Italiani.it, the network of Italians in the world, was presented in Malta thanks to an initiative of itMalta, which is part of the network. The event took place atItalian Cultural Institute Valletta, as part of the "Magic box”Edited by Dr. Anna Porcheddu. We were honored by the presence of Ambassador of Italy to Malta, Mario Sammartino and his wife, Mrs. Federica Modena.
Also present were the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute La Valletta Dr. Massimo Sarti, representatives of the Italian-Maltese Chamber of Commerce, Maltese university professors, scholars and popularizers of the Italian language and all the members of the board of directors of the italiani.it foundation. The hall was packed with many Italians and Maltese, all in love with Italy!
The presentation of the italiani.it project
The co-founder Paola Stranges explained the mission of italiani.it.
Create the network of Italians in Italy and in the world, a network of people belonging to Italy by birth, by origin or by love, for to tell e promote our nation. He talked about the millenary culture, the unique cuisine, the style, the taste for beauty, the friendliness and the art of knowing how to assert oneself even away from home.
He showed how Italian emigrants, their children, grandchildren interact with our network from all over the world, helping to tell stories and memories of their city of origin. Particularly touching was the moment in which he showed some of the messages received from his compatriots abroad, from which the pride and desire to be and feel Italian shines through. The silence in the hall highlighted theemozione, the sense of belonging, the identity of a people that is found in the values of our Italy.
The presentation continued talking about a series of activities and initiatives that have been carried out in many Italian and foreign cities of the network. The speaker showed the slides of some itCittà. In particular he talked about enBuenosAires, itToronto, itMalta with reference to itMondo, and by it Matera, itCatania ed itVenice as examples of itCittà Italia. In addition, he ideally toasted with the itAperitivo that the network elected the “official aperitif of italiani.it.
Some of the projects, linked to the italiani.it network, which will be launched in the coming months
There was also mention of a series of projects close to launch.
The one in the most advanced stage of construction is Yoorit. com, presented as an innovative marketplace idea on experiential tourism that selects and proposes only the best tourist-emotional activities told every day on the network sites.
The development of the vertical portal is also underway artists.italiani.it, which aims to spread the works of emerging and established artists.
The activation of a working group that will allow the use of blockchain technology for the protection of "made in Italy" was also mentioned ... but not only.
The evening went on longer than expected, continuing to deepen the ideas proposed by the presentation during the buffet kindly offered by the Italian literary café Idea, sipping the wine selected by EnoCult E&B.
