Italian Week: The Culture of Quality, 13-20 November, Shanghai, Program of Activities

Dear Members and Friends, 

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is organizing “The Italian Week: The Culture of Quality”, that will be held from November 13th till November 20th, in Shanghai. 

The Italian Week will bring the best of ITALIAN QUALITY to Shanghai. It aims to offer to a Chinese and international audience an all-Italian experience, a journey through the excellences for which Italy enjoys a world record.

Participants will have a full immersion in the Italian culture of quality without ever needing to leave China. 

Time: November 13th - November 20th 

Venue: Kick off at Sinan Mansions (523 Fuxing Zhong Rd, Shanghai 上海市复兴中路523号) & other locations in Shanghai.

Italian Opera, activities for kids, performances, fencing training with a special Catwalk, Workshops related to Tourism, Sport and Arts, Masterclass and Cooking Class, Wine tasting, and much more!

The Italian Week will debut in Shanghai with the Outdoor Market at Sinan Mansions ( 523 Fuxing Zhong Rd, Shanghai 上海市复兴中路523号) dedicated to the excellence of Made in Italy.

Grab your glass of wine or beer, taste delicious Italian food, buy some gifts and enjoy your weekend with your friends and family in a lovely environment.

CICC is glad to announce the program of activities of the first day, November 13th!

13.11.2020 Sinan Mansion 

( 523 Fuxing Zhong Rd, Shanghai 上海市复兴中路523号)

OUTDOOR OPEN MARKET (12.00-21.00)

17.30 Italian Week Grand Opening

17.40 – 18.00 Live Performance Italian Opera

• Qui la voce, Vincenzo Bellini
• La Farfalletta, Vincenzo Bellini
• Malinconia Ninfa gentile, Vincenzo Bellini
• Vanne o rosa fortunata, Vincenzo Bellini

18.00 – 18.10 Consul General of Italy in Shanghai, Mr. Michele Cecchi

18.10 – 18.20 Vice Chairman China-Italy Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, Mr. Valtero Canepa

18.20 – 18.30 President Invest Shanghai, Mr. Xue 薛锋

18.30 – 18.35 Chic Group Managing Director, Mrs. Helene Tu

18.35 – 18.38 Hai‘an Economic and Technological Development Zone management Committee, Deputy Director Zhang Yinglai

18.38 – 19.00 Ribbon Cutting and Toast

19.00 – 19.15 Live Performance Italian Opera

• Lascia Ch’io pianga, George Frideric Handel
• E’ lindo e civettin, Gaetano Donizetti

INDOOR

19.30 – 20.30 Exhibition Opening From China to the World, A Journey to every country, discovering 200 economies, by Lorenzo Riccardi

20.30 – 21.30 Cocktail Networking by RSA

Lorenzo Riccardi has always been fascinated by geo-economics, and has combined his passion for traveling new frontiers with interest in emerging markets. He has combined multiple journeys covering 200 countries and territories, including every sovereign nation in the world. Along with his tours, he has collected data and business trends on a dedicated website: 200-economies.com

The project focuses on the concept of G-200 to promote future change from G-20 to the global economy with investments to every developed, emerging and minor economy. During the seminar, Lorenzo will show images and economic trends sharing his passion for traveling and the interest in doing business (with China) in a global context.

Agenda:

19.15  – 19.30 Registration

19.30 – 20.00 Lorenzo Riccardi's presentation

20.00 – 20.30 Exhibition Opening

20.30 - 21.30 Networking Cocktail 

Event language: English

Only 100 seats available. The event is free of Charge by registration only. It includes: one free drink and buffet.

14.11.2020 Sinan Mansion

OUTDOOR

11.00 – 21.00 Open Market

14.00 – 16.00 Live Performan

14:00 – 16.00 Cooking Class about Sardinia dishes (At Da Marco Restaurant)

INDOOR

16.30 – 18.00  Food and Best Practices: UNESCO cases History, by Promoitalia

18.00 – 19.00 Promotion Seminar by Chic Group

19.30 – 20.30 "Pizzica, the tarantula Dance - Workshop on South Italy folk tradition" By Le Bringanti Salentine

15.11.2020 Sinan Mansion

OUTDOOR

11.00 – 21.00 Open Market

20.00 – 21.00 Live Performance

INDOOR

10.00 – 12.00 Gianni Rodari Fairy Tales Reading by ADIS

12.00 - 14.00 Giro d’Italia “The Meaning of Cycling today in China”

14.00 – 15.00 Workshops on the Culture of Italy at the Table by ADIS

15.00 – 16.00 Seminar “Creativity and Improvisation in the Kitchen”. Conference by Andrea Baldini, Professor of Esthetics at Nanjing University, in collaboration with Chef Lucky Lasagna

17.00 – 18.00 Fencing Training By Shanghai Accademia, Giacomo Fanizza

18.00 – 18.30 Fencing Show by Istituto Marangoni

19.00 – 20.00 Wine Masterclass about Prosecco, by The Wine Guy with Ray Fine Wines and Sinodrink

16.11.2020 Sinan Mansion

INDOOR

15.00 – 15.30 UNESCO Sites Sardinia Region

16.00 – 17.00 Masterclass by Costa d’Oro Caffè

17.00 – 19.00 Arte Laguna Prize Presentation

16.11.2020 BAR BASIL, Sichuan Citizen

INDOOR

15:00-20:00 Semi-Finals Italian Cocktail Competition 2020

17.11.2020 Casa Giulio

16.00 – 17.00 Masterclass/Cooking Class about Tiramisu by Dolci del Borgo

17.00 – 18.00 Masterclass/Cooking Class about Ice cream with De Medici & Fabbri, in collaboration with Carpigiani

18.11.2020 Casa Giulio

16.00 – 17.00 Masterclass/Cooking Class about Italian Pizza by Mammamia!

17.00 – 18.00 Masterclass about EVO, by Olieria Fratelli Manenti

19.11.2020 ITALO

17.30 – 19.30 A journey  through the UNESCO heritage sites of the North ITALY.  Wine Masterclass by Foodyi and Gustitalia

20.11.2020

15.00 – 20.00 Finals and Awarding Ceremony of the Italian Cocktail Competition 2020

In the framework of the Italian week, we are also pleased to announce the launch of two social contests: the first Italian Cocktail Competition 2020 and My Italian Dinner.

The Italian Cocktail Competition aims to engage the bartender community of Shanghai and the Chinese cocktail lovers stressing on the authenticity of two Italian classic cocktails famous worldwide: Spritz and Negroni, and a new creative cocktail inspired by an Italian UNESCO site. To know more click here

My Italian Dinner contest aims to promote Italian restaurants and educate the Chinese public to the Italian regional cooking. To know more click here 

Thanks to these two contests you will have the unique opportunity to try special Italian cocktail recipes and taste authentic Italian regional dishes. Last, but not least, to win numerous prizes!

 For further information send an email to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  

Kind regards,

CICC Team