Italy in Colombo

31/07/2026

EURASIA DANCE COMPANY
🇱🇰 on tour in SRI LANKA 🇱🇰

Following the success of their previous performances in Sri Lanka, the E.D.C. - EurAsia Dance Company - is back in the country with two performances by Stefano Fardelli: Ommanipadmehum and Svarupa & Vyakta.

Brought by EurAsia & DANCEHAUSpiù, the new tour is supported by the Embassy of Italy in Colombo, in collaboration with the University of the Visual & Performing Arts of Colombo and the University of Jaffna.

✨ SHOWS IN:

📍 COLOMBO
🗓️ August 10th, at 5:30 p.m.
📌 Panibharatha Memorial Theatre, University of the Visual & Performing Arts of Colombo

📍 JAFFNA
🗓️ August 13th, at 2:30 p.m.
📌 Kailasapathy Auditorium, University of Jaffna

🎟️ Free admission!
📧 To reserve a seat, please email [email protected]

✨ ABOUT THE PIECES 💖

OMMANIPADMEHUM
Om-Mani-Padme-Hum, which in Sanskrit means "honouring the lotus jewel", explores the history and rituals of the Tibetan Buddhists of the Yellow Hat Order, with a particular focus on their connection with Shaolin monks and their training.

SVARUPA & VYAKTA
Inspired by a journey to India, the piece explores the concept of the self – Svarupa and Vyakta in Sanskrit – through the dialogue between the dancers and five balloons, which represent the projection of the self into another dimension.

💃🏼Dancers: Barbara Allegrezza (Italy), Tejaswini Loundo (India), Marco Hernandez (Mexico), Jesus Rea (Bolivia)
Rehearsal Assistant: Tavishi Pownikar (India)
Costume Designer: Marco Hernandez | De La Croix
Visual Artist: Matteo Bittante (Italy)

23/07/2026

WORKSHOP & AUDITION | SRI LANKA 2026

OPEN CALL for Contemporary & Urban Dancers

Age limit: 17–29

The EurAsia Auditions are back in Sri Lanka this August, organised by EurAsia Dance Project International Network ETS, directed by Stefano Fardelli, with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Colombo, in collaboration with the University of the Visual & Performing Arts of Colombo and the University of Jaffna.

📍 COLOMBO
📅 10 August | 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
🗺University of the Visual & Performing Arts of Colombo

📍 JAFFNA
📅 12 August | 10:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
🗺University of Jaffna

During the workshop, Stefano Fardelli will select aspiring contemporary and urban dancers for a three-year professional dance programme at partner academies in Europe, leading to internationally recognised diplomas.

🎓 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Selected audition winners may receive EurAsia Scholarships covering 30% to 80% of the three-year professional programme, with a total value of €120,000 in scholarships available for Sri Lanka in 2026.

Selected students will become part of the Network as EurAsia Students, with the opportunity to access a one-year Master's programme scholarship and continue their journey towards becoming EurAsia Professional Dancers.



👉 JOIN THE AUDITION!

🌐 www.eurasiadanceproject.com
📱 WhatsApp: +39 339 442 4771

📩 [email protected]

15/07/2026

Novità sulla Carta d'Identità

📅Dal 3 agosto 2026, la Carta d'Identità Cartacea non sarà più valida per l'espatrio, indipendentemente dalla data di scadenza riportata sul documento.

Cosa cambia?

🔹La Carta d'Identità Cartacea, se ancora valida, potrà comunque continuare a essere utilizzata come documento di identificazione in Italia e presso gli Uffici consolari.
🔹 In caso di urgenza, i Comuni italiani potranno rilasciare un documento d'identità provvisorio valido per l'espatrio, non rinnovabile e con una validità non superiore a 6 mesi.

✈️Se devi viaggiare in Sri Lanka o alle Maldive, ricorda che è necessario un passaporto con validità residua di almeno 6 mesi.

🪪Per informazioni sul rilascio della Carta d'Identità Elettronica (CIE) presso l'Ambasciata d'Italia a Colombo, consulta la sezione dedicata del nostro sito: https://ambcolombo.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/carta-didentita-elettronica-cie/.

📌Ricordiamo inoltre che, dal 1 giugno 2026, i cittadini italiani iscritti all'AIRE possono richiedere la CIE anche presso qualsiasi Comune italiano, presentando il proprio Codice Fiscale.

10/07/2026

🎓 Borse di studio ICoN - Corso di Laurea in Lingua e cultura italiana 🇮🇹

Per l'anno accademico 2026/2027, ICoN - Italian Culture on the Net - mette a disposizione 3 borse di studio semestrali per il Corso di Laurea in Lingua e cultura italiana.

💻 Interamente online, il corso è pensato per permettere agli studenti di frequentare un'università italiana dal proprio Paese di residenza, con un percorso flessibile che combina studio individuale, supporto costante dei tutor, risorse didattiche digitali e lezioni in diretta con docenti e staff.

🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 Le borse di studio sono rivolte a cittadini stranieri e italiani residenti all'estero in possesso dei requisiti per l'iscrizione all'università italiana. Per i candidati non madrelingua è richiesta una conoscenza della lingua italiana di livello B2 (QCER).

🗓️ Le candidature saranno aperte dal 13 luglio all'8 settembre 2026.

🔗 Scopri tutti i dettagli e presenta la tua candidatura: https://laurea.italicon.it/borse-di-studio

03/07/2026

On 2 June 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka celebrated Festa della Repubblica, Italy's National Day, with a reception held at Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, Colombo. The invitees included members of the diplomatic corps, government representatives, business leaders, cultural partners and friends of Italy.

This year's celebration held special significance as it marked both the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic and the 75th anniversary of the Embassy of Italy in Colombo — two milestones that reflect Italy's democratic journey and a longstanding friendship between Italy and Sri Lanka.

We were privileged to welcome the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage as Chief Guest together with distinguished representatives from across Sri Lankan society and the Italian community.

With cultural performances punctuating moments of shared celebration, accompanied by traditional Italian gastronomy and wines, the evening highlighted the strong bonds that unite our two countries and the growing cooperation across diplomacy, trade, culture, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

The evening also featured "Islands' Rhythms", a photographic journey across the landscapes of Sardinia and Sri Lanka by award-winning Italian photographer Dario Coletti, which was later exhibited at Radicle Gallery from 10–17 June.

As we celebrate these important anniversaries, we look forward to further strengthening the partnership between Italy and Sri Lanka in the years ahead.

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30/06/2026

24/06/2026

Today, on the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate women diplomats who help shape dialogue, build understanding, and strengthen cooperation across borders.

Their leadership and dedication continue to contribute to a more peaceful, inclusive, and connected world.

The Embassy of Italy in Colombo celebrates their achievements and reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in diplomacy and beyond.

19/06/2026

On June 12th, in Rome, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Antonio Tajani conferred the honour of Commendatore dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia upon Ms. Giorgia Marazzi, Honorary Consul of Italy in Malé, Maldives.

This prestigious recognition honours her exceptional service to Italian citizens and her longstanding contribution to strengthening the ties between Italy and the Maldives.

In recent months, Ms. Marazzi played a pivotal role in assisting Italian nationals during complex emergency situations, including the tragic diving incident in the Maldives and the disruptions to international travel caused by the temporary closure of Gulf airspace. Working in close coordination with the Embassy of Italy in Colombo and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she helped facilitate assistance and repatriation efforts for more than 1,000 Italian citizens.

The Embassy warmly congratulates Ms. Marazzi on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to serving the Italian community.

04/06/2026

The Embassy of Italy in Colombo is pleased to present *Rhythms of the Islands: Sardinia & Sri Lanka*, a photographic exhibition by acclaimed Italian photographer and journalist Dario Coletti.

Through a compelling collection of black-and-white photographs, the exhibition explores the cultural, social, and environmental parallels between two islands separated by geography yet connected through shared traditions, resilience, and identity.

From intimate portraits and sacred rituals to evocative landscapes and everyday life, Coletti's work invites visitors on a visual journey across Sardinia and Sri Lanka, revealing the rhythms that shape communities and cultures.

📍 Radicle Gallery, De Mel Building, Chatham Street, Colombo
📅 10–17 June 2026
🕘 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

This exhibition is presented as part of the celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Italy and Sri Lanka.