From 13 to 19 October 2025, the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City celebrates the 25th Week of the Italian Language in the World, dedicated to the theme \u201cItalophonia: The Italian Language Beyond Borders.\u201d
\nThe Week is held under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic and features a rich program of cultural and academic events exploring the Italian language as a bridge between peoples, arts, and knowledge, with the participation of universities, local institutions, and Vietnamese students.<\/p>\n
Full program of initiatives in Ho Chi Minh City:<\/p>\n
13 October \u2013 Consulate General of Italy, HCMC
\nOpening ceremony with Consul General Alessandra Tognonato, followed by the screening of the short film series \u201cTranslating Italy: Cinema on the Move\u201d, curated by Prof. Hanh Nguyen, Prof. Cinzia Grieco, and Italian Studies students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH).<\/p>\n
14 October \u2013 Quang San Museum
\nArt dialogue \u201cArt that Unites: Visions and Cultures in Conversation\u201d, featuring Vietnamese lecturers and students.<\/p>\n
15\u201318 October \u2013 USSH, Thu Duc Campus
\nSeries of thematic workshops and laboratories:
\n\u2022 15 October \u2013 Kneading Words and Flavors: Italian in the Kitchen
\n\u2022 16 October \u2013 Literature and Journalism: Terzani and Busi on Vietnam, with Dario Busi and Italian Studies students
\n\u2022 17 October \u2013 Intercultural Communication: Italian Words and Signs Abroad, with Prof. Simone Casini
\n\u2022 18 October \u2013 Photo Exhibition \u201cItalian in the Air: Traces of Language in Vietnamese Life\u201d, featuring contributions from students<\/p>\n
18 October \u2013 Duy Tan University, Da Nang
\nItalian Days on Higher Education, the annual fair dedicated to Italian universities\u2019 study programs.<\/p>\n
19 October \u2013 USSH, Central Campus
\nItalian Days on Higher Education and closing ceremony with Consul General Alessandra Tognonato.<\/p>\n
The Week of the Italian Language in the World offers a unique opportunity to promote the diffusion of our language and its role in fostering cultural, artistic, and academic ties.<\/p>\n
The 2025 edition in Ho Chi Minh City reaffirms the commitment of the Consulate General of Italy and its Vietnamese partners to promoting intercultural dialogue and strengthening the bonds between the Italian and Vietnamese communities.<\/p>\n
For the detailed program and real-time updates:<\/p>\n
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