Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata

15/10/2026

Italian Ambassador, HE Antonio Bartoli, participated to Building Global Partnership, a high level economic event organised in Kolkata by the Indian Chamber of Commerce at the presence of West Bengal Minister of Finance and Minister of Industry, Commerce and Enterprises.
Great opportunity to discuss with the private sector the new opportunities emerging in West Bengal and how to strengthen economic partnerships with Italy.
Ambassador Bartoli paid a courtesy call to the Governor of West Bengal, R.N. Ravi, and visited a number of beautiful Durga Puja Pandals.
Thanks to the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s leadership and staff for organising a rich programme combining the economic and cultural dimensions!

14/10/2026

A Bridge of Art and Creativity Between Kolkata, Kathmandu, and Italy 🇮🇹

Yesterday, we had the joy and privilege of distributing special certificates of recognition to some of the talented students of Kolkata who participated in "Children Draw Peace" initiative conducted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with the Municipality of Stazzema and the Colors of Peace Association, with the support of the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata in association with Missione Calcutta.

We were delighted to receive in our Consulate General the Hindu School student, whose artwork was selected to be showcased at the iconic Colosseum in Rome. Consul General Giuliano Fragnito handed over his well-deserved recognition, the certificate of “Ambassador of Peace”. Congratulations Sayandip !!

In the morning, the Deputy Consul General of Italy Daniele Panfilo attended a ceremony at the Scottish Church Collegiate School (Secondary/Higher Secondary Section) in North Kolkata and distributed the certificates of “Ambassador of Peace” to all the students of the School who participated in the same project. Their wonderful works will soon feature in the exhibition organized by the Italian Cultural Centre at the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi.

The same ceremony was organized in Kathmandu, with the presence of the Honorary Consul General of Italy in Nepal Pramtima Pandé and Antonio Giannelli President of “Colours of Peace”. Our great congratulations to all the students who participated in Nepal !

Seeing the excitement in the eyes of these young students as their creativity travels across borders to reach world-famous heritage sites, reminds us of the power of art as a universal language. A heartfelt thank to all the young participants, their families, and the Schools for making this extraordinary cultural journey possible!

13/10/2026

Italian Consul General Giuliano Fragnito was deeply honoured to participate to the inauguration of the 75th Year Platinum Jubilee Durga Celebration of Gokulpur Nimtala Matri Mandir in Kalyani, under the Them “Rome: the Eternal City meets Bengal Heritage”.
Consul General received a wonderful welcome by the local community and had the distinct pleasure to assist to beautiful performances and to inaugurate and visit the wonderful Pandal dedicated to the Italian capital Rome.
Durga Puja celebrations are an extraordinary moment in which art, craftsmanship, cultural traditions, spirituality and community come together, bringing Italy and West Bengal even closer!

12/10/2026

Very interesting conversation at the Indian Museum, in partnership with Basu Foundation, by Italian Maestro Jean Blanchaert, promoted by the Italian Consulate General in the framework of “Giornate del Contemporaneo”.
Maestro Blanchaert made a brilliant lesson on the bridges between craftsmanship and contemporary art, with a particular focus on Italian Murano glass tradition. The craftsman’s knowledge can become a tool for contemporary artistic expression, while contemporary artists can give traditional techniques new possibilities and new meanings. These are concepts that resonate both in Italy and in West Bengal, in particular with the kick-off of Durga Puja celebrations and its marvellous pandals.
Thanks to Dr Sayan Bhattarya, Indian Museum Director, and Abishek Basu, Basu Foundation, for making this event happen. More to follow!

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Shri Giuliano Fragnito De Giorgio, Consul General of Italy in Kolkata, called on Governor Shri R. N. Ravi at Lok Bhavan, Kolkata.
#জুলিয়ানোফ্রাগনিতো…

শ্রী জুলিয়ানো ফ্রাগনিতো দে জর্জিও, কলকাতায় নিযুক্ত ইতালির কনসাল জেনারেল, কলকাতার লোকভবনে রাজ্যপাল শ্রী আর. এন. রবির সঙ্গে সৌজন্য সাক্ষাৎ করেন।

Shri Giuliano Fragnito De Giorgio, Consul General of Italy in Kolkata, called on Governor Shri R. N. Ravi at Lok Bhavan, Kolkata.
#জুলিয়ানোফ্রাগনিতো #ভারতইতালি #রাজ্যপালরবি #লোকভবন

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10/10/2026

An evening where Bengal met Italy, in art and in glass. 🇮🇳🇮🇹

09/10/2026

Consul General Giuliano Fragnito paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Secretary of the Government of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, I.A.S.
Very cordial and productive discussion on the perspective of enhancing the relationship between Italy and West Bengal, in particular in the economic sector, encouraging business partnerships trade and investment.

06/10/2026

You are invited!
A conversation where art meets glass✨
The Indian Museum, Kolkata in collaboration with the Consulate General of 🇮🇹Italy in Kolkata and Basu Foundation for the Arts, invites you to
West Bengal and Italy: A Dialogue in Contemporary Art and Glass.
The Case of Berengo Studio in Murano, a conversation with Italian Maestro Jean Blanchaert.
📅 9 October 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Ashutosh Birth Centenary Hall, Indian Museum, Kolkata
🎟️ Entry free, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
🚪 Entry through the KYD Street gate.
✉️ RSVP: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CbWEyhxEN/

A conversation where art meets glass✨

The Indian Museum, Kolkata in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata and Basu Foundation for the Arts, invites you to

West Bengal and Italy: A Dialogue in Contemporary Art and Glass.

The Case of Berengo Studio in Murano, a conversation with Italian Maestro Jean Blanchaert.

📅 9 October 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Ashutosh Birth Centenary Hall, Indian Museum, Kolkata
🎟️ Entry free, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
🚪 Entry through the KYD Street gate.
✉️ RSVP: [email protected]

06/10/2026

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