Italian Cuisine Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
UNESCO has officially added Italian cuisine to its list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The decision, unanimously approved in New Delhi, celebrates not just the recipes but the entire cultural practice surrounding Italian cooking—sharing meals, everyday kitchen rituals, respect for ingredients, and passing culinary knowledge across generations. For UNESCO, Italian cuisine represents a way […]
Alma as “Ente promotore” (Managing body) for the promotion of Italian language and culture in the consular district of London
Alma Intercultural Centre has been appointed as “Ente Promotore” by the Consulate General of Italy in London In September 2025 Alma Intercultural Centre was appointed as “Ente Gestore”by the Consulate General of Italy in London. This represents for us a great opportunity to grow and offer our classes to more children. You can check it […]
XXV Settimana della lingua italiana oltre i confini
XXV Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo The 25th Week of the Italian Language and Culture in the World takes place from October 13 to 19, 2025, celebrating the global reach and vitality of the Italian language. This year’s theme, “Italophony: Language Beyond Borders,” highlights the idea of Italian as a bridge connecting diverse communities […]
BILINGUISMO E LINGUAGGIO
BILINGUISMO E LINGUAGGIO: separating fact from fiction. Interactive quiz and Q&A session with a bilingual Speech and Language Therapist Dott. Gabriele Bianco We recently hosted a seminar focused on the topic of bilingualism, specifically designed to support parents on the often challenging yet rewarding journey of raising bilingual children. The event aimed to provide both […]
CELEBRATING ITALIAN TRADITIONS IN THE UK
The magic of celebrating Italian traditions in the UK – Our first Italian "Carnevale" in Leamington Spa! At Alma, we have organized our very first Italian Carnevale celebration for children and parents — a joyful and colorful event that brought together our community in the true spirit of Italian tradition. It was a vibrant afternoon […]
Premio Strega Ragazzi e Ragazze
Discovering the PREMIO STREGA RAGAZZI E RAGAZZE The “ Strega Ragazze e Ragazzi Prize” is awarded to children’s fiction books published in Italy, including translations. The new literary award was established in 2016, seventy years after the first edition of the prize awarded by Amici della domenica, and joins the Premio Strega Giovani, established in […]
