#MUMBAINOW : The Amerigo Vespucci, historic sailing ship and training ship of the Italian Navy, Ambassador of Made in Italy in the world, is engaged in a world tour that will take it, for the first time in its 93-year history, to Mumbai, India, where it will stop from November 28 to December 2.
During its stay in Mumbai, the Amerigo Vespucci will be accompanied by Villaggio Italia, the international Made in Italy exposition that gathers together the “national teams of Italian excellence”, so that the world tour of Nave Amerigo Vespucci is a unified expression of the values of the entire Italian nation and a showcase of Italian excellence and supply chains, a driving force for the economy and for the diffusion of Italian culture.
The “World Tour – Villaggio Italia” initiative, strongly supported by the Minister of Defence of the Italian Government, Guido Crosetto, and supported by 11 Ministries, together with the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, combines the traditional training and naval diplomacy activities of the training ship with the promotion of Made in Italy excellence in the main ports covered by the campaign.
In Mumbai, the 28th stop of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour and the fifth appointment with the Villaggio Italia , the following Italian authorities will be present: the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso; the Undersecretary of State for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago on behalf of the Minister of Defence; the Italian Ambassador to India HE Antonio Bartoli; the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy Admiral Enrico Credendino and Luca Andreoli CEO of Difesa Servizi, the in-house company of the Ministry of Defence that creates and supports all phases of the initiative.
The Vespucci World Tour will bring to the Villaggio Italia in Mumbai all the experiences that have attracted the greatest public interest in the previous stages, together with the visits aboard the Amerigo Vespucci and the moments of meeting and analysis offered by the scheduled conferences. The Proposed Activities by Villaggio Italia:
- Design:
- Exhibition “Italia Geniale” showcasing Italian design.
- Organized by Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Ministry of Defence, and ADI Design Museum.
- Art:
- Sculpture “La David” by Jacopo Cardillo (JAGO), a renowned Italian artist.
- JAGO’s marble sculptures blend the past with innovation; he previously sent a marble sculpture to the International Space Station.
- Cinema:
- Program created with the Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia.
- Photography:
- “Italy, Travelling Through Time” exhibition curated by Ansa.
- “We are the Sea” exhibition by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting Italy’s seas, coasts, and landscape conservation.
- Music:
- Daily performances by the Band of the Italian Air Force.
- Special Puccini Gala at The Royal Opera House in Mumbai (29 November).
- Strategic Networking Events:
- “Nave Amerigo Vespucci meets India” focusing on Italy-India cultural fusion (29 November).
- “Invest in Italy: Where Innovating is Tradition” FDI conference (30 November).
- Blue and Space Economy conference (30 November).
- “Vespucci meets Mumbai” meeting for Italian companies in Maharashtra (1 December).
- “Vespucci meets Festa Italiana” exhibition of Made in Italy products (28 November).
- “Exploring La Dolce Vita” tourism event focused on luxury market (1 December).
- IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Corridor) conference (30 November).
- “Crafting Elegance” luxury collaboration between Italy and India (1 December).
- Technology & Innovation:
- “Looking Beyond” immersive exhibition on satellite Earth observation and sustainable development, featuring images from Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed constellation.
- Highlights of Italy’s innovative infrastructures, including Venice’s MOSE project and the Messina Strait Bridge project.
Visits on board the Amerigo Vespucci
From Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December it will be possible to board the Amerigo Vespucci to experience first-hand the charm of the ship defined as “the most beautiful in the world”, guardian of the most ancient naval and seafaring traditions for over ninety years and emblem of the Italian Armed Forces.
Visits on board are available on the following days: Friday 29 November from 10.00 to 12.00; Saturday 30 November from 10.00 to 12.00; Sunday 1 December from 10.00 to 12.00 and in the afternoon from 14.30 to 19.30.
For the visit, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes Villaggio Italia
Villaggio Italia, with all its exhibitions, will be open to the public every day from 9.30 am to 10 pm (with the exception of November 28th when Villaggio Italia will open at 3 pm and December 2nd when Villaggio Italia will close at 1 pm after the departure of the Amerigo Vespucci). Entrance to Villaggio Italia is free.
IMPORTANT TO ACCESS THE VILLAGGIO ITALIA AND THE AMERIGO VESPUCCI:
To access the port area, it is essential to book on the website https://tourvespucci.it/en/mumbai-28-november-2-december-2024/ at least 4 days in advance of the date chosen for the visit
For visitors, the entrance to the port will be from Green Gate Indira Dock, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Indira Docks, Mumbai Port Trust, Mazagaon, Mumbai
Free shuttles will be available from Green Gate to Villaggio Italia/Amerigo Vespucci
To access the port it will be necessary to show an identity document
Non-Indian citizens will not be able to access the Port area with only a tourist visa
