ITALIAN SCREENS 2026
The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong are pleased to present the fourth edition of ITALIAN SCREENS, organised in collaboration with Broadway Cinematheque. From 29 October to 8 November, five carefully selected contemporary Italian films will be screened in Hong Kong, offering audiences the opportunity to discover the diversity, […]
Read moreMessage from the Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau, Francesco Paolo Cannito
It is with great honor and a deep sense of responsibility that I begin today my mandate as Consul General of Italy in the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs). First and foremost, I wish to extend my greetings to the Italian community in Hong Kong and Macao, whose members work every day […]
Read moreITALIA on Stage 2026
ITALIA on Stage returns to Hong Kong in 2026 for its fourth edition, presenting a vibrant and diverse programme celebrating Italian culture, gastronomy, cinema, music, language, art, business and lifestyle. Running until December 2026, the festival brings together a wide range of initiatives across seven core areas: Exhibitions, Language and Literature, Cinema, Performances and Entertainment, […]
Read moreItalian Sports Day 2026 – Fencing Open Day
The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong is pleased to present the Italian Sports Day 2026 – Fencing Open Day, taking place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at the International Fencing Academy in Hong Kong. The Fencing Open Day will be guided by Italian Olympic Coaches Maurizio Zomparelli and Giacomo Fanizza, in collaboration with […]
Read moreItalian Sports Day 2026 – Open Water Swimming Race
On 13 September, the Italian Sports Day 2026 – Open Water Swimming Race will bring together swimmers in Hong Kong to celebrate sport, well-being and exchanges between Italy and Hong Kong. Following the success of last year’s event, which attracted around 200 amateur and professional swimmers, the competition will once again highlight the values of […]
Read moreScientific and Innovation Awards of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Applications are now open.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation invites nominations for the 2026 science and innovation awards. 1) “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” The ninth edition of the award is open to early-career researchers (aged 40 or under at the time of publication of the call for applications) of Italian nationality who have […]
Read morePaper Identity Cards No Longer Valid for International Travel from 3 August 2026
Please be advised that, with effect from 3 August 2026, paper identity cards (Carta d’Identità Cartacea) will no longer be valid for international travel, irrespective of the expiry date shown on the reverse of the document. Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 108 of 26 June 2026, the following provisions apply: A valid paper identity card […]
Read moreItalian Sport Day 2026 – Call for Sponsorships
The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau announces the intention to sign in-kind sponsorship contracts for the supply of goods and services in the framework of the organization of the Italian Sport Day 2026. To this end, the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau commits to offer to interested […]
Read moreHong Kong Football Festival 2026 to Welcome FC Internazionale Milano and Juventus from Italy
The Consulate General in Italy in Hong Kong welcomes the announcement that FC Internazionale Milano and Juventus will participate in the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The festival will bring four leading European football clubs to Hong Kong this summer, featuring two matches at Kai Tak Stadium: 1 August 2026 – Manchester City vs FC […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS – ACCADEMIA TEATRO ALLA SCALA a.a. 2026/2027
Applications are now open for the Global Master in Performing Arts Management, a 20-month, English-taught programme designed for aspiring professionals seeking a career in performing arts and opera management. The programme is offered by the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in partnership with POLIMI Graduate School of Management and in collaboration with the Piccolo Teatro di […]
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