We the Italians June 28, 2015 - 63 | Page 25

th # 63 • June 28 , 2015 lian heritage. This is the first time that NOIAW has collaborated with the Conference of Presidents on a trip to Italy. The goal is to bring Italian Americans in closer contact with the culture of their ancestors and reconnect with Italy’s rich legacy of creativity in science, technology and innovation. The ten-day trip is packed with unique Italian experiences beyond the Expo, including tours of some of Piemonte's most beautiful Medieval villages; visits to a traditional rice producer and vineyard; a meeting with the Zegna family of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group; and a private tour of Lake Como and Bellagio. In Sordevolo, a small town in Piemonte, the group will witness a historic production of the Passion of the Christ, put on by the villagers every five years. Travellers will enjoy accomodations at four-star hotels in Como and Biella (in Piemonte) and private transportation to all activities. Limited spaces on the trip are still available. Please call 212-642-2003, e-mail noiaw@noiaw. org, or check noiaw.org for more information. WE THE ITALIANS | 25 www.wetheitalians.com