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SOUTHERN EAST ASIA: EVENT ON MARCH 9TH

10/03/2022

Bangkok, 9 March 2022 – In the frame of “The Month of Francophonie” and commemorating “International Women’s Day”, H.E. Ulpiana Lama, Chargée d’Affaires of the Embassy of Kosovo, hosted a ladies only evening with a rich program, attended by the Ambassador of Belgium, the Ambassador of Canada, the Deputy Ambassador of Kosovo, the Deputy Chief of Mission and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP of the Embassy of Malaysia, Diplomats from Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives; Representatives of major cultural hubs such as “Alliance Française”, “River City Bangkok – Asia’s Premier Art, Antiques and Lifestyle Center”, “Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation Under Royal Patronage”, journalists, prominent expats.
The audience was first delighted by an elegant welcome tea and conversation, followed by a piano recital with the works of French, Kosovar and Thai composers interpreted by a ten year old Thai prodigy.
The ladies then watched a movie based on a true story by a Kosovar woman director, a very realistic story of widows from a small village near Prishtina with meager income who, after waiting in vain for years for their massacred husbands to reappear, unite their simple skills to start their own business, against the village men prejudice and without losing their virtue. A message of braveness, resiliency, support and smart initiative.
H.E. Ulpiana Lama finally treated Her Guests with delicacies including Ajvar, a homemade pepper paste, key element of the movie itself.

CALABRIA: DONATIONS IN MARCH

4/03/2022

The delegation of Calabria carried out important donation of milk that will be delivered to a refugees centre, in order to offer refreshments to all those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The delegation, through Dr. Aurelio Badolati, Vice Delegate, donated that amount of milk to the “Hope & Help Association – Speranṭă şi Autor”, which operates in the Republic of Moldova. More donations will follow in the coming days thanks to the incessant work of the Constantinian Dames and Knights.

On March 16th, the Delegation of Calabria donated a large number of individual protection devices to the National Police Association, Palmi section, which has launched a project aimed at collecting basic necessities for the Ukrainian population. The initiative was also supported by the Delegation of Calabria. The proceeds were entrusted to the Ukrainian Consulate in Naples, which, by its own means, was in charge of the subsequent transport to Ukraine. All the products were delivered last Monday.

FUNDRAISING IN SUPPORT OF THE UKRAINIAN POPULATION

2/03/2022

In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, has decided to launch a fundraising appeal in support of the affected population, according to the recommendations of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs based on the priorities identified by the Ukrainian authorities.

All those who would like to make a voluntary donation, may do so by bank transfer using the following bank account information:

Bank: Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
IBAN Number: IT 59I0306903315100000005945
SWIFT/BIC Code: BCITITMM
Name: Tesoreria del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio
Purpose: Donation for the Ukrainian People

Goods acquired to help with basic needs thanks to the donations received, will be distributed thanks to logistical support provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, enabling the aid to arrive in the areas of greatest need.

We are sure that thanks to the generosity and solidarity of all of you, our Order will be able to provide considerable assistance at this time of need.

SICILY: DONATIONS IN FEBRUARY

2/03/2022

On February 5th, the Vice Delegate of Sicily, accompanied by Mr. Giulio Pillitteri, donated to the Archpriest of Carini, Father Giacomo Sgroi, several products that are part of the project “Briciole di Salute” at the Main Church in Carini.

As part of the synergistic collaboration between the Sicilian Delegation and the “Crocerossine d’Italia Onlus” Association, thanks to the availability of Dr. Muratore’s “Ponte Oreto” pharmacy, some doctors of the Order voluntarily collaborated for the local vaccination campaign.
The members of the Association “Crocerossine d’Italia Onlus” have been in charge of guaranteeing the correct access procedures to the Pharmacy facilities. In addition to Dr Di Janni, Dr. Amalia Guccione, Dr. Andrea Muratore, Prof. Anna Di Marzo and Dr. Pietro Muratore also collaborated.

On February 9th, the usual donation of the products of the “Briciole di Salute” project took place in Monreale.

A day dedicated to health solidarity took place on Saturday, February 12th at the Mother Church of Carini.
Internal medicine and diabetology visits were made, guaranteed by Prof. Ercole Pusateri. The medical prevention sessions planned in Carini were strongly requested by Archpriest Father Giacomo Sgroi, assisted by Mr. Julio Pillitteri. The head of the Palermo section, Professor Anna Di Marco, and the Vice Delegate for Sicily, Nob Dr Antonio di Janni attended.

From Monday, February 7 to Friday, February 11, Italian Red Cross volunteers held the 170th International Humanitarian Law course for international operators at Villa Cerami.
The event was possible thanks to the memorandum of understanding that had been signed on December 05, 2018 between the director of the Italian Red Cross, Mr. Francesco Rocca and the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Head of the Royal House.

On Saturday, February 19th, the Vice Delegate for Sicily, Nob. Dr. Antonio di Janni, went to the Benedictine Abbey of S. Martino delle Scale for the usual donation of products for children from zero to three years old. Dom Bernardo and Don Giuseppe received him at the time of delivery.

On February 23rd, the second donation of products, carried out by the Sicilian Delegation, took place at the Maria SS degli Agonizzanti church in Monreale.

On February 28th, H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by Mr. Marcello Cantone, Representative for the city of Noto, delivered numerous products at the Saint Corrado canteen, located in Noto.

On February 27th, a solemn ceremony took place at the Saint Benedetto church in Catania. After the Holy Mass, Father Corrado Pantò blessed the painting made by the artist Carmen Arena, and donated by H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, to the Benedictine nuns. Mr. Antonino Amato, Representative for the city of Catania, Mr. Cosimo Costa, Massimo Putrino, Giuseppe Longo, Sergio D’Urso, Tony Zarrillo, Giuseppe Di Gregorio as well as many civil and military authorities were present.

BANGKOK: DINNER IN HONOUR OF H.E. DON ANTONIO BENEDETTO SPADA, KNIGHT OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS ROYAL ORDER OF SAINT JANUARIUS

1/03/2022

Bangkok, February 2022 – H.E. Ambassador Lorenzo Galanti, Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Thailand, also accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Republic, offered a dinner in honour of H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius, for his ninetieth birthday. The illustrious venue was warmed by genuine friendship and hospitality and animated by many guests united by a spirit of conviviality: newly accredited Ambassadors attended, as well as veterans and representatives of the Thai Diplomacy. The Italian Ambassador thanked H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius, for his philanthropic and cultural activities using the following expression “Dean of the Italian Community in Bangkok”. A special thanks also to Dr. Francesca Andreini Galanti for the friendly reception.