by Valerio Viale

For the last fifteen years, the U.S. president has been making an annual, official proclamation, nominating the month of October, as "National Italian American Heritage Month". In coincidence with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day (October 12), the designation acknowledges the numerous achievements, contributions, and successes of Italian-Americans, as well as Italians transplanted to the States.

For the first time ever, during the current month, Santa Monica celebrates Italian culture with Ciao Italia Santa Monica, a citywide festival in honor of the Italian Heritage Month. Evergreen trademarks of Italy, such as food, wine, fashion, but also music and cinema are going to liven up several venues, not exclusively in Santa Monica.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano