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DA Newsletter May 2013 Il mondo DA in italiano Newsletter Dante Alighieri Society in Hong Kong V O L . 8 M A Y 2 0 1 3 T H I S I S A M O N T H L Y NEWSLETTER FROM DANTE A L I G H I E R I SOCIETY IN HONG KONG DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY IS AN I T A L I A N C U L T U R A L SOCIETY THAT PROMOTES THE I T A L I A N L A N G U A G E Beautiful Bologna STUDIES AND C U L T U R E THROUGHOUT By Joanna Hewitt T H E W O R L D It is also known as the fat city. Equally thoughtful is a well- had the buona fortuna to La grassa we do appreciate planned Roman layout making I be in Bologna this March honesty, creamy pasta sauces it easy for incompetent map for the annual Children’s Book and rich meat dishes, marvel- readers, such as I, to navigate Fair, and would officially like lous. I failed to try the most cel- her way around. From medieval to apologise for the drizzle and ebrated of Italian creations towers, to the main Piazza Mag- arctic temperatures that obvi- though. I’m sorry - artichokes giore to colossal Basilica di San ously accompanied me in my were in season and sangiovese Petronio and into a bar all done Ryan Air 10kg carry-on. sauces were wafted under my with ease, on foot and no need nose. Such a build up could only for a ghastly umbrella. Bologna is known as la città have ended in disappointment. rossa, not only for its politics Note to stranieri - do not embar- Bologna if you’re this good in but for the sunset reds of its rass yourself by ordering spa- the rain I look forward to meet- buildings. Extensive research ghetti bolognese. ing you with my thermals off (well, Google) failed to provide “Tagliatelle al ragu” is what you and my sunglasses on. a conclusive reason for the uni- need to utter to get your bonafi- formity of the colour scheme. de bolognese experience. However, one can presume that apartment owners with grand Of all cities to visit in the rain plans for a change in hue will Bologna must rank numero uno. Joanna Hewitt is a travel be swiftly dealt with by the ap- It is supported by an astounding writer and author of the propriate bureaucratic depart- 40km of painted porticos offer- "Dillon Zooms" children's ment. Aesthetics is as good a ing shelter and enticing you to travel book series. reason as any one supposes. enter its retail, cafe and restau- She is also a talented Dan- rant burrows. te Alighieri student. Dante Alighieri Membership Card Dear Members, Students and Friends of Dante Alighieri, We are extremely happy to share with you a remarkable breakthrough in our Dante Alighieri Membership scheme. New Benefits in Hong Kong As you may already know, our DA members could enjoy many exclusive and special discounts in Hong Kong. We have recently reached the number of 30 sponsors. (For details, please check our web site: www.ladante.cc) Enjoying Benefits also in Italy and Tokyo We are delighted to inform you that from now on our Dante Alighieri Members will have immediate access also to the privilege list offered by our Headquarter Dante Alighieri Roma (please click http://www.ladante.it/sites/default/files/libro%20delle% 20convenzioni_0.pdf ) and that by Dante Alighieri Tokyo (please click: http://www.il-centro.net/dante/convenzioni/giappone/ index.html). This means that in addition to the offers and discounts in Hong Kong, our DA members are also entitled to the benefits from the huge list of discounts and promotions all over Italy and Tokyo including several hotels, museums, theatres and cinemas, book stores, restaurants, travel agencies, home living, clothes shops and more… (More than 200 sponsors in Italy and 14 sponsors in Tokyo!) Surprises from Member-get-member program We are also thrilled to announce the launch of the new Membership 2013 promotion “Member-get-member”. By introducing us a new member, you will immediately receive vouchers and discount gifts from our sponsors. You will be also eligible to participate in our summer lucky draw that will take place at Dante Alighieri Society on 31 Aug 2013. The lottery will include gadgets from Italian companies, dining vouchers, free cooking and wine classes in our school. Take action now! BE A DANTE ALIGHIERI AMBASSADOR! Help us to spread the news on how handy being a DA member is, and we will reward your precious help with loads of amazing prizes! Thank you for your continuous support, Dante Alighieri Society – Hong Kong PRIVILEGES NOT TO MISS WHEN VISITING ITALY DA members can enjoy the special offers from the below starred hotels: Rome: Palermo: Ambra Palace Hotel **** Astoria Palace Hotel **** Atahotel Villapamphili **** Cristal Palace Hotels **** Colonna Palace Hotel **** Siena: Florence: Hotel Villa Scacciapensieri **** Hotel Villa La Vedetta ***** Hotel Londra **** Bologna: Dante Alighieri Society Grand Hotel Minerva **** Palazzo Loup Hotel ***** USB PEN Hotel Monna Lisa **** Italians in Australia by Tracy Chan During my recent trip to Giuliano has prepared us an Giuliano further Cairns, Australia, apart from absorbing lesson with a explained to me the obligatory tour to the wealth of learning materials that in Queensland, captivating Great Reef Barri- such as Italian grammar cities such as er, I did something special, exercises, a presentation of Innisfail are famed an Italian lesson with a the Liberation Day, film clips for sugarcane activities. young dedicated teacher, and Italian gestures. Many Italians moved there Giuliano Alberti . for work opportunity. Students came for different Combining his genuine pas- reasons but most of them Uncovering the eventful sion for teaching and his were for reconnecting their past and how the Italian interest for the English lan- ancestral roots and picking language and culture are guage, Giuliano decided to up the Italian language preserved in these cities settle down in Australia few which has been sadly lost become my compelling years ago and he is now the through generations of immi- reasons to visit Australia Language Coordinator in grant families. again. (Above) Postcard from Cairns; Giuliano shares Dante Alighieri Society in the Tiramisu’ flavoured biscuits with the Cairns. students in class. Dante Alighieri Society in Cairns: www.dantecairns.com/ una serata italiana con… Savio Pesavento e Cristiano Maestrini "Arte O Design?" by Savio Pesavento and Cristiano Maestrini from Essess DESIGNER FABBRICA They will introduce us to the Italian Design, from the past to the modern trends and they will also share with us their experiences of Italian Design in Hong Kong. Essess Designer Fabbrica has been in Hong Kong since 1998 and works to propose and supply the furniture, lighting and accessories from the best brands, supporting all phases of the project development. Today, Essess Designer Fab- brica has grown into a group of companies that also cater the retail industry through Kartell Hong Kong Flagship Store in Wyndham Street. To know more about Essess FABBRICA please click: http://www.essessltd.com/ Please don't miss this amazing opportunity! Date: Friday, 24 May 2013 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Venue: Essess DESIGNER FABBRICA Showroom, 608 Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong For registration, please click: http://www.ladante.cc/event_registration.html The Italian Actor: Mr. ENRICO LO VERSO he famous Italian Actor, Edoardo Ponti, the son of the T Mr. Enrico Lo Verso Italian actress Sophia Loren was in Hong Kong for “Hong and Carlo Ponti, with Nastassja Kong Salento International Kinsky and Enrico Lo Verso. Film Festival 2013 from 8-12 May at THE GRAND Surprisingly and fortunately, we CINEMA in Elements. could meet Mr. Enrico Lo Verso and ask some questions after the short movie, “The Nighshift The event was organized by Belongs to the Stars”. Salento Cinema in collaboration Friday 10 May and the successful with the Consulate General of Italy comedy "It May Be Love But We organized the unforgettable and the Italian Cultural Institute in Doesn't Show" by two appreciated dinner for Mr. Enrico Lo Verso with Hong Kong, and they also invited Italian comedians, Salvatore Ficarra Dante Alighieri students. During the our Dante Aliglieri Students to some and Valentino Picone; the drama dinner students were able to talk of the movies!!! about infanticide "Maternity Blues" with him and ask him questions in by Fabrizio Cattani and the new Italian. We watched STOLEN CHILDREN 23-minute short-film "The Nightshift by Gianni Amelio, Italy 1992, on Belongs to the Stars" directed by Upcoming Italian Language Courses, Cultural Events and Workshops Una Serata Italiana con... New Italian Language Course Savio Pesavento e Cristiano Maestrini Intensive A1 Date: Friday, 24 May 2013, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 - 12:00, from 29 May to 30 Aug Time: 19:00 - 20:30 2013 (No lesson on 12 Jun 2013) Venue: Essess DESIGNER FABBRICA Showroom, Beginner I 608 Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Friday, 14:00 - 16:00, from 31 May to 6 Sep 2013 Central, Hong Kong Beginner I Opera Workshops Saturday,10:00 - 13:00, from 13 Jul to 14 Sep 2013 An Introduction to Aida and Ballo in Maschera Beginner II Date: Wednesday, 5 June 2013 Friday, 19:00 - 21:00, from 21 Jun to 27 Sep 2013 "Prima la musica e poi le parole" Beginner III in collaboration with Saturday, 14:00 - 17:00, from 29 Jun to 31 Aug 2013 Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (Participants of this workshop can buy a discounted ticket of Intensive A2 Zone B for the Mozart vs Salieri Concert at $238 Monday and Thursday 10:00 - 12:00, from 17 Jun to 19 Sep - Please email to [email protected] for further information) 2013 (No lesson on 1 Jul 2013) Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Beginner IV Wednesday,
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