Khartoum – The 15th edition of the “Week of Italian Language in the World”, dedicated to “Italian music, and the musicality of Italian,” comes to an end in Khartoum. In Sudan, the event featured numerous art events organized by the Italian Embassy in Khartoum for two months straight. In December, there were initiatives aimed at promoting Italian music, the language and its cuisine. One was a three-day afternoon workshop dedicated to Italian cuisine raised funds for the construction of a hospital for children with diabetes in the Sudanese capital, held by Maria Voltolina, author of “L’italiano a tavola”. Intended initially for 90 participants, the event was duplicated in the mornings for the high deman. In the final evening of the workshop, there was also a benefit concert at the Casa d’Italia, where Ambassador Fabrizio Lobasso has his residence. Maestro Francesco Sartori, author of the famous “Con te partirò,” performed works by Italian singers. Also present was tenor Luca Favaron, who sang melodies by Maestro Sartori. (9Colonne)
