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Lazio Week & Annual Lazio Gala
 
WoodbridgeSnapd.com
Dec. 1, 2016

Lazio Week took place last month during the days on Nov. 16th, Nov. 17th and Nov. 18th. On Nov. 16th the celebration was a social evening with tastes of various specialties prepared by Laziali associations with entertainment by the music of the Supino Choir directed by Maestro Danny Boni. On Nov. 17th, the evening was dedicated to information and Italian culture. After greetings from the 'On. Cesa (European Parliament), and the' On. Nissoli of the Italian Parliament, presentations were given with a question and answer period by Cav Tony Porretta Consultant, Felix Rocca, lawyer, Dr. Carlo Consiglio, Dr. Minotti Mazzuca and Dr. Claudia Machiella, also poets and writers of Lazio origin living in Canada - Gianna Patriarca, Fiore Paniccia, Bruna Bertoni and Pietro Vitelli. Nov. 18th topped the week’s celebration with a Gala evening with all proceeds going to the Amatrice Earthquake Fund. The annual Lazio Gala this year honoured “City of the Year”: Pontinia, as well as four “Laziali of the Year” who have distinguished themselves in the community: Barbara Collins, Remo Ferri, Andrea Iervolino and Art Saccoccia. The evening was emceed by Sam Ciccolini, Vittorio Coco and Tony Poretta. The Mayor of Vaughan Maurizio Bevilacqua was also in attendance and presented a substantial cheque for the Amatrice earthquake rebuild. Also, from IC Savings, Fausto Gaudio presented a cheque of $50 0000 towards the Amatrice Earthquake Fund. Over 700 guests participated and enjoyed this very successful evening to conclude Lazio Week.

Lazio Week & Annual Lazio Gala