The G7 Culture is upon us and Naples and Pompei are preparing to welcome ministers from all over the world. Despite the controversies of the past few weeks, the event will take place regularly, indeed, with some new features that will make the program even richer.
A dense and protected program
After the visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, where the ministers will be welcomed by the new minister Alessandro Giuli, the highlight of the first day will be the night visit to the excavations of Pompeii, accompanied by an extraordinary concert at the Teatro Grande. Andrea Bocelli, together with other great names of opera, will enchant the audience with his arias, under the direction of Maestro Beatrice Venezi.
To ensure the safety of all participants, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii will be closed to the public and the press will not be able to access the event. In Naples too, the Prefecture has ordered extraordinary measures to limit access to certain areas.
Protests and controversies
While preparations for the event continue at full speed, there is no shortage of critical voices. Some students have organized a flash mob to protest against the government's cultural policies, which they consider too oriented towards privatization and inaccessibility.
Furthermore, the controversy sparked by Maria Rosaria Boccia, former advisor to Minister Sangiuliano, who accuses the new government of incompetence, continues.
A unique opportunity to promote Italian culture
Despite the controversy, the G7 Culture represents an important opportunity to promote Italian cultural heritage in the world. Naples and Pompeii, with their thousand-year history and their beauty, are the ideal setting for such a high-profile event.
Article published on 18 September 2024 - 21:40
