NIAF Names Friuli Venezia Giulia as 2024 Region of Honor

Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region renowned for its diverse cultural heritage and economic strength, is the focus of this year’s celebration by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). The region’s unique blend of history, cuisine, natural beauty, and robust economic sectors such as shipbuilding and steel are central to its identity as a symbol of Italian excellence.

NIAF’s Annual Mission to Italy: A Focus on Friuli Venezia Giulia

NIAF’s June Mission to Italy will focus intently on Friuli Venezia Giulia, with meetings slated with President Massimiliano Fedriga and other regional leaders. Additionally, 48 young Italian American students will soon venture to the region through the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program. These young adults will gain rare exposure to their ancestral home by engaging with local industry, academia, and culture.

NIAF nominates Friuli Venezia Giulia as 2024 Region of Honor

NIAF Gala Celebrations & Showcases

Later NIAF celebrations will continue this spotlight, as Friuli Venezia Giulia becomes a prominent feature of the organization’s New York Gala in April and its 49th Anniversary Gala in Washington D.C. in October. Attendees will absorb the storied history of the regional capital, Trieste, a cosmopolitan port and coffee trading center. Fincantieri Shipyards, Zanussi Appliances, and Illy Caffè represent some of the other industrial strengths. Excellence in education resounds through the halls of the University of Trieste and other esteemed institutions of learning.

Celebrating FVG with NIAF

Through its various initiatives and events, NIAF aims to highlight the many facets of this beautiful region. This celebration underscores the region’s significance as an embodiment of Italian heritage, culture, and economic success.

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My name is Feuza, but everyone calls me Fuse. I am originally from Brazil and have been traveling all my life, but then I became obsessed with Italy. I launched my TikTok and travel blog in 2021, sharing my Italian adventures and other Southwest Europe travel. I am a member of The International Food Wine Travelers Association (IFWTWA), leaning deeper into travel journalism. I am also a professional photographer and SEO strategist. My style of travel is slow travel. I like finding the oldest cafes and bars in town, and I imagine how it would be to live there. Travel fuels my soul, and I am beyond excited to be a contributor to Live in Italy.

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