Tokyo – “The Italian Government is proud to take part in the presentation of the Ravenna Festival in Tokyo, one of the most acclaimed and prestigious festivals in Europe. This is an important moment for cooperation and cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. Moreover, Nelson Mandela, to whom this edition of the Festival is dedicated, is a figure evocative of peace and love, an especially significant message in this dramatic moment”. Dorina Bianchi speaks at the Ravenna Festival press conference presentation at the Tokyo headquarters of the Italian Cultural Institute. “Ravenna is one of our most important art cities in Italy, home to as many as 8 UNESCO sites. With its festival dedicated to music and the performing arts, Ravenna brings around the world Italian music and culture. As it was done yesterday and today with concerts directed by Maestro Muti, on the occasion of 150 years of friendship between Italy and Japan. These events are all part of The Roads of the Ravenna Festival, with which music and culture become an encouragement for peace and tolerance. ” (9Colonne)
