For most people, the word “Italy“ is a synonym to magnificent arts, mouthwatering dishes, elegant fashion, fascinating music, passionate language and ingenious technologies. All these will now become the highlights of the Italian Festival 2013, jointly organized by the Italian Trade Commission and the Embassy of Italy.
Kicked start with a food fair called “Italia a Tavola” (Italy at your Table) at Ben’s Independent Grocer, a series of exciting events will be taking place in different venues within Klang valley from August to December 2013. Among these are fashion shows, Italian film festival, concerts, arts and photo exhibitions, restaurant promotions and technology seminars.
Come and indulge in the sweet life - Italian style!
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
20 Aug - 2 Sep 2013
ITALIA A TAVOLA @ B.I.G.
An Italian food fair with special highlights on Olive Oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar
Venue : Ben’s Independent Grocer, Publika Solaris Dutamas
3 October 2013 (Thu)
Opening of Italian Film Festival
Presenting the first movie screening under the Italian Film Festival
Venue : HELP College of Arts and Technology (HelpCat)
Time: 7 pm
Open to the public
4 October 2013 (Fri)
Mezzotono Acapella Concert
A performance by 5 acapella singers from the Italian group MEZZOTONO
Venue : HELP College of Arts and Technology (HelpCat)
Time: 7 pm
Open to the public
5 & 6 October 2013 (Sat & Sun)
Le Romanze - Recital by Ms Yeoh Ker Ker
A recital of Italian love songs and arias
Venue : Damansara Performing Arts Centre (dpac)
Time: 8 pm
Tickets will be issued
October 2013
Italian Language Week
Celebrating Italian Language with talks and workshops on Italian folk dance, opera, carnival masks, language and living in Italy
Venue : University of Malaya (UM), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and HELP College of Arts and Technology (HelpCat)
(more info will be posted at www.ambkualalumpur.esteri.it)
October 2013
UNESCO Italian Sites
Photo exhibition of Italian World Heritage Sites
Venue : Art Gallery, University of Malaya
Open to the public
October 2013
Solo exhibition by Luca Idili
A showcase of paintings by Italian artist Luca Idili
Venue : Art Gallery, University of Malaya
Open to the public
October-November 2013
Italian Restaurants Special Promotion
Special menus at various Italian restaurants
Venue : Various Italian Restaurants
18 October 2013 (Fri)
Altaroma couture: An Italian Fashion Dream
A Night of Fashion presentation by haute couture ‘ALTAROMA’ with brands such as BALESTRA and COURIEL, Accademia di Moda e Costume, together with dinner presented by chef of renowned culinary school ALMA
Organised in conjunction with Shangri-La’s Fundraising Night
Venue : Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel
4 December 2013 (Wed)
ICE/MIGHT Roundtable Discussion
Seminars and roundtables on biotechnology and automotive sector with participation of Italian Experts
Venue : tbc
All programmes are subject to change without further notice. For details please contact Italian Trade Commission:
Tel: 03-2164 9931 Fax: 03-2164 9989 Email: