A 30th Week of the Italian Community of Campinas It begins this Thursday, April 9th, with a program that brings together culture, gastronomy, music, faith, and sporting activities. The event continues for 13 days in different locations throughout the city.
The opening will take place at Arautos da Paz Square. at Taquaral Lagoon, starting at 19 pm. The ceremony will be attended by authorities and the show “Special Adoniran Barbosa”, in homage to Italian immigrants.
The initiative is organized by Casa D'Italia Italian-Brazilian Culture, with support from the City of Campinas and participation from the Accademia Italiana Pellegrini.
According to the municipal secretary of Economic Development, Technology and Innovation, Adriana Flosi, the event has both cultural and economic impact. “The Italian Community Week values our culture, strengthens traditions, and also boosts the local economy. It's a program that stimulates commerce, attracts visitors, and generates opportunities for various sectors, in addition to providing moments of conviviality and integration for the population,” she stated.
Diverse programming
During the event, the public will be able to enjoy musical performances, cultural activities, themed meetings, and charitable initiatives.
One of the highlights will be the Open-Air Mass for World Peace, on April 12th at 10:00 AM, in Arautos da Paz Square. The celebration will be led by Bishop João Inácio Müller, with the participation of the Sant'Ana Choir. The public is invited to wear white.
After the mass, there will be the "Clothesline of Peace – Pace nel Mondo," an interactive installation with messages of hope.
The program also includes charitable activities, with food sales, a charity bingo game, and fundraising events organized by entities such as the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Italian opera in the spotlight
On April 16th, at 19:30 PM, the Cultural Center will host the show "Elixir and its Loves".
The presentation brings together excerpts from Italian operas with soloists Laura Duarte and Guilherme Hoff, accompanied by the Unicamp Symphony Orchestra and the Vocale Campinas Choir.
Entry will be free, with a donation of 1 kg of food for social causes.
Sports activities
The agenda also includes sporting activities, such as the 1st Casa D'Italia Chess Tournament, the Giro de Campinas, and the traditional Tiradentes Cycling Race.
Check out the main highlights
The program begins on April 9th with the official opening and continues with Italian festivities, shows, films, tributes, musical performances, religious events, and sporting activities until the 21st.
Highlights include musical tributes, film screenings, the awarding of honorary degrees, a cycling tour, and gastronomic events.
SEE BELOW:
09/04 (Thursday)
19 PM – Official opening of the 30th Italian Week with the presence of authorities and the show “Adoniran Barbosa Special” – A tribute from São Paulo to Italian immigrants.
Location: Heralds of Peace Square.
10/04 (Friday)
18 PM to 22 PM – Italian festival with typical cuisine and a show by Enzo Schiani “Tribute to Eros Ramazzotti”.
Location: Heralds of Peace Square.
11/04 (Saturday)
9 a.m. – Flag raising ceremony and performance of the Italian and Brazilian National Anthems, with the Pio XI Choir and Vozes Amigas.
Location: Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
Starting at noon – Italian festival with typical cuisine, exhibition of Italian cars with the Fiat 500 Club, and a show with Tony Angeli and a performance by Cia Allegro.
Location: Heralds of Peace Square.
12/04 (Sunday)
10:00 AM – Open-air Mass for World Peace celebrated by Bishop João Inácio Müller.
Location: Heralds of Peace Square.
Starting at 11 AM – Italian festival with traditional cuisine and live music.
Location: Heralds of Peace Square
20 PM – Closing Show with “Tenors of Brazil”.
Location: Heralds of Peace Square
13/04 (Monday)
19:30 PM – Screening of the film Johnny Stecchino, written and directed by Roberto Benigni, and a lecture on film directing with Ricardo Lousada.
Location: Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
14/04 (Tuesday)
20 PM – Presentation of the Title of Honorary Citizen, from the Campinas City Council, to Renata Tannuri Meneghetti.
Location: Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
15/04 (Wednesday)
17 PM – Tribute to the Italian Community.
Location: Campinas City Hall (Avenida Engenheiro Roberto Mange, 66, Ponte Preta).
19 PM – Tribute to Niccolò Paganini with Leandro Porfírio and Vinícius Pereira de Andrade.
Location: Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
16/04 (Thursday)
19:30 PM – Performance of “The Opera Elixir and Its Loves” with the Unicamp Symphony Orchestra, choir, and two soloists.
*Free entry with a donation of 1 kg of food.
Location: Cultural Community Center.
17/04 (Friday)
19:30 PM – Traditional Polentata with chef Sirlei and a show with Henrique Morelli.
*Invitations by subscription.
Location: Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
18/04 (Saturday)
9am – Pet Frindely Coexistence (Animali domestici ammessi).
Location: In the outdoor area of Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
14 PM – 1st Chess Tournament at Casa D'Italia.
Location: Casa D'Italia (Rua dos Bandeirantes, 367, Cambuí).
19/04 (Sunday)
7:30 am – Campinas Tour. Bike tour through the main Italian tourist attractions of the city.
Location: Gathering at Estação Cultura (Praça Mal. Floriano Peixoto).
21/04 (Monday)
Starting at 7 AM – Tiradentes Cycling Race.
Location: Gathering on North-South Avenue.
April 09th to 30nd
Italian Cuisine: Dishes specially created by chef Antonello using the surnames of Italian families.
Location: Chef Antonello (Rua Dr. Diogo Prado, 28, Cambuí).
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