On May 30, at 12:00, the Italian Ambassador to Albania, Fabrizio Bucci, will organize a ceremony on the occasion of the inauguration of “Italy Week”.

After the success of the first edition, from 1 to 7 June 2023, Italian culture returns to Albania with more than 60 events and initiatives. Music, sports, cuisine, science, opera, architecture and design will be just some of the Italian values that will be the protagonists of a journey that will cross Albania from North to South.
A packed program of activities, including the celebration of the Republic Day, the Planet Funk music group, the Science Festival, the day dedicated to Arbëresh, the return of Pizza Village, the marathon for autism as well as the mural created by Tellas as an expression of friendship between Italy and Albania. There will also be evenings dedicated to theater, opera and music with performances in squares dedicated to Verdi, a concert by the well-known trumpet player Paolo Fresu and a performance in memory of the genius Enio Morricone.

The Minister of Culture, Elva Margariti, and the Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, will be present at the inauguration ceremony.

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