THE XII ITALIAN LANGUAGE WEEK IN THE WORLD

The Ambassador of Italy, H. E. Giacomo Sanfelice di Monteforte

The Director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Angela Trezza

cordially invite you to the inauguration of the

THE XII ITALIAN LANGUAGE WEEK IN THE WORLD

Monday, 15th October, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

WITH A TALK BY PROF. FURIO HONSELL

Mayor of the city of Udine, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Udine

Luigi Pio Tessitori - An Italian Life Devoted To India

An outstanding Italian indologist and linguist, Luigi Pio Tessitori was among the first

European scholars to understand the literary significance of medieval Indian languages

and to investigate the evolution of neo-Indian languages. A full-fledged humanist and

a dedicated researcher of all aspects of Indian art and archaeology, he was among the

first to suggest a prehistoric nature of the Indus Valley Civilization. His photographic

plates of Indian life are a loving and significant contribution to the modern Italian

perception of the Indian cultural heritage. He inspired the foundation of the Società

Indologica in Udine, which greatly contributed in recent years together with the

University of Udine to the mutual understanding of Italy and India.

 

Presentations by

PROF. NAYANJOT LAHIRI

Professor, Department of History, University of Delhi,

Honorary Member Società Indologica “Luigi Pio Tessitori” - Udine

PROF. FAUSTO FRESCHI

University of Udine and

President, Società Indologica “Luigi Pio Tessitori” - Udine

Participation of

PROF. CARLO TASSO

University of Udine, Deputy for International relations with India

To mark the occasion the Multimedia Hall of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura will

be formally dedicated to Luigi Pio Tessitori

THE CEREMONY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION

FIRE NEVER DIES: TINA MODOTTI & PANDURANG KHANKHOJE

AND A RECEPTION WITH SPECIALITIES FROM THE REGION OF FRIULI

Venue:

Istituto Italiano di Cultura

(Italian Cultural Centre)

50 - E, Chandragupta Marg,

(Entry from Nyaya Marg)

Chanakyapuri,

New Delhi – 110021

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