Festitalia Hamilton

Italian Heritage Month

June is Italian Heritage month! Take this opportunity to honour the history, culture and many contributions of Italian-Canadians.

Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF)

A selection of films featuring Canada’s multiculturalism and the best of Italian cinema!

Regional cooking segments where you can learn how to cook or bake some regional club favourites. We’ve even included the recipes!

Celebrating The Past

Join in as we celebrate 45 years of history.

Regional cooking segments where you can learn how to cook or bake some regional club favourites. We’ve even included the recipes!

Bocce, Wine Making, Soccer and more!
We have assembled the best of Italian Culutre in our Virtual Program

A curated collection of songs and music from over many decades with well-know favourites and new discoveries to be made.

Browse an online art exhibit of Italian metal works and embroideries from the 16th – 20th centuries.

Browse our Author Series that profiles authors who have written novels that will be of interest to many.

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45th Anniversary Greetings from Anthony Macaluso, Chair of Festitalia.

-Anthony Macaluso, Festitalia Chair

Greetings and congratulations to Festitalia Hamilton on their 45th Anniversary celebration.

-City of Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger

Congratulations to Festitalia on it’s 45th Anniversary!

-Susanna Fortino-Bozzo
Honourary Vice Consul of Italy- Hamilton

Saluti e congratulazioni a Festitalia per la tua grande celebrazione!

From the elected Representative for the Italian citizens residing in North and Central America

-Francesca La Marca, Deputy (PD)

Culinary

When you think of Italian culture, one of the first things that comes to mind is FOOD and the amazing Italian cuisine made with fine ingredients that represent the various regions of Italy.

Culture

During its history Italy has originated notable inventions, arts and sport that have become synonymous with the Italian identity and their culture.

Art

Over the centuries, Italian Art has long been a central focus on world history consisting of some of the world’s most famous work of arts and architecture.

Music

Music writing began in Italy and has played an important role in Italian culture. As many know, Italy is the birthplace of Opera and influenced the classical music foundations.

Literature

For the Italian culture, Literature’s importance dates to the 12^th century when in some of Italy’s regions written inspired works began to gain popularity.

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