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Lia Campiglio
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orn in a small countryside town of Piemonte (Italy), Lia Campiglio then left home and moved to Venice to study Oriental languages (Mandarin) at Ca' Foscari University. After living and studying abroad in Barcelona
(Spain), Beijing and Nanjing (PRC), in 2012 she decided to leave her Country and work in a competitive market such as Hong Kong. She is currently working at the Italian Cultural Institute of Hong Kong. While organizing cultural events related to Italian culture, arts and lifestyle she enjoys exploring the wonders of South East Asia.
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No matter what time of year people visit, there is always plenty
So, what should you do when the travel blues hit you but you can’t
to do in Italy! Tourists (and locals, of course!) have been spoilt
go to Italy for whatever reason?
for choice with so many monuments, museums, cultural sites, and
If COVID-19 canceled your travel plans - and you are most likely
towns to see; however, participating in local festivals is the best way
disappointed! -, how could you enjoy a festival in Italy without
to experience Italy’s authentic culture and lifestyle.
leaving Hong Kong? The answer is very simple! You should check out Italia Mia Festival happenings!
Italians are very keen on festivals and celebrations of all sorts: from north to south, from east to west, Italy boasts festivals all over the
This project - launched in 2019 - is a partnership between the
Peninsula - from local religious processions to avant-garde musical
Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, the Italian Cultural
events. Famous celebrations and events like Carnevale of Venice,
Institute in Hong Kong and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in
the horse race Palio di Siena, and music festivals like Umbria
Hong Kong and Macao.
Jazz Festival and Ravello Festival tend to dominate the centre stage; however, lesser known gems like Opera Festival in Arena
From October to December 2020, Italia Mia Festival will gather
(Verona), Ferragosto - which coincides with the Catholic feast of the
the best Italian events related to culture, lifestyle, and cuisine in
Assumption of Mary, is a holiday that goes back to Roman emperor
Hong Kong and Macao. These events will cover Italian art, music,
Augustus’ times and nowadays marks the start of the Country’s
cinema, history, cuisine, and culture, providing an invaluable
vacation period - and Vogalonga Regatta (Venice) are equally worth
opportunity for everyone to explore and experience the Italian
investigating.
lifestyle.
Italy has fun and fascinating festivals every single month of the
Are you curious? Do you want to learn more about Italia Mia
year: whether you are a food lover, an art fan, a history buff, or
Festival 2020 edition? Check out the official website and don’t
a sports supporter, attending any one of these is a great way to
miss the chance to witness a snippet of the Italian Dolce Vita
experience Italian culture, heritage and traditions first-hand, and
without ever needing to leave Hong Kong!
make your vacation in Italy even more special. There is something for everyone, whether you want to add some variety to your
www.italiamiafestival.com
holiday, or plan a trip to participate in a special event.
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