Festitalia

#ICYMI this morning Mark Farrugia owner & chef of La Piazza Allegra Hamilton and Sasso Pizza Market and Bar, was on CHCH TV Morning Live. Check out his segment below and discover more about virtual festitalia. https://www.chch.com/festitalia-2/

Festitalia Launches 45th Anniversary Virtual Program It is a year to celebrate the past while embracing the future as the Festitalia 2020 Board of Directors presents a Virtual Festival Program. Festitalia presents a virtual Festitalia program focussed on its mission to develop and promote Italian culture and heritage with the community- at-large in Hamilton.... http://www.festitalia.ca

Festitalia 45th Virtual Festival is made possible due to the collaboration of partners and funding organizations. Thank you to the City of Hamilton for your support of our efforts so that we can continue to plan an innovative Festitalia Festival program to showcase Italian Canadian heritage in the City of Hamilton. Experience Festitalia at https://www.festitalia.ca/

Enjoy Festitalia all year round! Our virtual program lives on at www.festitalia.ca! Don't forget to sign up for email updates so we can stay in touch!

Festitalia was born in 1976 following the great success of the Italian Affair, and its first chair was, of course, Mr. Frank Raso. Frank surrounded himself with leaders in the community, Italians and non- Italians who shared the same love from the culture! Learn more about the history of Festitalia at https://www.festitalia.ca/celebrating-45-years/

For 2020, the annual regional dinners could not take place; however, you can re- experience the culinary and culture events via the photo gallery of each Club found on this page. Make it a family affair and sit together with Nonna & Nonno to enjoy the good times again. Explore the regional club profiles at https://www.festitalia.ca/regional-club-profiles/

Sit down with Sunni Genesco from 1029klite and Mark Farrugia from La Piazza Allegra Hamilton & Sasso Pizza Market and Bar as they discuss all the fun virtual culinary activities you can discover at www.festitalia.ca.

Check out this great Chickpea Pasta recipe from the Donnici Club! Looking for more great recipes?! Visit https://www.festitalia.ca/culinary/ for all your culinary favourites.

Today we would like to recognize the Italian Heritage Award Recipients for 2020! Festitalia celebrates you! Learn more about their contributions at https://www.festitalia.ca/2020-award-recipients/

Make sure to tune into CHCH TV Morning Live on Monday October 12th to learn more on what Virtual Festitalia has to offer from restaurant owner Mark Farrugia Owner & Chef, La Piazza Allegra Hamilton & Sasso Pizza Market and Bar.

We had a great day sitting down with Sunni Genesco from 1029klite last week to learn more about her roots within the Italian community. Thank you Sunni for connecting with us and being a part of this year's Virtual Festitalia. Come celebrate the past and embrace the future with Festitalia Hamilton! Our 45th anniversary festival has moved online, with exclusive content celebrating Hamilton’s Italian culture and heritage. Go to www.festitalia.ca

Festitalia Virtual Festival 45th Celebration Program is made possible due to the collaboration of partners and funding organizations. Thank you Fortinos for your support of our efforts so that we can continue to plan an innovative Festitalia Festival program to showcase Italian Canadian heritage in the City of Hamilton. Experience Festitalia at https://www.festitalia.ca/

Did you catch our Director Maria on CHCH TV this morning? Just incase you missed it we have shared the link below for the full segment! Remember to check out this years virtual Festitalia at https://www.festitalia.ca/

Make sure to tune into CHCH TV Morning Live tomorrow at 7:30am to learn more of what Virtual Festitalia has to offer from Maria Fortunato, Festitalia Director!

Festitalia is proud to announce and present the Italian Heritage Award Recipients for 2020! All the recipients take great pride in their Italian Heritage and have contributed in many ways in the community they call home. We thank and salute you. Congratulations! Festitalia celebrates with you! https://www.festitalia.ca/2020-award-recipients/

During its history Italy has originated notable inventions, arts and sport that have become synonymous with the Italian identity and their culture. Discovery our Italian Culture page at https://www.festitalia.ca/culture/

What are your plans for this weekend? Thinking about going out with family for a bite to eat? Why not check out our Festitalia restaurant partners! Check out La Piazza Allegra Hamilton, Cavallo Nero, Industria Pizzeria + Bar, Maccheroni Cucina Alfresco, Sasso Pizza Market and Bar or Baci Ristorante this weekend! Remember to explore www.festitalia.ca for all things Italian.

We hope you have been enjoying this year's virtual Fesitialia! We would like to thank this year's media partners 1029klite, CHCH TV and the Hamilton Spectator for working with us to bring Fesitalia to the comfort of your home. Check out www.festitalia.ca today!

Doing chores and housework this weekend? Let the Festitalia music playlists be your companion! http://www.festitalia.ca/music/