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Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino of Italy to
the Philippines and Ambassador Mohammad Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino, Fabio Schina Deputy Head of Mission,
Tanhaei of Iran to the Philippines Eugenio Zumpano Military Attache, Antonio Gallo Head of Consular Office

pocket flled with Smoked Ham, Bel Paese, Mozzarella
and Fontina topped with Groviera Cream, and
traditional Italian pizza.
With this fun and festive atmosphere, the diplomatic
corps, VIP guests and friends had a taste of the
Italian-style of celebrating the good things in life with
delectable Italian street-style cuisine and overfowing
Prosecco.
Te Italian ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino,
said that the event was a chance for both Italians
and Filipinos to realize the deep connection of their Antonio Gallo, Rowena Tubu, Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Michelotti
cultures. Te focus of the celebration is to highlight
the contemporary aspects of Italy. Most people remain acceptance of hundreds of thousands of war-torn
unaware of how much Italy has grown in terms of arts refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from
and lifestyle. A quick scan of Italian art brings images Africa to Europe. Italy remains one of the more
of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo, but not much accepting European countries opening its borders to
applause is given to modern artists. Even in terms save these people. It is something that makes all Italians
of cuisine, the public has yet to be introduced to the very proud of their homeland.
delight of Italian street food. But it is not only human life that is important for
these romantic people. No, Italians believe that all
A culture built on love – romance manifesting things need to be protected. Tat is why they take every
inhumane acts of kindness efort to ensure that their coastal regions and sea life
Italy has always been known as the European country are part of a heavily regulated conservation program.
bathed in romance. From arts to literature, the country Each year, Italy is seen to have the cleanest seas in all of
evokes feelings of deep passion, beautiful locals, and Europe.
familial ties. Even looking at classical paintings made Countries sharing souls for ambassador
by Italians leaves the ordinary person stunned; how is Guglielmino, the Philippines and Italy share similar
it possible that the sun seems to be a diferent shade of personalities. Both countries view life, family, and
yellow than anywhere else in the world. friendship the same way. For us, nothing is more
Tis romance extends to the humanity all Italians important than personal relationships – face-to-face
display. It is not only the rugged men sweeping the interaction being more crucial to one’s wellness than
damsels in distress of their feet, it is in the conscious 1,000 e-mails.
efort to provide solace to all those who are helpless In terms of cultural growth, the Ateneo Art Awards
and lost. Take for example its constant and continual will feature an additional prize this August, called

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