June 17 – It officially begins on August 7 at 4pm in Montreal. This year’s edition of the Italian Week sees the Canadian city host the event dedicated to Italian culture and beauty. Now in its 22nd edition, the festival focuses on Campania and propose a series of events to celebrate its music, fashion, cinema, cuisine and art. Among the highlights, there is the opera “The Barber of Seville” by Gioacchino Rossini, the fashion show “Fashion Under the Stars”, the screening of classic Italian films, a pastry-making competition, as well as artistic performances and cultural exhibitions. “In a dynamic city like Montréal, the cultural richness of different communities is everywhere. During the Italian Week, we invite people to stop, observe and appreciate,” explained Josie Verrillo, director general of the National Congress of Italian Canadians.
