32
Trendy
Events
Italian cultural week: Food festival to tantalize
Karachi’s taste
Italian food and music are making
their way to the port city to give a
taste of their home during the Italian
Cultural Week from November 17 to
November 21.
The announcement was made by Italian
consul general Roberto Franceschinis
and Avari Towers general manager Peter Forsyth during a press conference at
Avari Towers hotel on Friday.
“An Italian legation was present in Karachi in 1959 when this city was the capital
of Pakistan. This shows our commitment
and interest,” said Franceschinis. Despite economic compulsions, he said,
special efforts are made to maintain cultural relationships with Pakistan.
When it comes to culture, Italy considered itself as one of the cradles, said
Franceschinis, adding that it is the cul-
to acquaint Pakistani connoisseurs with
the authentic taste and quality of Italian
food, he said.
He said that the Italian consulate will
organise a concert in collaboration with
Forsyth said that the culinary week will
be very special for Karachiites as authentic Italian food and magical nights
would entertain them. “It‟s not just about
pizza and pasta, it‟s something more.”
He said that the delicious food would
make people say, “Oh! It‟s just like what
mama used to cook.”
The Italian culinary classics will take
place from November 17 till November
21 at Asia Live Restaurant in Avari Towers followed by a classical musical interlude (intermezzo) in Cinnamon Lounge.
The cultural week is being organised in
collaboration with Avari Hotels and
sponsored by Barclays Pakistan and
Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways is also
offering two return tickets by raffle to the
participants.
ture that delivers the message of peace.
“Italy wants to be a beacon of soft power
and it will be seen in the coming days.”
To add more flavour to the festival, Italian chef Giancarlo Piccarreta will be
bringing the main ingredients from Italy
the National Academy of Performing
Arts at their venue on November 19.
“The fusion of classical piano and sitar
will be something to listen to. It will be a
thrilling evening to promote the fusion of
eastern and western music.”