Cultural events announced in Naples and Rome

The SEMI26 event, organized by Cultura Italiae, is set to take place in Naples from October 23 to 25. Celebrating the organization's tenth anniversary, the event focuses on the theme “Culture is Democracy” and will be hosted at the FOQUS Foundation in the Quartieri Spagnoli. The program includes figures from politics, culture, business, and sport, such as Giovanni Malagò and Matteo Piantedosi. Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi will receive the Italian Cultural Presidium Award.

In Rome, the Rai Cultura show “Splendida Cornice,” hosted by Geppi Cucciari, returns to Rai 3. The season premiere features Nobel Peace Prize winner Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay via connection from The Hague, alongside musical guest Rick Astley. The broadcast also includes appearances by Carlo Lucarelli, Massimo Gramellini, and various experts and performers.