the CCC Heritage Festival with the Sunday Italian afternoon was a great success, enjoyed by all and very well attended. Thank you all for coming!
Sarah Armstrong won the Heritage Italian Quiz. Complimenti, Sarah!
A couple of testimonials and photos from the participants.
"On Sunday 27th October, six members of my family, together with fellow students, members of the Italian community and other interested people, attended a wonderful powerpoint presentation to launch ‘From Taranto to Trieste – Following the 2nd Division’s Italian Campaign, 1943-45’- written and presented by Jennifer Mallinson. For everyone, especially those of us who had family members in this Division, it was very enlightening, filling many gaps in our knowledge and expanding our understanding of this arduous campaign, great book!"
"Grazie Enrica e Roberta, both workshops were so so interesting, amazing Maori-Italian cultural connections and Dante, what a gem he was and still is!"
"Cannot wait to taste Sergio's pizza on the 17th... after seeing the Italian passion put in making the precious dough".
Cornetto & Cappuccino
Sunday 10th of November
Casamassima, 48 Salisbury street
10am - 11am
Italian traditional breakfast this Sunday at Casamassima, Salisbury Street, Christchurch City.
Come along and enjoy a true Italian cornetto & cappuccino with us from 10am-11am, at the special price of $5.00 for Dante members only.
Francesca Marisa will be there to welcome you and speak Italian (it is not compulsory!).
No need to book, just turn up!
La Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo
18-24 November 2019
Christchurch, New Zealand
The Società Dante Alighieri of Christchurch is proud to be part of this world-wide celebration of Italian cuisine and invites you to come along to our special event marking the week in Christchurch: Pizza in the Park!
Pizza in the Park
Sunday 17 November
Phillipstown Community Hub (39 Nursery Road)
11am - 2pm
LA PIZZA! Pizza napoletana, pizza fritta and cannoncini - with Sergio, Carlo, Brunella and Adriana, under the trees at Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Road.
Wood-fired oven on the premises. Come, see and taste our friends' creations!
No booking required. Family friendly event, come along and enjoy - weather permitting!
ICCNZ CIAO ITALIA 2019
Saturday 23 November 2019
The Arts Centre, Worcester Blvd, Christchurch
10am - 4pm
After the notable successes of Ciao Italia 2017 and 2018, The Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand is organising the third edition of Ciao Italia.
The event will be held at The Arts Centre, Worcester Blvd, Christchurch, from 10 am until 4 pm on Saturday 23 November 2019.
Ciao Italia is an Italian-themed day, showcasing Italian imports (with retail sales), New Zealand based Italian producers and professionals, and activities involving Italian language, music and culture.
The Christchurch Dante Societywill be there so come along and say ‘ciao’ – we’d love to see you.
Sunday 1st of December
Big hall at Puriri Street
4pm - 6pm
(for students of Italian language only)
La Scuola Dante is coming to the end of another year of Italian learning, hard work and fun!
Francesca, Rosa, Roberto, Lisa, Maria and Jan, wish to thank all the students for their friendship, commitment and appreciation of our beautiful country and language.
On Sunday 1st of December - all students invited - from 4pm to 6pm in the big hall at Puriri St. to celebrate together the Gran Finale - Festa di Natale!
Aperitivo, Prosecco, Panettone & entertainment assured! Ci rivediamo nel 2020.
Torneo di Scopa
Sunday 8th of December
Empower on Springfield Road
2.30pm - 4.30pm
After 4 weeks of learning, we are finally ready for our end of year Neapolitan cards Tournament: SCOPA!
Come along with a playing partner if you have one, otherwise let Maria know and she will endeavour to find you one.
Drinks and snacks provided and a prize for the winning couple!
