CULTURE SHARE: Italian Culture ~ ITALY ON MADISON ~ Opening Ceremony 2023

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) kicked off its second edition of Italy on Madison, an initiative that seeks to celebrate Italy’s economic and cultural role in fashion, design, and culinary activities with a week dedicated to Italian excellence visible along New York’s iconic Madison Avenue and features events highlighting Made in Italy across industries from May 22-28, 2023.

Hosted by ITA: the Italian Trade Agency: https://www.ice.it/en/

~ a celebration of La Dolce Vita in New York City!

CONSUL OF ITALY CESARE BIELLER

Welcoming Remarks - Antonino Laspina Trade Commissioner & Executive Director for the United States  

NYC Commissioner Edward Memelstein Office of International Affairs  

(Dep. Comm. Kristen Kaufman also in attendance)

Madison Avenue BID – Matthew Bauer (president)   

Grand Central Partnership BID – Alfred Cerullo (president)  

Music by: Singer Christopher Macchio : https://www.christophermacchio.com/

New York City Vespa Club: https://www.nycvespaclub.com/

Photography and Videography of Opening Ceremony ~ by Mega

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