CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
A kaleidoscope of activities and events pervade the span of the PIA’s five decades
Socio-cultural events like Italian language courses, art exhibitions, bazaars, fashion shows, film showings, cooking demonstrations, dramatic events, and musical presentations such as recitals and concerts performed by distinguished Italian and Filipino personages, have dotted PIA’s history. A precious library houses a collection of books and periodicals on Italian literature, history, art and music and other valuable basic reference materials, and is open to the public.
Through the Association’s recommendations, initiatives have been taken by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Government in the granting of scholarships to Filipino students of music, fine arts, agriculture, book restoration, science, architecture, and economics in the past. Study visits of Filipino painters, artists, and others were also whole-heartedly sponsored. Visits of prominent Italian government officials and business personalities are always encouraged.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On December 11, the Philippine-Italian Association celebrated its annual Christmas party at the Manila Polo Club.
EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR (EHEF)
NOVEMBER 22 to 23, 2024
The Philippine-Italian Association, alongside several institutions, joined the European Higher Education Fair held on November 22-23.
CINE EUROPA 27: EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 10 and OCTOBER 23, 2024
On October 10, the Philippine-Italian Association attended a press conference for the European Film Festival, and the opening of the Italian Film “Diabolik” last October 23.
LA VITA NELL’ARTE: ITALIAN WEEK OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
OCTOBER 11, 2024
PIA’s General Manager together with the Italian Ambassador also attended the Vernissage on October 11, which was held at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Arts (ILOMOCA)
ITALIAN AND THE BOOK: THE WORLD BETWEEN THE LINES
OCTOBER 16 to 18, 2024
The Philippine-Italian Association celebrated the Week of the Italian language at DLSU-Manila last October 16, resource speakers in the event were Leonardo Maggi and Claudia Del Punta. PIA also participated in a writing contest - “Scrivi Con Me: Un Concorso Di Scrittura” held at UP - Diliman last October 18.
PIA VISITS THE AMERIGO VESPUCCI SHIP
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Philippine-Italian Association went to Manila to witness what was dubbed as the most beautiful ship in the world – The Amerigo Vespucci.
PATRONATO ACLI FILIPINNE OUTREACH IN BATANGAS
JUNE 21, 2024
On June 21, the Patronato Manila Team traveled to Batangas to deliver essential pension services to the local OFW community.
PATRONATO ACLI FILIPINNE OUTREACH IN ILOCOS
MAY 30 to 31, 2024
On May 30-31, the Patronato Manila Manager and Operator traveled to Ilocos to offer pension services to the local OFW community.
CEBU HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR
MAY 11, 2024
The Philippine-Italian Association collaborated with partner embassies and cultural organizations to organize a school and higher-education fair in Cebu for Italian Universities and education opportunities on May 11, 2024.
TUFFATI IN ITALIA
APRIL 13, 2024
The Philippine-Italian Association (PIA) kicked off its first year-long seminar series about Italy at De La Salle University on April 3 and at San Beda College Alabang on April 13.
LAYAG: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - DILIMAN “STUDY ABROAD FAIR 2024
APRIL 13, 2024
The UP Diliman Study Abroad Fair 2024 was organized to promote academic opportunities overseas and internationalization-related opportunities to UP students, faculty members, researchers, staff, alumni, and the general public.
