Siam Paragon celebrates Italian National Day with "Siam Paragon Italian Festa 2008"
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the opening ceremony of "Siam Paragon Italian Festa 2008" recently at Hall of Fame, M Floor, Siam Paragon. The event is co-hosted by Siam Paragon and the Embassy of Italy as part of the celebration of more than 140 years of cordial relationships between Thailand and Italy. The event runs until 30 June 2008.
"Siam Paragon Italian Festa 2008" presents a programme of specially produced presentations of Italian art, culture and lifestyle. "Beauty & Soul of Venice & Bangkok," is the first photo exhibition to illustrate the exquisite beauty of these two cities. On display will be twenty fascinating images of Venice by Daniele Dainelli, a talented photographer blessed with keen analytical eyes. The dazzling beauty of Venice is presented through unique photographic views and techniques. The eye-catching images convey both the city's celebrated vibrancy and the quiet calm of its canals. The work of the renowned Thai photographer Surat Osathanugrah who passes away only recently uses the same subjects in the "Venice of the East" in a collection that contains six black and white studies seen for the first time.
Italian Renaissance dance is beautifully represented in "The Rebirth of Renaissance Performance," a fascinating journey trough the Italian Renaissance and Baroque period that mixes tradition, dance, music and poetry. Three male and three female performers recreate an authentic atmosphere to an accompaniment of Renaissance music. Performances are staged from 20-21 June 2008.
At Hall of Fame, M Floor, legendary Italian automotive marques Lamborghini and Maserati are showcased in the "World Super Cars Showcase," while top Italian names as Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Venetta, Emilio Pucci and Gucci will showcase their own brand of Italian fashion flair and style.
On the 1st Floor at Fashion Hall, Italian flags are redesigned and redefined by world-renowned Italian fashion designers in a "Stylish Italian Flags" exhibition, the first time in South-East Asia by Italian-labeled brands including Emilio Pucci, Salvatorre Ferragama, Maxmara, Roverto Cavalli, Missoni, La Perla and Etro. Other renowned designers joining this exhibition are Anna Molinari, Alviero Martini, Alessandro De Benedetti, Enrico Coveri, Erreuno, Gai Mattiolo, Gattoni, Iceberg, Laura Biagotti, Mariella Burani, Rocci Barocco, Debora Sinibaldi and Trussardi. Each designer presents their view of their motherland in an individual way to create a national symbol that is also a stylish work of art.
At the Gourmet Market on Ground Floor, Italian food lovers can select from more than 500 items freshly imported from Volpetti, the celebrated food emporium in Rome. Claudio Volpetti, the store's owner, will make his first visit to Bangkok to offer advice and culinary tips to gourmets and Italian food lovers at the "Siam Paragon Italian Festa 2008."
Tempting Italian dishes are available at Amici, Bel Guardo, The Tawana Bangkok and Shikin Pasta. Coffee lovers will enjoy great coffee by Lavazza at Market Hall, Ground Floor.
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The Living, 4th Floor, together with the Italian Trade Commission offers imported home decorative items and glassware such as ceramic dolls from Florence, fine glassware and kitchen ware from IVV- a glass specialist since 1952, set of melamine dishes with Italian country prints from Delta Group, A-grade wine glass crafted with roses and much more. Customers can enjoy 20% discount for regular price items and up to 50% discount on selected items. On hand too is Executive Chef Massimo Gullota to offer suggestions for delicious Italian dishes.
Siam Paragon Italian Festa 2008 runs until 30 June 2008 from. For more information, please call 02-610-8000
