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China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, Favola Italian Restaurant and ASC Fine wines are proud to announce a culinary event, Racconti dalla cantina - Tales from the wine cellar. This new event consists of an enogastrocultural dinner hold at Favola Italian Restaurant at the Le Meridien Hotel, addressed to the Italian culture lovers.Intended to be a monthly happening showcasing the best delicacies from different regions in Italy, Racconti della Cantina first appointment is on Sept. 19th, highlighting Campania Region`s specialties.Guests will de delighted by the striking combination of wine and food of Campania, exquisitely accompanied by poetry and antiques tales reading sessions, to achieve a perfect blending of Italian flavors and culture.To be note, the lecture of the remarkable poem "A Livella" (The Level), symbol of the city of Naples, and actually composed by Toto`, the most famous Italian actor born in Naples. The dinner will be composed of six courses, paired by six of the finest Campania wines, and home made after-dinner liqueurs.The participation cost is RMB 680/net per person.All CICC Members confirming their reservation by Sept. 18th will be granted a 10% discount on the net rate.Event Details:Date:                Sept. 19th, 2008Time:                7.00pmLocation:           Favola Italian Restaurant, Level 8                        Hotel Le Meridien, 789 Nanjing Road East, ShanghaiDetailed programme:7:00 pm - Event opening and introduction by Mr Ermanno Lelli, Restaurant Manager and Organizer.7:30 pm - Appetizers and 1st wineVerudure marinate alla "Scapece"Grilled marinated vegetables with garlic, mint, vinegar and olive oilGreco di Tufo, Feudi di San Gregorio DOC 2006        - History of Campania and Naples from the Greek times till today        - Introduction to the first served wine, and meal8:00 pm - Pasta courses and 2nd wine"Perciatielli", Bucatini con zucchini, pecorino e pepe neroBucatini pasta with zucchini, pecorino cheese and ground black pepperFalanghina, Feudi di San Gregorio DOC 2006       - Literature, music and arts in Campania and Napoli area       - The Kingdom of Naples  and the Renaissance        - Introduction to the second served wine, and meal8:30 pm - Pasta courses and 3rd winePasta e fagioli con le cozze di CastellammarePasta and beans soup with musselsTrigaio Beneventano, Feudi di San Gregorio IGT 2006        - Celebrities of the region: Eduardo De Filippo, Antonio De Curtis,        Massimo Troisi         - Introduction to the third wine served, and meal9:00 pm - Seafood and 4th winePolipetti affogati alla NapoletanaBaby octopus stew with garlic, tomato and parsleyRubrato Aglianico, Feudi di San Gregorio IGT 2005        - Reading of "A livella" by Antonio De Curtis         - Introduction to the fourth wine, and meal9:30 pm - Meats and 5th winePollo alla Vesuviana, con peperoni, fiori di cappero e oliveChicken supreme with capsicum, capers flower, olivesTaurasi , Feudi di San Gregorio DOCG 2003        - Legends and stories from Naples          - Introduction to the fifth wine, and meal10:00 pm - Dessert and after-dinnerLa Pastiera napoletanaSweet pastry filled with ricotta cheese cream and candied fruitsNocino - The real classic Neapolitan after dinner made with walnuts and herbs.For more information and for reservations, please contact Mr Ermanno Lelli, by written e-mail at ermanno.lelli@lemeridien.com, or by phone at 021.33189999*7778.

China-Italy Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure to announce the 4th Italian Song Festival in Shanghai - The Best Years of our Lives.Organized with the artistic direction of Ermanno Cima Vivarelli and Alice Cosulich, and the support of Italian Cultural Office, the event will take place on October 10th, at the Malone`s in Pudong, starting at 8.30pm.Unlike the previous ones, this edition of the Italian Song Festival will not be a contest: it will celebrate 40 years of Italian history, by showcasing images from movies that have become icons of the Dolce Vita and the Italian lifestyle, and performing songs which all witnessed and expressed the progress of our society and culture and that became evergreens, a unique legacy to each one of us.The location of Malone`s Pudong is a brand new, modern, stylish facility, able to host more than 1000 persons and thus fully equipped to accommodate an enthusiastic audience.Live music will accompany our amateur singers, performing songs from the best Italian music repertoire.The tickets pre-sale shall start on September 16th, and tickets will be available at following spots:      - CICC Shanghai Office      - Italian Restaurants in town, in both Puxi and Pudong AreaTickets are sold at RMB 150/pax, including one welcome drink, and all the proceeds of the event will be donated in charity.CICC invites those Members interested to perform at the Italian Song Festival to contact us by Sept. 13th, in order to arrange for the Artistic Director to audition them within the shortest possible time.The participation to the event is open to CICC Members, their families, friends and to anybody who is passionate about Italian culture, friendliness and party atmosphere and that, at the same time, wishes to support a good cause.In this respect, should you wish to make a voluntary sponsor donation, please contact Ms Elena Tosana to confirm the donation amount; donations can be done by private citizens as well as non-Members, and due to organizational necessities, they must be paid in cash to Ermanno Cima Vivarelli.CICC will give visibility to those companies providing donations by the deadline of Sept. 19th, by printing their logos on the event leaflet. In case of donations made after such date, we can`t guarantee the visibility on the leaflet due to printing materials deadline.The Organizers will use the proceeds resulting from the ticket sales and sponsor donations to cover the organizational costs for the event, to aid a charitable organization helping abandoned and disabled children, and to support the organization of the next edition of the Italian Song Festival.Further details are available by contacting our staff at sh.events@cameraitacina.com.Thanking you for spreading the voice, we look forward to welcoming you and your friends!

Contacts: Tel.: 010-87730641/2/3 Web site: http://www.wineclub.com.cn/wine2008/index_en.html Organizer/Sponsor: zhongQi international Economic & Technological Cooperation Company

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce and March 3 Motorsport Centre are glad to invite you, your families and friends to spend an exciting day on track at the "CICC Goes Kart Day! - First Pirelli Kart Cup". This all new leisure event, sponsored by Pirelli Tyre Co., Ltd and That`s Amore Italian restaurant will be held at the prestigious Kart World racing centre right by the Shanghai International Circuit, with the aim of involving the whole family for a fun and action filled day.    Let`s all leave the office routine and stress behind, let`s get out of town, let`s the speed driver who is in each one of us surface to life for a fun ride*!Schedule:08:45              Optional transfer from Shanghai International Exhibition Center (opposite entrance of Ritz Carlton Portman)10:00              Arrival at SIC Kart World10:00-10:30    Registration to front desk, introduction of event schedule and driving etiquette10:30-13:30    Free practice (participants arranged in groups)                     Qualifying                      Final race (top 20 drivers, divided in 2 groups)          14:15             Return to Shanghai by arranged bus, or otherwise self arrangedAnd if you are not an experienced driver, don`t worry! March 3 Professional Drivers will provide help and instructions*.The activity is also open to children not inferior to 8 years of age, under the supervision of their parents*.A separate racing circuit will be arranged for children competitions.Pirelli Tyre will offer to the top 3 adult drivers, and to the top 3 junior drivers, exclusive and original prizes, to the delight and self-contempt of the winners!A souvenir gadget will be offered by Pirelli to all the participants and the attendees of the event, upon Front Desk Registration on the day of the event itself.The catering is sponsored by Italian restaurant That`s Amore and the Italian Bakery Mollica di Pane.* upon Front Desk Registration, the drivers shall have to fill in a disclaimer from any damages incurring during the race: March 3 provides a general accident insurance to its clients. For damages inflicted to the cars during the race by the drivers` carelessness, March 3 requires damages to be paid by the driver himself, based on actual evaluation. * Disclaimer: CICC shall not be deemed responsible in case of any accidents/damages happening to or incurring to or caused by the drivers.EVENT DETAILS:Date:                Saturday, September 20th  Time:               10.00am - 13.30pmVenue:             Kart World / Shanghai International Circuit, Jiading District, ShanghaiTel:                  021.69569718 - 158.21775534 contact Davide De Gobbi /  http://www.sic-kartworld.com/contact/index.asp  Bus:                 Dep. 08:45am Shanghai Exhibition Centre (opposite side of Ritz Carlton Portman entrance)                        Dep. 14:15pm from Kart World, Shanghai International Circuit to downtownPrice:               RMB 250/person for competing Members and related family adults;                         RMB 350/person for competing Non-Members adults;                        RMB 100/person for competing children under age of 12 (only children above age 8 are admitted)                        RMB 150/person for non competing Members and Non-MembersIncluding:        Optional bus transfer to and from the circuit, Italian buffet with soft drinks offered by That`s AmoreNOTE:  à assistance on track will be provided by March 3 Trainers and Professional Driversà racing availability is limited (maximum 50 racers)à participation must be mandatorily confirmed by September 12th, 12.00pm; for late confirmations, no bus service can be guaranteedà Subscription fee must be paid in cash to CICC Shanghai office by Sept. 12th.Please confirm your subscription by completing attached form and return it to the CICC-Shanghai by fax (021.54075182) or e-mail (infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com) by Friday, Sept. 12th 2008, h. 12:00pm. Looking forward to your participation and fun!