Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
The Italian Anthropological Masks
Italian Republic
As part of Expo 2025 Osaka, the conference “The Italian Anthropological Masks” aims to highlight Italy’s ancient traditions through historical masks from various regions. The event will feature presentations on the anthropological and cultural significance of
these masks, followed by an evocative parade. Among the featured masks will be the Mammutthones and Issocadores from the Pro Loco of Mamoiada, the Boes and Merdules from Ottana, and the ancient Dolomite masks of "La Zinghenesta" from Canale d’Agordo (Belluno).
This event offers a unique opportunity to introduce the international audience to Italy’s folk traditions and their crucial role in shaping the country’s cultural identity.
Discussion
- Traditional performing art
- Local community revitalisation
- Historical heritage
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
|---|---|
| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
- Time and
Date of
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2025.05.03[Sat]
15:00 ～ 17:00
(Venue Open 15:00)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Italy Pavilion, also hosting the Holy See
Cast
Speakers
Mario Vattani
General Commissioner Expo Osaka 2025, Ambassador
Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine (France) on 7 July 1966, he graduated in Political Science from the University of Rome in 1989 and entered the diplomatic service in 1991, holding posts in Washington DC, Cairo, Tokyo and Osaka, among others. In 2001, he returned to Rome as diplomatic advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Policies, and in 2008 he served as diplomatic advisor to the Mayor of Rome.
In 2014, he became coordinator for relations between the European Union and Asia-Pacific countries, both on a bilateral and multilateral level, taking care, among other things, of relations with regional organisations such as ASEAN.
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Antonino La Spina
National President of UNPLI
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Fernando Tomasello
Board Member of the Pro Loco Italia Foundation
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Raffaele Sestu
President of UNPLI Sardinia
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Franco Saba
Mayor of Ottana Anci Delegate
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Pier Luigi Petrillo
Chairholder, UNESCO Chair Unitelma Sapienza University
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Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
The Italian Anthropological Masks
As part of Expo 2025 Osaka, the conference “The Italian Anthropological Masks” aims to highlight Italy’s ancient traditions through historical masks from various regions. The event will feature presentations on the anthropological and cultural significance of
these masks, followed by an evocative parade. Among the featured masks will be the Mammutthones and Issocadores from the Pro Loco of Mamoiada, the Boes and Merdules from Ottana, and the ancient Dolomite masks of "La Zinghenesta" from Canale d’Agordo (Belluno).
This event offers a unique opportunity to introduce the international audience to Italy’s folk traditions and their crucial role in shaping the country’s cultural identity.
-
2025.05.03[Sat]
15:00～17:00
(Venue Open 15:00)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
