The Italian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo organized a theatrical performance titled Pinocchio at the Centre Wallonie Bruxelles in Kinshasa. This event was part of the closing ceremony of the Italian Language Week, which is celebrated worldwide. The performance, titled "Pinocchio - The Path of Possibilities," was an original theatrical creation directed by Alexandre Mwambayi Kalengayi in collaboration with the TamTam company.
The Pinocchio performance was inspired by the famous story of the same name by Italian artist Carlo Collodi. The show revisits the timeless tale of the famous puppet through various themes such as courage, truth, and the freedom of individual choices. The story invites the audience to follow their own path. The projection of the film about the famous puppet was a highlight of the evening.
The performance was narrated by Flavio Albanese, who told the story of Pinocchio in the first person, accompanied by the music composed by Fiorenzo Carpi for the film by Luigi Comencini. The show featured a mix of prose, rhymes, stories, songs, and arias that retraced the main adventures of a simple "piece of wood" that becomes a little boy.
The characters in the performance appeared and disappeared on stage, sometimes played by the comedian himself, and other times evoked through magic and variety theater tricks. All the main characters from the story were present, including Geppetto, the Fairy, the Cat and the Fox, the Talking Cricket, Mangefeu, the Little Butter Man, the Tamer, and the Parrot.
Pinocchio is one of the most famous stories in the world and teaches children in a playful and allegorical way that the essence of life lies in the sincerity of the most authentic feelings. As part of the Italian Language Week, a contest on Italian culture was organized at the Italian Residence, attended by several guests, including Italian language students, diplomats, and Italian culture enthusiasts.
The contest provided an opportunity to discover individuals with a perfect general knowledge of Italy. Fyfy Solange TANGAMU reported on the event. The Italian Language Week is an annual celebration that aims to promote the Italian language and culture around the world.
The event was well-received by the audience, who appreciated the creative and educational value of the performance. The Italian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to promote cultural exchange and education through events like this.
Key points
- The Italian Embassy in DRC celebrated the Italian Language Week with a Pinocchio performance at the Centre Wallonie Bruxelles in Kinshasa.
- The performance was part of a series of events aimed at promoting the Italian language and culture in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The event included a contest on Italian culture, which provided an opportunity to discover individuals with a perfect general knowledge of Italy.
