Italian-Chinese Institute, 50 years of commitment to friendship

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A present that come from afar

The foundation of the Italy-China Institute for economic and cultural exchanges dates back to March 17th, 1971, by the President Vittorino Colombo.

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2025, the Year of the Snake

19/02/2025

The legend tells that before Buddha left his land, he summoned all the animals before him. However, only twelve appeared. The first was the Rat, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake,...

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The meetings in Milan of the Delegation of the China Federation of Literature and Art Circles (CFLAC)

18/02/2025

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Istituto Italo Cinese accompanied members of the Delegation of the China Federation of Literature and Art Circles (CFLAC) to a series of meetings organized on the...

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Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy with Masters Zhou Jianhuang & Silvio Ferragina

17/02/2025

https://youtu.be/OGJuvjaKibw The appointment dedicated to Chinese Calligraphy on 30 January in the Brera Palace closed the special program of events organised in Milan by the Istituto Italo Cinese...

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Flash mob for Chinese New Year in Piazza della Scala – January 30, 2025

13/02/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6bQeIw2au4 On January 30, 2025, at about 1 p.m., Milan’s Piazza della Scala was enlivened by a short musical performance by some of the musicians, all honored...

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Chinese New Year 2025 Concert of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Milan

07/02/2025

https://youtu.be/20Or2GMbP3I On the evening of January 29, on the occasion of the Chinese New Year celebrations and the arrival of the Year of the Snake, the Chinese New Year Concert, organized by...

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Presentation of Chinese Texts and the Chinese Studies Section of the Isimbardi Palace Library

06/02/2025

On January 28, 2025, the second event of the special program organized by the Istituto Italo Cinese on the occasion of Chinese New Year 2025 was held at the Library of Palazzo Isimbardi, headquarters...

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Scientific Commitee

The Scientific Committee of the Italy-China Institute is composed of the Pro-Tempore President and the Director of the Institute as well as individual members and / or scientific and cultural institutions.

Chinese community in Italy

The Institute activates various initiatives for Chinese communities in Italy and acts as a point of reference for issues relating to socio-economic and cultural life.

Activities and Ventures

The Institute organizes twinning, cultural trips, artistic events, musical and theatrical events, Chinese days and weeks, focus on the arts and medicine and much more.

Organized and Supported Events

Da Vinci a Hong Kong

"The genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Inspiring art, science and technology from Renaissance to present days"

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Learn about the art, cuisine and traditions of Chinese culture

The blog of the Italy-China Cultural Institute shares anecdotes, curiosities and news from China to spread the knowledge and beauty of Chinese culture.

Explore the “Art” section to discover the most interesting Chinese artists of the moment and the artistic initiatives promoted by the Institute.

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