PROGRAMME 2016 Message from Mr Antonello De Riu Message from Miss Sabrina Chiu Yeng Ho The Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau and Chairman of Co-Vice Chairlady of Bellissima Italia Bellissima Italia t is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd he annual “Bellissima Italia” festival, coordinated Bellissima Italia Festival featuring the dazzling by the Italian Consulate General in Hong Kong I T and unique lifestyle of Italy in Hong Kong. and Macau and held each year from September to December, is dedicated to the promotion of Italian Following the success of last year, we endeavour culture, lifestyle and iconic “Made in Italy” products. to continue to celebrate the lifestyle and culture of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau. Italians enjoy a unique quality of life that is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. It This year, Bellissima Italia 2016 will run for over celebrates simplicity and tranquility combined three months, from September to December. with warmth, good manners and spontaneity: the ability to perceive the beauty in small things, The Festival features a dazzling cultural diversity the role that art and music play in enhancing the of more than 70 events, such as performances, quality of life, the pleasure from tasting a good exhibitions, food and wine events, art and music happenings. We have wine. These are also the qualities reflected in products “Made in Italy”, put together an array of exciting activities and would like to celebrate the synonymous worldwide with quality and glamour. Italian culture and traditions throughout the territory of the pearls of the Orient – Hong Kong and Macau. Chinese and Italian culture have been influencing each other for at least 700 years and contemporary Italy is hardly unknown to Hong Kong and Macau. But there is still so much more to experience. Through “Bellissima A note of appreciation for the continuous support of the Consulate General Italia”, now a registered Hong Kong trademark, this year the Consulate of Italy in Hong Kong, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian Chamber of is gathering together more than 70 events organized by various public Commerce and the Dante Alighieri Society in making it possible for us to entities and private companies, including concerts, evenings at the opera help staging the Festival in a true Italian and collaborative spirit; and for and theatre, exhibitions of both Italian artists and local artists working on bringing the people of Hong Kong and Macau closer to the Italian way Italian subjects, talks and get-togethers on Italian traditions and the special characteristics of our economy and society, food and wine tastings, and of life. We hope the local community will enjoy the exciting activities many others. designed especially for the occasion. The key to the Italian lifestyle is sharing – sharing a meal, a bottle of wine, good company, a cultural experience – and “Bellissima Italia” is similarly Miss Sabrina Chiu Yeng Ho organized around the concept of sharing the strengths and experiences of the local and Italian communities. Mr Antonello De Riu 2 3 PROGRAMME 2016 Message from Angelo Paratico Committee Members Co-Vice Chairman of Bellissima Italia Bellissima Italia started in September 2016 but we officially inaugurate its inception today, the 27th October 2016. Let’s all come together and celebrate! Since the start of this amazing venture more than a year ago, our intention was to create a bridge linking Italy to Hong Kong and Macau for a mutual exchange, as well as to set up a working cultural platform where our societies may meet, mingle and prosper by sharing Miss Josephine Chiu Miss Jacqueline Chow Mr Federico Donnet ideas and emotions. Antonello De Riu, the Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau, has always been our staunchest supporter, with his commitment and counsel. Thanks are also due to the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, the Dante Alighieri Society, the Italian Women’s Association, the Scuola Alessandro Manzoni, the Fogolar Furlan and the Associazione Veronesi. After some initial events such as concerts and TV and radio broadcasts, we are now entering into the essence of this year programme, presenting a variety of artistic, cultural and lifestyle events which, we believe, will enhance the Miss Charmaine Ho Mrs Candy Chuang Kotewall Miss Eleanor Lam reputation of the already well-known “Italian Style” in Hong Kong and Macau. Our website, our Facebook and Twitter pages are up and running and can be visited regularly to get a quick update on all the Italian happenings in Hong Kong and Macau. Mr Angelo Paratico Miss Queenie Rosita Law 4 5 PROGRAMME 2016 Get Together Fashion September September Gucci cocktail 1 M Racing Team Gala Dinner 8 Discover the newly redesigned store and the M Racing Team Limited, a private, non-profit making Club Gucci DIY (Do It Yourself) service. founded by a group of enthusiasts sharing the love of motoring in fast automobiles, cruising in Luxurious Yachts, Organised by Gucci Hong Kong enjoyment of Great Food and Wine, the comfort of Stylish Venue Gucci store at Elements Living, travelling with Private Jet as well as Fashion. Their prima pre-requisite in all these are that it has to be “ Made in By invitation only Italy”: Italian cars, Italian yachts, Italian food and Italian Life- style. Organised by M Racing Team Venue The Hong Kong Club, 1, Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong By invitation only Food & Wine September Food & Wine Venetian Masquerade Winemakers Dinner at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Macau 8 September Cottage Vineyard cordially invites you to celebrate with APERITIVO Luciano Begnoni, Owner of Santa Sofia wine estate, the 14 inaugural Hong Kong and Macau release of its 2011 DOCG Milano meets Tokyo Amarone Valpolicella. Delicious Italian and Japanese Aperitivo buffet, aperol spritz, cocktails and free flow of Italian beer Peroni, In the iconic ambiance of the Italian restaurant Otto e Mezzo presented by Aqua Chefs Paolo Morresi and Iwahashi BOMBANA in Macau, Michelin-starred Executive Chef Antimo Tatsuya. Maria Merone will design a special menu in a rare Venetian masquerade themed wine dinner with a live performance by Organised by Italian Chamber of Commerce Soprano opera singer Colette Lam, unmissable! Venue AquaSpirit, 30/F, One Peking Road, TST Time 7 pm - 9 pm It will be the occasion for Santa Sofia’s estate, located on the original 16th century Palladio villa UNESCO’s protected site, to unveil a new label facelift to celebrate its 200th anniversary of Fee 180HKD, 250HKD for non members existence as “Custodians of the Great Amarone tradition” in a rare 9 liters format. Organised by Cottage Vineyards Venue 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, 1031, 1/F, Galaxy Macau 6 7 PROGRAMME 2016 Food & Wine Food & Wine -17 September September 15 The Fine Art of Italian Wine and Cheese 20 Cooking Class – Apulian Mama with renowned Italian cheese maker Luigi Guffanti Dante Alighieri of Hong Kong is happy to offer a journey to the flavors and the traditional dishes from the great region of Apulia. Embark on an adventurous Italian wine and cheese pairing With the support of a real Italian mama and the expertise of Chef journey at the “Wine & Cheese Library”, presented by the Margaret Fu of Picky Gourmet. renowned Italian cheese maker Giovanni Guffanti and the Hotel newly-appointed Head Sommelier, Julien Peros. Organised by Dante Alighieri Society of Hong Kong and Picky Gourmet Showcasing an exclusive selection of artisanal cheeses from Venue Picky Gourmet - 13/F Ka Nin Wah Commercial Building, Luigi Guffanti, “Wine and Cheese Library” on Level 8 is the 423-425 Hennessy Road only retailer of this highly coveted cheese in Hong Kong. With Time 7 pm - 9 pm over 30 different cheeses from fresh to aged and around the world, our devoted cheese librarians will bring all aficionados Fee 550HKD Max 12 partecipants on a cheese adventure by pairing the deluxe cheese selection with a line-up of condiments like honey and mustard fruits. The cheese is also served with a great selection of wines carefully picked by the Head Sommelier, Julien Peros. Cinema Organised by Conrad Hong Kong - 25 September Venue Pacific Bar at Conrad Hong Kong Cine Italiano! Time 7 pm - 9 pm 21 Fifth edition of the Cine Italiano Film Festival. Fee 298HKD * per person, Italian wine flight with free-flowing highlighted cheese and cheese-infused canapés (*subject to 10% service charge) 21 September Opening night with film Director Maria Sole Tognazzi (Me, Myself Food & Wine / Fashion and Her) 19:00 cocktail and opening speeches September 19:30 Perfect Strangers screening followed by a video message of 18 Panerai Dinner at Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA - The Sound of Passion Director Paolo Genovese to the audience Panerai will be organizing a very unique Dinner at Otto e 24 September Mezzo BOMBANA, for an exceptional preview of the new Me, Myself and Her screening followed by a talk between the Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon, bringing The Director Maria Sole Tognazzi and the audience Sound of Passion to more than 60 special guests, where the spellbinding music of Vivaldi meets the culinary Organised by Italian Cultural Institute perfection of the only Italian 3-star Michelin chef outside Co-presented by Hong Kong International Film Festival of Italy, Chef Umberto Bombana. Society and Istituto Luce-Cinecittà In collaboration with The Grand Cinema The exclusive Eight Seasons – Music for the Palate dinner, Venue The Grand Cinema a collaboration between Chef BOMBANA’s famed 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA restaurant and Officine Panerai, is a celebration of the magic of sounds as a language of passion and an exploration of how art in all its different forms can transcend space and time.