Italian Embassy celebrates second edition of Made in Italy Day

TDT | Manama

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H.E. Ambassador Andrea Catalano, the Ambassador of Italy to Bahrain, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, ICE, hosted the 2nd edition of the Made in Italy Day at his Residence in Saar.

Made in Italy Day is an annual celebration of Italy's remarkable contributions to art, design, technology, fashion and innovation.

It is part of the framework of the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani's initiative to "support Italian exports as one of the government's priorities", reaffirming the centrality of "diplomacy for growth".

The evening was dedicated to the great figures of Italian history such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Alessandro Volta and Guglielmo Marconi, whose ingenuity shaped the modern world.

For the occasion, the garden of the Italian Residence in Saar was transformed into iconic Italian streets: Rome, Milan, Florence and Naples.

Here, the "Career Photography" exhibition of the Compasso d'Oro Industrial Design Award was on display, along with the haute couture creations of Ettore Bilotta, who also gave a masterclass in Qalat-al-Bahrain on Made in Italy and haute couture design, and the leather goods of the historic artisan company Alfredo Beretta, complemented by the jewellery of Bahraini designer Amal Sanad of Kyan Jewels.

Italian luxury was also represented by the Ferrari and Maserati cars exhibited by Euromotors, while high technology in the sporting sector was demonstrated by the Formula 1 helmets of the Racing Force Group.

Italian excellence was also present in the food and wine sector, thanks to the products of SITAF, the drinks of Gruppo Distillati and the menu curated by Chef Simona Girelli of Sapori di Toscana, according to the principles of Slowfood, a participant in the initiative that reflects the quality of the Mediterranean diet, a UNESCO World Heritage.

In attendance were H.E. Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), local dignitaries and several foreign ambassadors, as well as major business owners with Italian connections.

In his opening speech, Ambassador Catalano said: "I have the pleasure of welcoming the Bahraini community this evening at the Residenza d'Italia in Saarland, transformed for the occasion into a temple of Made in Italy in which to learn about and celebrate the immense heritage represented by Italian genius in all sectors, from fashion to design, engineering to agriculture. The Made in Italy Day is one of the many initiatives of the Italian Government in the sphere of growth diplomacy and is the ideal setting in which to convey our narrative on Made in Italy and Italian well-made products.