to 9pmFee : $100 ($80 DA Members)

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21st October

Movie 11 X Fashion Film Festival Milano

K11 Hong Kong Art Mall - a revolutionary museum retail concept and a hybrid model of art and commerce founded by Mr. Adrian Cheng in 2008 - partners with FFFM to bring to Hong Kong the best of fashion films made by new creative minds, established names, big brands and famous international artists.

Founded and directed by Constanza Cavalli Etro, FFFMilano is an international event where fashion films from all over the world are showcased in order to share different points of view, aesthetic and narrative codes.

Organised by : K11 HK Art Mall, Italian Cultural InstituteVenue : K11 Piazza, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha TsuiTime : 3.00pm – 6.00pmFee : FREE

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23rd – 31st October

Exhibition Opening “Ever Closer Union” - The Legacy of the Treaties of Rome for Today’s Europe (1957-2017)

On the occasion of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, an itinerant exhibition will be displayed at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This exhibition, made up of 14 panels in English, narrates the history and successes of the first 60 years of the European Union and illustrates the historical steps that led to its constitution taking into consideration its economic, political and social aspects. The final part is dedicated to the contemporary challenges being faced by the European Union, including the preservation of the environment, the migration crisis, the question of internal cohesion among member states and the role of the EU on the international arena.

Organised by : The Italian Cultural Institute, The European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityVenue : The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung HomTime : The opening ceremony starts at 1pm, followed by a talkFee : FREE

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25th October

“The Mafia Kills Only in Summer” / “La mafia uccide solo d’estate” Screening Week of the Italian Language in the World

Inspired by real events, this is a black comedy about 20 years of history of Sicily (Italy) from 1970s to 1990s. Mostly told in flashback, the story is focused on Arturo, a young boy whose birth coincides with the election of notorious Mafia-linked mayor Vito Ciancimino and a massacre orchestrated by legendary crime boss Salvatore Riina. Arturo develops a crush on his classmate Flora and a bizarre obsession with seven-time Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti, whose long political career was overshadowed by allegations of Mafia ties. The event is part of the “Italian Language Week”. The event is part of the “Italian Language Week” and it is an occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Luigi Pirandello.

Organised by : The Italian Cultural InstituteVenue : The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Hung HomTime : 7pm – 9pm

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28th October

FAME by Angelo Milano - Film Screening

A Fork for Cabernet Grapes The Wedding Banquet of Caterina de’ Medici Winemaker Dinner

Fame is a film about the last moments of unpredictability and vandalism in what was once covert artistic activity before turning into sanctioned “street art”. For five years, Angelo Milano was able to bring artists from all over the world to his southern Italian village, Grottaglie, including Blu, JR, Conor Harrington, Os Gemeos, Momo, Swoon, Vhils, and others, who were only praised and accepted by the world of contemporary art in the following years. The artists went back to Grottaglie year after year to create artistic interventions that changed the city’s image for its inhabitants and beyond. This public art-making festival known as “Fame” was stopped by its creator Angelo just as it was reaching the height of success.

Organised by : HOCA Foundation, Hong Kong Arts Centre, The Italian Cultural Institute, The Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Hong Kong Art CentreTime : 8pmFee : HK$65 / HK$52

Commemorating the anniversary of the monumental 1553 feast, the Manor of the St. Regis Macao will usher in the territory’s first 18L Melchoir large format of Tenuta Le Farnete Carmignano 2015 and transform into the venue for a Florentine Renaissance Wedding Banquet helmed by Italian Chef Giuseppe d’Angelo in a whimsical yet lavish wine dinner complete with live vocal performance, guest chef appearance, souvenir gifts, and dinner games. Led by the Winemaker, the event pays tribute to Caterina de’ Medici, whose banquet celebrating her marriage to Henry II of France introduced to the French the dinner fork and created the Original Super Tuscan, the Carmignano Wine, which in the 1716, established the first law in the world regulating quality wine.

Organised by : Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited, The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central and The Sheraton Macao, Cotai CentralVenue : The Manor, The St. Regis Macao, Cotai CentralTime : Wedding Reception Aperitivo - 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wedding Banquet Wine Dinner: 7.30pmFee : For Wedding Reception Aperitivo only:

MOP298+10% service charge per person For BOTH Wedding Reception Aperitivo AND Wedding Banquet Dinner: MOP998+10% service charge per personDress Code : Smart casual

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31st October – 5th November

Meet Michelin two starred starred Chef Stefano Baiocco from Italy @Angelini

Guest Chef Stefano Baiocco, executive chef of Villa Feltrinelli in Lake Garda, Italy, brings the quintessential taste of this Michelin two-starred restaurant to Angelini through his specially designed lunch and dinner menus.

A protégé of some of the world’s finest chefs, Chef Stefano nurtured his culinary flair and refined his talent at a number of Michelin three-starred establishments around the world.

Chef Stefano is dedicated to using the freshest and most delicate ingredients for which northern Italy is well known. Lending each dish his own touch of imagination, he is passionate about creating concoctions with distinctive flavours. He delights foodies and taste seekers alike with his creations that please not only your palate, but also other senses.

Organised by : Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong,Venue : Angelini, Mezzanine Floor, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonTime : Lunch : Noon – 2.30pm Dinner : 6.30pm – 10.30 pmFee : From HK$418+10% to HK$1,280+ 10%

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30th October until 11th November

Southern Italian Wine Tasting At Castello Del Vino

Discover a taste of traditional Southern Italian indigenous grape-varietals from historical and more modern wineries. Participating wineries; Sella & Mosca - Sardegna, Duca di Salaparuta and Principi di Butera - Sicilia, Farnese Fantini - Abruzzo, Vesevo – Campania, Leone de Castris and Vigneti del Salento – Puglia and Vigneti del Vulture – Basilicata.

Organised by : Castello del Vino Est. 1996Venue : G/Fl., 12 Anton Street, Wan Chai, Hong KongTime : 1pm – 7pmFee : Complimentary

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2nd November

3rd November

BOGGI Opening Store in IFC

Antinori tasting booth @Great Wines of Italy HK - J. Suckling

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Boggi, are celebrating the sensational grand opening event of this Italian luxury fashion brand in a new showroom at the heart of Hong Kong, IFC. Go check out their new store and selection!

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Boggi Milano

Venue : IFC MallFee : FREEDress Code : Business Attire

JamesSuckling.com take you on a journey through the world’s greatest wine regions when Great Wines of the World returns to Hong Kong for the fourth time. More than 160 outstanding wines from internationally-renowned vineyards and boutique wineries will be on showcase, presented by their famous owners and winemakers. All have been handpicked by James Suckling and achieved top scores of 90 points and above.

This is an unique opportunity to taste a selection of the most sought-after wines and meet the people behind these world-famous vineyards!

Organised by : Links ConceptVenue : Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Grand

Ballroom, 8 Finance StreetTime : 5pm – 8pm

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3rd November

Gala Dinner Italian Chamber of Commerce

The Italian Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Chamber in addition to the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The momentous evening will be commemorated in Italian flair with over 450 guests from Hong Kong’s business and institutional landscape. In the luxurious surroundings of Grand Hyatt Grand Ballroom, guests will be treated to a 6-course Italian dinner, crafted by Chef Alessandro Cozzolino, from Grissini restaurant, who will add a special Cantonese touch to the dishes in honour of the 20th anniversary of HKSAR.

Dinner will be accompanied by live performances, a silent auction and a lucky draw that will help raise funds for the beneficiary charity THE ONE International Humanitarian Award that every year seeks to find and honour unsung heroes who put others before themselves and dedicate their life to helping others in need.

Organised by : Italian Chamber of Commerce, Italian Trade Commission, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong KongTime : 6.30pm till lateFee : Single ticket from 2,850 HKDDress Code : Black tie (tuxedo / long gown)

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6th November

Gambero Rosso: promotion of Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards around the small town located in Tuscany: Montalcino. Brunello, short for bruno, which means brown, is the name that was given locally to the local grape variety.Gambero rosso is proud to bring this unique product to Hong Kong delighting all wine lovers with one of the best Italian wines.

Organised by : Gambero Rosso, Consulate General of Italy Venue : HKJC HallTime : for further information please check http://www.gamberorosso.it/en/

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8th November

Italian Wine Celebration

Bellissima Italia is proud to announce the Wine Celebration Gala Dinner organized by Grande Passione with the collaboration of the Consulate General of Italy, the Italian Trade Commission and the Italian Chamber of Commerce.

This unique night features an amazing menu prepared by Chef Gianni Caprioli (Giando), paired with a beautiful array of Italian wines and it is a flagship event of the Festival, which is gaining popularity and success in the Hong Kong’s public.

This event will be a great opportunity to thank all wine lovers in person and to encourage new small wineries to expand their interest in Hong Kong. Initiatives such as this one help us bond our strengths and achieve the needed breakthrough in markets around the region.

Organised by : Grande Passione, Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Spirito diVino, Vinitaly International, Italian Trade Commission

Venue : Renaissance Harbour View HotelTime : 7.30pm Welcome drinks. 8pm DinnerFee : $ 10,000 HKD (Total cost for a table of 10 people)

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8th November

Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri World Tour

For the third year in a row Bellissima Italia is proud to present an event dedicated to high quality wines from Italy. The famous guide of “Gambero Rosso” organizes a wine tasting to give the opportunity to traders, professionals, and wine lovers to taste the most interesting wines in Italy that have been assessed and chosen as “Tre bicchieri”.

“Tre Bicchieri” is the highest ranking Gambero Rosso can give to a wine, a recognition for absolute quality. Only about 1% of the total number of wines taking part into the selection qualifies for the highest rank.

Organised by : Gambero Rosso, Consulate General of Italy Venue : Central Plaza Sky Lobby, WanchaiTime : 2pm - 3pm opening ceremony 3pm – 4.30pm walkaround tasting

NOVEMBER

Wine will be the absolute protagonist of the 2017 edition of the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair with the Italian Vinitaly Pavilion! In addition to the traditional Walk-Around-Tastings, VIA seminars and master classes, Hong Kong wine professionals and connoisseurs will have the opportunity to get to know the best of Italy’s food, wine and oils thanks to:

• “Friends of Wine” collective area, dedicated to the exhibiting companies of Sol&Agrifood, whose products will also be presented during the cooking shows held by professional Italian Chefs in the Vinitaly Lounge

• B2B meetings with potential selected buyers to be held directly at the producers’ booths

• Vinitaly Wine and Oil Bar, only for those companies that were selected by 5StarWines - the Book 2017 & Wine Without Walls 2017, ViViT, Vinitaly Bio; and for Olive Oil exhibiting companies of Sol&Agrifood

• #Hiremevinitaly - a very fast and dynamic format to bring together wine professionals and Italian wineries seeking for a potential match.

For information and applications: redazione@winemeridian.com

Organised by : Vinitaly Venue : HK Convention Centre, International Wine and Spirits Fair

http://www.vinitalyinternational.com/it/eventi/vinitaly-hongkong-2017

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Vinitaly Hong Kong 2017

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12th November

The 18th International White Truffle of Alba Auction

The 18th International Auction of the White Truffle of Alba will be held on 12th November evening at 3 Michelin-starred restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA. The event is regarded as one of the Hong Kong dining scene’s most anticipated and distinguished culinary evenings.

The auction has been organized to since 2010 to raise funds for local charities. This year, all proceeds from the auctions will go to the local charity Mother’s Choice.

Organised by : 8½ Otto e Mezzo BombanaVenue HK : 202 2nd Floor, Landmark Alexandra, 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong KongTime : TBCFee : Auction

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15th November

Opening Exhibition “Simply Abstract” @Parkview Art Hong Kong

Parkview Art Hong Kong is the only gallery in the city that promotes abstract art exclusively. We are delighted to present Italian abstract art to local art lovers. It will be a unique opportunity to know more about an artistic expression that, for many, seems difficult to approach Italian artists have played a major role in the development of this particular artistic field, join us to discover and understand a new dimension of art.

Organised by : Parkview Art HK Venue : Parkview Art Hong Kong, 27 Old Bailey StreetTime : 6.30pm – 8.30pmFee : FREE

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16th -18th November

Gambero Rosso Award-Winner Tour Weekend Tasting

Come taste Italy’s “best of the best” at Wine Shop Enoteca and celebrate the winner wineries from Gambero Rosso’s legendary wine guide. Featuring more than just reviews of Italy’s finest wines, more than 70 expert tasters comprise the team that blind-tastes 45,000+ wines annually. Of these many thousands of wines, less than 1% achieve the Tre Bicchieri designation.

Organised by : Wine Shop Enoteca, Consulate General of Italy Venue : All Wine Shop Enoteca • Lab Concept, Admiralty • Lee Gardens One, Causeway Bay • iSQUARE, Tsim Sha Tsui • Elements, Kowloon • Festival Walk, Kowloon • New Town Plaza Phase One, ShatinTime : TBCFee : FREE

The Fogolar Furlan Hong Kong is a non-profit organisation established in 2007 to promote the mutual knowledge and friendship between Hong Kong, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Italy.

Every year the Association organizes an annual party to celebrate its establishment: set against the beautiful backdrop of the Clearwater Golf and Country Club, the party features an alfresco lunch buffet, a Cup football match for kids, a Briscola tournament, a Tombola (Bingo) and a Christmas sales.

This year Fogolar Furlan is celebrating its 10th anniversary and wants to share this important milestone with all its friends!The net proceeds of the events organized during the year are donated to charitable causes both in Italy and in Hong Kong.

Organised by : Fogolar Furlan Hong Kong Venue : Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clearwater BayTime : 12.30pm onwards

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19th November

Fogolar Furlan Annual Party

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16th November – 15th December

Enrico Gili “Threads of Light”- Art Exhibition

KC100 Art Space, partnering with Novalis Contemporary Art Design, is delighted to present the work of Enrico Gili in celebration of this year’s Bellissima Italia.

Enrico Gili is a self-taught photographer. Graduated in Semiotics, he uses colors and expressions to trigger people’s emotions. Although he has been taking snap shots of interesting and memorable things and people for many years, Enrico started photography with selective purposes in 2011. Inspired by the street life of different places he visited in Asia, Enrico decided to pursue photography professionally alongside with his other business, and so the journey began.

Organised by : KC100 Art SpaceVenue : KC100 Art Space, No. 100, Kwai Cheong Road,

Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong KongTime : Mondays – Saturdays: 9am - 7pm; Closed on Sundays and Public HolidaysFee : FREE

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20th - 26th November

Week of Italian Cuisine in the World #pasta&rice, #pizza, #wine

Chef Marco Sacco, owner of the 2 Michelin stars restaurant Piccolo Lago in Italy, will perform a series of cooking master classes to present a selection of some well-known Italian culinary delicacies: pasta&rice, pizza and wine. Each of the three master classes will be followed by a show cooking and dinner in the evening, each one at one of the restaurants of the GAIA Group. These three appointments are part of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the yearly rendezvous with the Italian taste around the world.

20thNovember : Pasta & rice master class in the morning at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and tasting dinner in the evening at ISOLA restaurant

21st November : Pizza master class in the morning at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and tasting dinner in the evening at VA BENE restaurant

23rd & 24th November : Wine in food master class in the morning at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and tasting dinner in the evening at VA BENE restaurant

Organised by : Consulate General of Italy, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Chef Marco SaccoVenue : The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and GAIA Group restaurantsTime : 11am for morning events, and 6pm - 7.30pm for evening events

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22nd November

Italian Conviviality and Cuisine #coldcuts&cheeses

During the visit of the delegation from Emilia Romagna region led by President Hon. Stefano Bonaccini, Chef Marco Sacco will present a master class on Italian cold cuts and cheeses, which are specialties of this Italian region. The master class will touch upon the history and traditions surrounding Italian cold cuts and cheeses, and how these are part of the Italian concept of conviviality.The master class in the morning will take place at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and will be followed in the evening by a show cooking demonstration and a tasting dinner at GAIA restaurant.

Organised by : Consulate General of Italy, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Chef Marco Sacco, Region Emilia Romagna

Venue : The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and GAIA RestaurantTime : 11am for the master class, and 6pm - 7.30pm for the dinner

“Bellavista” was started in 1976 by a passionate young visionary called Vittorio Moretti. Not content with being successful in a myriad of business ventures he decided to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the hills of Franciacorta in a view to making sparkling wines of quality as gifts for his clients and buddies. Due to his meticulous nature and passion, 30 years later Bellavista reigns supreme as the finest sparkling wine of Italy.

Definitely a not-to-be-missed wine dinner for those who love to experience the exquisite pairing of fine Franciacorta and world class Italian cuisine. Organised by : Dining Concepts, Altaya Wines LimitedVenue : Spiga Restaurant, Central, Hong KongTime : TBCFee : TBC

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22nd November

Wine Dinner at Spiga

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23rd November

Music & Gastronomy Converge – Nicholini’s Presents La Dolce Vita Music Inspired One Night Only Wine Dinner

Much like air and water, it is impossible to imagine Italy without food and music. Nicholini’s is paying tribute to these cornerstones of Italian life in cooperation with Solomusica Ltd, a one-night only La Dolce Vita music inspired one night only wine dinner.

Chef Riccardo will flex his aesthetic muscles to prepare an music-inspired creations, providing a fascinating dialogue between two creative worlds.

The art-inspired 5-course wine dinner is priced at $1,388* with 4 glasses Italian wine pairings by hotel’s head sommelier.

For reservations, please contact Nicholini’s on (852) 2822 8801 or via ConradDining.com.

*subject to 10% service charge

Organised by : Nicholini’s | Conrad Hong Kong | Solomusica LtdVenue : Nicholini’s, Level 8, Conrad Hong Kong,

Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong KongTim : 7.00pm Welcome Reception | 7:30pm Dinner StartFee : Music Inspired One-Night Only Five-Course Wine Dinner (included 4 glasses of Italian Wines) HK$1,388* (* subject to 10% service charge)

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25th November

Cooking Class & Tiramisù Tasting

Bellissima Italia is proud to announce one of the most delicious events of this edition: the Tiramisù cooking class and tasting.

Chef Marco Sacco will the delight a selected audience of tiramisù lovers with a demonstration which will be followed by a tasting.

One of the most important ingredients of a proper tiramisù is coffee. This is why the cooking class will be surrounded by a series of images portraying the beloved Italian beverage.

Sweet tooth fans of tiramisù should not miss this event!

Organised by : Italian Chamber of Commerce, Consulate General of Italy, Lavazza, Matilde Vincenzi, Italian Cultural Institute

Venue : F22 foto space, 5th Floor Amber Commercial Building, 70-74 Morrison Hill Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Time : TBC

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25th November

Marco Polo goes to Carnival

Musicus Fest celebrates its 5th anniversary with its first-ever original production – “Marco Polo Goes to Carnival”. In a magical confection of music and dance, local composer Willis Wong transforms his vision of the Carnival of Venice into a joyful evocative score. The production features ballet and “commedia dell’arte” improvised drama, performed by a magnificent cast of local and overseas musicians, young ballerinas and international actors from Italy, Taiwan and Hong Kong. In an artistic nod to Marco Polo’s journey to China, the colorful scenes are filled with joyful creative spirit of the Venetians in their opulent masks, while the uplifting melodies are rendered by both Western and Chinese musical instruments, as Marco Polo is believed to have brought Chinese instruments back to Venice from his travels.

Organised by : Musicus SocietyVenue : Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, 5 Edinburgh Place, CentralTime : 2.30pm – 4.30pmFee : HK$420, HK$220

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28th November

Cooking class with Aira Sasso

Aira Sasso, author of the first Italian cookbook for Hong Kong resident, will provide a cooking class, wthere she will share are expertise in cooking delicious and simple Italian dishes.From her childhood home in Milan, to the romantic Amalfi Coast and the rugged heartland of Sicily, Aira invites us to join her on her travels around Italy, taking in her favourite landscapes and visiting some inspirational kitchens along the way.With the collaboration of Chef Margaret of Picky Gourmet you will have the chance to see, learn, taste and get your hands dirty by preparing amazing receipts directly taught by Aira.

Enjoy this unique culinary journey!

Organised by : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong & Picky GourmetVenue : PICKY GOURMET -13/F Ka Nin Wah Commercial Building, 423-425 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong KongTime : 7pm to 10pmFee : HK$550

Ask any Italian what gives them pride and pleasure, and music would almost certainly come up as the country has long been an important centre of classical music. From the glorious musical capital of the Renaissance, the Franco Abbiati prize-winning Mantua Chamber Orchestra performs a selection of the finest Italian music with international soloists, led by maestro Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli. Acclaimed cellist and Artistic Director Trey Lee presents Hong Kong’s violin prodigy Hannah Tam, joined by two celebrated singers, Sophie Klussmann and Mauro Borgioni, in their Hong Kong debut. Organised by : Musicus SocietyVenue : Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, 5 Edinburgh

Place, CentralTime : 3pmFee : HK$600, HK$420, HK$280, HK$180

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Festival Finale

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NOVEMBER

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Safe Bar, present you a chocolate-whisky pairing event. When it comes to whisky, you’ll most likely link it with cigar. Therefore, this tasting and pairing event will definitely bring you to another food level, a level that may create the 7th sense on your taste bud .

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Safe Bar

Venue : Safe Bubble & Malt, Central, Queen’s Road Central, 225

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29th November

Safe Bar Cocktail Event

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Tosca of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and Towngas Cooking Centre present two-Michelin-starred Chef Pino Lavarra

This November, Towngas Cooking Centre presents an exclusive cooking show by Michelin-starred Chef Pino Lavarra, whose culinary skills and experience will introduce the audience to the secrets and pleasures of Italian cuisine.

Born in Putignano, one of the oldest villages in Puglia, Southern Italy, Chef Lavarra earned his first Michelin star at Rossellinis Restaurant on the Amalfi Coast in 2002, and his second Michelin star in 2004.

Under Chef Lavarra’s direction, Tosca, located on level 102 of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, was awarded its first Michelin star in 2013, only six months after he took over its kitchen. Today, he continues to offer his guests a new dining experience, revisiting classic recipes while adding a modern twist.

Towngas Cooking Centre has always been recognized for its well-equipped facilities and remarkable teaching resources. Chef Lavarra will join the ranks of locally and internationally renowned chefs that the Centre has invited as special guests to share their techniques and inspire its members.

Organised by : Towngas Cooking Centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Towngas Cooking Centre, 9/F, Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

The duOpera is formed by Maurizio Simeoli (flute & piccolo) and Inessa Filistovich (piano), both of whom have long collaborated with the prestigious theatre La Scala in Milan. The Duo proposes a selection of music connected with the world of opera and to the most famous Italian theatre, including pieces by P. Morlacchi, L. Pieroni and R. Galli.

Organised by : Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre,

Hong Kong Youth Square, Y-Theatre, WanchaiTime : 8pm – 9.30pm

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4th December

The Italian Day at Sandy Bay

duOpera – Flute and Piano Concert

“The Italian Day at Sandy Bay” is the biggest charity event yearly organized by the Italian Women’s Association (IWA). This happening raises significant funds that are entirely donated to the “Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital” and other selected local charities. The biggest attractions of the event are the bazaar, with more than 90 stalls selling branded clothing, accessories, shoes, toys, decorations, etc. and the gourmet corner, offering tasty Italian ready-made dishes and snacks, sponsored by famous Italian restaurants and food importers. This event is a good occasion to get together with family and friends chilling out the Italian way. Organised by : The Italian Women’s AssociationVenue : The Gardens of the ‘Duchess of Kent

Children’s Hospital’, Sandy Bay RoadTime : 10am - 5pmFee : FREE

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6th December

Business of Design Week BODW

Elvio Cogno Wine Dinner

Business of Design Week (BODW) is a flagship event organised by Hong Kong Design Centre since 2002. Each year, BODW brings to Hong Kong some of the world’s most outstanding design masters and influential business figures to inspire the regional audience on creative thinking and design management. In addition, it also provides a valuable platform for participants to network, exchange ideas and explore business cooperation. Today, BODW enjoys the reputation as Asia’s leading annual event on design, innovation and brands.

Organised by : Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of Italy, Italian Trade Commission

Venue : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

For further information please check the website - https://www.bodw.com/

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA’s 3-Michelin-starred Chef Umberto Bombana and Wine Shop Enoteca partner to present tailored-made Italian menu paired with wines from Elvio Cogno winery. “Elvio Cogno is one of the hottest wineries in Piedmont right now. Proprietors Nadia Cogno and Valter Fissore have been on a tear of late and show no signs whatsoever of slowing down. The Barolos are made in an enlightened traditional style that showcases the unique attributes of the estate’s various parcels, all located in Ravera Piedmont.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Limited Seating. Reservation is needed.

Organised by : Wine Shop EnotecaVenue : 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANATime : 19:30 Cocktail, 20:00 Dinner Starts

Please refer to the website - http://www.enoteca.com.hk/en/?p=event

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7th to 9th December

Great Wines of Italy Hong Kong 2017

“Italy makes a difference” Pavilion @ DesignInspire

Bellissima Italia is proud to announce the 6th edition of Great Wines of Italy in Hong Kong! This is the region’s largest premium wine event featuring the best wineries and wines of Italy and gives wine lovers a unique opportunity to savor and discover a selection of the region’s most sought-after wines from more than 100 prestigious Italian brands as well as chosen premium boutique wineries. All wineries and wines on showcase have been hand-selected by James Suckling for their quality and character, reaching top scores of 90 points and above. Winemakers and vintners will be personally in attendance to pour some of their best wines at the walk-around tasting. Organised by : James SucklingVenue : Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Grand

Ballroom, 8 Finance StreetTime : 6pm – 8.30pmFee : Regular HK$850, Early Bird Discount HK$699

DesignInspire is an international creative exhibition gathering global design and innovation elites, trend-setting brands, associations and institutes to promote state-of-the-art innovation and ideas via an array of interactive exhibits, design masterpieces and award-winning projects.

Concurrently held with Business of Design Week, the Expo welcomes regional public and business communities to get inspired.

Organised by Italian Trade Commission (ITA), Italy will be the Partner Country of this year presenting you the most epic design-driven innovation on how “Italy makes a difference”. Series of events such as opening ceremony, inspiring talks, networking reception, business exchange will be held.

Come visit us and experience a creative journey with Italian design! Organised by : Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Italian Trade Commission (ITA)Venue : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Time : 7-9 Dec 2017Fee : FREE

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As every year Dante Alighieri Society will celebrate Christmas with its students, members and friends with funny games, surprise, refreshment and good wine!Buon Natale!

Organised by : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong KongVenue : Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong, Honest Building , Leighton RoadTime : 6pm – 8pmFee : FREE

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Christmas Party

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GDO - Attacchi di pane / Dance Performance

“Attacchi di pane” is a show that ironically plays an ancient, but very contemporary theme: the man in society. The choreographer reinforces the idea that a single person tends to disappear in the group and this is functional to the representation of the concept of society.The means by which an individual can vent his/her repression and failures are these attacks (attacchi). This path motivates every individual to achieve his/her goal: become happy. Bread (pane) is the metaphorical protagonist of the show: it is the simple answer to that something the individual seeks to fill his/her voids and daily fears.

Organised by : Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of ItalyVenue : Youth Square Y-Theatre, 238 Chai Wan Road,

Chai WanTime : 8pm

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Christmas Party for IYP

Christmas time is coming and there is nothing more festive and special than gathering all together around an inviting table, full of good Italian food and wine. The Young Professionals are ready for the third edition of what is said to be, the best Christmas Party in town – so save the date and RSVP to join the crew at Sole Mio Italian Restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Sole Mio Italian Restaurant

Venue : Sole Mio Restaurant, UG/F, 51 Elgin Street, Soho, Central

Time : from 7pm

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24th – 25th December

Merry Christmas and more @Angelini

Jolly Italian feasts await you at Angelini this Christmas. On Christmas Eve, tingle your taste buds with a tailored festive dinner menu featuring Italian delicacies meticulously prepared by Chef Alessandro Angelini against the background of festive lights over Victoria Harbour. What’s more, enjoy a sumptuous Christmas brunch at Angelini with a buffet of authentic Italian antipasti, salads, soup and home-made desserts based on the chef’s mama’s recipes, as well as a choice of the chef’s signature dishes from different regions in Italy. Organised by : Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongVenue : Angelini, Mezzanine Floor, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, 64 Mody Road,

Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonTime : Lunch: Noon – 2:30pm (last order at 2pm) Dinner: 6:30 – 10:30pm (last order at 10pm)Fee : From HK$748+10% (4-course set menu) to HK$950+10% (6-course set menu)

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You can’t say it’s Christmas till you have tried some genuine Italian panettone, the renowned Italian sweet bread loaf originally from Milan. So, don’t miss out! Join us for season’s greetings, last minute gifts, delicious wine and of course some panettone!

Organised by : The Italian Chamber of CommerceVenue : TBCTime : from 7pm to 9pm

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Pane e Diritto: Food and Law between Hong Kong, Italy and Asia

Bellissima Italia is proud to present a prestigious academic conference on food safety regulations. The conference features a unique format: five multidisciplinary panels with renowned scholars, lawyers, NGOs and businessmen analyzing and discussing the food safety regulation system of Hong Kong and comparing it to the regulations implemented in the countries of the European Union.

Organised by : The Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Consulate General of Italy, The Marco Polo SocietyVenue : TBCTime : TBC

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