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.
CUCINIAMO ITALIANO: BRINGING REAL ITALIAN FOOD SKILLS TO YOUR HOME - DAY 1
JUNE 14, 2025
The Philippine-Italian Association organized its first pilot cooking class and demonstration with Chef Leonardo Maggi, our chef. Students learned how to prepare and cook classic Italian dishes such as Authentic Carbonara, Torta Salata Patate e Salsiccia, and classic Italian Tiramisu! The class was held at The Cookery Place, BGC!
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2025
JUNE 06 to 07, 2025
The Embassy of Italy in Manila, together with the Philippine-Italian Association and the Società Dante Alighieri - Manila, organized the Italian Film Festival in partnership with SM Aura Premier, Vespa, MotoItalia, MINT College, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines at SM Aura Premier. The festival showcased artworks of MINT College’s students, three Italian Films: Enrico Piaggio: Vespa, Quasi Orfano, and Momenti di Trascurabile Felicita, together with an exhibition of Vespa units!
TIMELESS TUESDAYS: ITALIA IN PELLICOLA
MAY 06, 2025
The Philippine-Italian Association, in partnership with the University of Santo Tomas - Office of Public Affairs and the Department of Modern Languages, organized Italia in Pellicola, an Italian Film exhibit that showcased modern and classic films enjoyed by the Thomasian population! The exhibit screened films such as Disney’s LUCA, Roberto Benigni’s PINOCCHIO, and La Vita e Bella or Life is Beautiful at the UST Central Laboratory Auditorium.
COSMIC JOURNEYS: CELEBRATING PHILIPPINES AND ITALY IN SPACE!
APRIL 23, 2025
The Embassy of Italy in Manila invited the Philippine-Italian Association to attend COSMIC JOURNEYS, an event hosted and organized by the Philippine Space Agency and the University of the Philippines - National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development at the University of the Philippines - Diliman!
DEL-DALAN 2025: DANTEDÌ - WHY DOES DANTE CONTINUE TO BE PRESENT IN COTEMPORARY POPULAR CULTURE
MARCH 28, 2025
Take a look at how the Philippine-Italian Association and Società Dante Alighieri Manila, in collaboration with the UPD Department of European Languages and UP Piccola Italia, celebrated another day of Dantedì on March 28, 2025!
TIMELESS TUESDAY: DANTEDÌ - A JOURNEY FROM CLASSICS TO POPCULTURE
In honor of the life and works of the Italian writer and poet, Dante Alighieri, the Philippine-Italian Association and Società Dante Alighieri Manila, in partnership with the UST Department of Modern Languages and the UST Office of Public Affairs, celebrated Dantedì through a seminar that sparked meaningful discussions and deepened insights into the enduring relevance of Dante’s literary legacy, his influence on modern literature, and the lasting impact of The Divine Comedy on pop culture.
MARCH 25, 2025
LA VITA E’ BELLA
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
On February 26, the Philippine-Italian Association visited De La Salle University - Manila for the screening of Roberto Benigni’s La Vita è Bella.