**Italian Language Week Celebrated Around the World**
From October 16-22, people all over the world celebrated the twenty-third week of the Italian language. This annual event is held under the patronage of the President of Italy and aims to promote the country’s linguistic and cultural heritage abroad.
**Program Highlights**
The Italian Language Week included various events such as conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and public lectures. The theme this year was “Italian language and sustainable development.” Here are some highlights from the program:
* On October 17, a Georgian translation of Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy” was presented at the 202nd Public School for Blind Children.
* An exhibition on eco-friendly culture was held in Tbilisi, featuring a documentary film with Georgian subtitles.
* A meeting with winners of a joint scholarship program took place at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.
**Events in Georgia**
In Georgia, several events were held as part of the Italian Language Week. These included:
* An “Italian Festival” at Gori State University, which featured an exhibition on ecology and a concert.
* A performance by a marionette theater from Milan for students of Georgian schools where the Italian language is taught.
* A master class for Italian language teachers on teaching through music.
**Final Event**
The final event of the week was the international children’s song festival “Zecchino d’Oro.” The festival, which took place in Tbilisi, featured performances by students from public and private schools where the Italian language is taught. Members of a team from Bologna attended the event.