Kinshasa’s cultural dynamics take on a special hue this week with the vibrant celebration of the Italian language, through a series of events carefully orchestrated by the Italian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Italian Language Week unfolds in the Congolese capital, offering residents a fascinating window into Italy’s literary and cinematic wealth, while strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
Under the evocative theme of “Italian and the Book: The World Between the Lines,” this 24th edition of Italian Language Week highlights the transformative power of the book in transmitting linguistic and cultural heritages. This event is a unique opportunity to delve into the rich world of Italian literature, while exploring the many facets of this living heritage.
At the heart of this celebration, the screening of the film “Mirabile Visione-Inferno” directed by Matteo Gagliardi captivated the audience, offering a gripping dive into the twists and turns of Dante Alighieri’s “Inferno”. This cinematographic work, inspired by the Divine Comedy, bears witness to the durability and relevance of Italian literary masterpieces, offering spectators a profound reflection on Dante’s timeless creativity.
In addition to film screenings and literary meetings, the Italian Language Week also reserves special activities for children, in partnership with the Saint-Paul publishing house and the Madame Livres traveling bookstore. These fun initiatives aim to raise awareness among young people of the importance of reading, while inviting them to discover the richness of Italy’s literary heritage, in an educational and entertaining approach.
The organization of this major cultural event underlines the ongoing commitment of the Italian Embassy in the DRC to promote Italian culture and strengthen intercultural ties with the Congo. By providing a dynamic platform for the discovery and appreciation of the Italian language, Italian Language Week contributes to nurturing the growing interest in Italian culture within the Congolese community.
Through its multiple artistic and literary facets, this cultural week embodies a bridge between Italy’s ancestral literary traditions and contemporary creative aspirations, offering a space for dialogue and fruitful intercultural exchange. By illuminating the Congolese capital with the magic of the Italian language, this cultural event resonates as a vibrant tribute to the diversity and vitality of the Italian artistic scene, while inviting the Congolese public to a captivating journey through the meanders of Italian culture.
This cultural celebration, which continues until October 20, is an open invitation to explore, discover and celebrate the Italian language, a true vector of rapprochement and sharing between peoples. By uniting talents and passions, the Italian Language Week in Kinshasa embodies the promise of a fertile and inspiring intercultural dialogue, conducive to the blossoming of the artistic and linguistic diversity that makes our world rich.