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Week of the Italian Language in the World 2026 (Addis Ababa)

Week of free Italian-language and culture events at the Italian Cultural Institute, themed 'Brilliant Language: Conceiving, Designing and Creating with Italian'.

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Week of the Italian Language in the World 2026 (Addis Ababa)
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About the event

The 26th edition of the annual week is organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa with the Embassy of Italy, Addis Ababa University, Modartech Institute, Premio Strega and the Italian School of Addis Ababa.

This year's theme looks at how Italian supports creativity in technology, science, design, fashion, gastronomy, literature and the arts. The opening concert is on 19 October; the institute's page does not list times for the rest of the week, so call ahead.

Good to know

  • Free
  • Session times not published; call +251 111 553427 or +251 111 573080

Organiser

Italian Cultural Institute Addis Ababa ↗
+251 111 553427
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