The Culture of Myth Meets the East

Event detail

Two artists, Domenico Boscia representing Italy and Sicily, and Chng Xin Xuan representing Singapore, will bring to life a joint artistic performance using lime, an ancient Italian decorative material. The event aims to showcase how art can unite people and give shape to the desire for international collaboration.

The performance will be accompanied by a conversation with prominent figures from the cultural scenes of Sicily and Singapore. The event will feature the participation and insights of exceptional speakers, key figures in the cultural and artistic landscapes of both regions.

Participants:

– Luigi Biondo – Director of the Archaeological Park of Segesta

– Domenico Boscia – Sicilian ceramist and artist

– Vincenzo Garbo – Director of the Mandralisca Museum in Cefalù

– Ilaria Petrolati – Italian Embassy in Singapore

– Luigi Sparacello – Italian entrepreneur and decorator

– Xin Xiaochang – Hazel Chan, Director of Strategic Development, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

– Chng Xin Xuan – Artist and performer

– The discussion will be moderated by Giovanni Callea, journalist.

Activity realised by the MED Association in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Heritage – Sicilian Region.

Reservation Procedure

1. Choose the day and time (if more than one is available).

2. Enter your personal details
and add up to a maximum of 3 people

At the end, you will receive an email with a unique QR Code, valid for all people included in the reservation, which you will need to access the event.
At the entrance, you will need to show the ID document provided during the registration process.

IMPORTANT:

IF YOU ARE BOOKING FOR AN EVENT IN THE SCHEDULE, THE VISIT ABOARD THE VESPUCCI SHIP IS NOT INCLUDED.

IF YOU ARE BOOKING FOR THE VISIT ABOARD REMEMBER THAT:

• It is not possible, under any circumstances, to change the time and/or name after registration;
• Access is allowed from 15 minutes before until 15 minutes after the chosen time.
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Open-toe shoes or high heels are not permitted.
• Strollers or prams and animals are not allowed.
• In case of bad weather, check the cancellation of the event on the website tourvespucci.it, which will be communicated starting 2 hours before the event begins.