Latin America is ready for its 365 days of great Italian culture

Nov. 10 – Italian art, cinema, theater, literature, fashion, design and music: Italy and its excellence in the arts and creativity will be key players for the entire continent in 2015 thanls to the Year of Italy in Latin America. A series of exhibitions, concerts, seminars and university projects, and many other events, will take place in all countries in Central and South America over the course of 365 days. The Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mario Giro defined it as a “great journey” during the event’s presentation, held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Music, published texts, food, wine, sustainable industries and tourism: the 200 events scheduled across the continent will cover all this and much more. “The Year of Italy in Latin America – emphasizes Giro – takes Italy around this incredible continent, fostering economic growth as well as cultural relationships.”