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Lia Campiglio

Born 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.

ITALIA MIA FESTIVAL out Italia Mia Festival happenings!

No matter what time of year people visit, there is always plenty to do in Italy! Tourists (and locals, of course!) have been spoilt for choice with so many monuments, museums, cultural sites, and towns to see; however, participating in local festivals is the best way to experience Italy’s authentic culture and lifestyle.

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 Peninsula - from local religious processions to avant-garde musical events. Famous celebrations and events like Carnevale of Venice, the horse race Palio di Siena, and music festivals like Umbria Jazz Festival and Ravello Festival tend to dominate the centre stage; however, lesser known gems like Opera Festival in Arena (Verona), Ferragosto - which coincides with the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary, is a holiday that goes back to Roman emperor Augustus’ times and nowadays marks the start of the Country’s vacation period - and Vogalonga Regatta (Venice) are equally worth investigating.

Italy has fun and fascinating festivals every single month of the year: whether you are a food lover, an art fan, a history buff, or a sports supporter, attending any one of these is a great way to experience Italian culture, heritage and traditions first-hand, and make your vacation in Italy even more special. There is something for everyone, whether you want to add some variety to your So, what should you do when the travel blues hit you but you can’t go to Italy for whatever reason? If COVID-19 canceled your travel plans - and you are most likely disappointed! -, how could you enjoy a festival in Italy without leaving Hong Kong? The answer is very simple! You should check

holiday, or plan a trip to participate in a special event.

This project - launched in 2019 - is a partnership between the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao.

From October to December 2020, Italia Mia Festival will gather the best Italian events related to culture, lifestyle, and cuisine in Hong Kong and Macao. These events will cover Italian art, music, cinema, history, cuisine, and culture, providing an invaluable opportunity for everyone to explore and experience the Italian lifestyle.

Are you curious? Do you want to learn more about Italia Mia Festival 2020 edition? Check out the official website and don’t miss the chance to witness a snippet of the Italian Dolce Vita without ever needing to leave Hong Kong!

www.italiamiafestival.com

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