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This edition: ITALEA - NIAF & Columbus Parade

Episode Details

Original tape date: October 10, 2024. First aired: November 25, 2024.

On this episode of ITALICS, Dr. Giovanni de Vita joins us at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute to discuss ITALEA, a program launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote roots tourism.

Additionally, we attended the National Italian American Foundation - NIAF 49TH anniversary gala, held last October in Washington DC, as well as the 80th annual Columbus day parade on fifth avenue in New York City.

Guest List

Robert Allegrini President, The National Italian American Foundation - NIAF

Vivian Cardia Former President, Vivicar LLC

Giovanni Maria de Vita General Director, Italea

Joseph V. Del Raso Board of Directors, The National Italian American Foundation - NIAF

Fabrizio Di Michele Consul General of Italy/NY, Consulate of Italy/NY

Thomas Suozzi U.S. Congressman, U.S. Representative for New York

Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, PhD. Host, Italics

Luigi Maria Vignali Director General Italian Citizens Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mariangela Zappia Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Italian Embassy in the the United States