(24 May 2016) A long night of art, flavors, fragrances, notes. Scheduled for May 26th (starting from 18:00 until 22:00) the “Consulates Long Night ” for the occasion, many Hamburg diplomatic missions open their doors and propose events and initiatives. It also happens that the Italian Cultural Institute of the has organised a series of interesting events. The opening of the exhibition of the photographer, Salvo d’Avila on the aesthetics of the food, is in fact part of the “Night’s” programme. The artist will also entertain the audience and give a brief introduction about the works on display. After the inauguration of the photo exhibition, the floor will be given to music: a performance starring baritone Victor Rud, accompanied on piano by Claudia Cecilia is also scheduled. “The Italian Honorary Consulate, which began its work September 15, 2014, invites its visitors to the Institute for a glass of wine and small tastes of Italian cuisine,” as stated on Hamburg’s Italian Cultural Institute’s website. ICI employees will and will also be tasked with providing information about the activities and curiosities related to the institute: from cultural events to the rich library, language courses and much more. The entry to the event is free and Salvo d’Avila’s exhibition will remain open until July 15. (Gil)