The institutional mission in China of the mayor of Messina continues, Federico Basilewhich in these days is representing the city to 21st edition of the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), the most important exhibition exhibition dedicated to international cultural industry. The Messina delegation is composed, in addition to the mayor Basile, by the Councilor for Culture Enzo Carusofrom the Councilor to the shows Massimo Finocchiaro and by a representation of the “Arcangelo Corelli” state conservatory of Messina, protagonist of the Cultural Program of the Mission. Today, Thursday 22 May 2025, during his official intervention at the fair, the mayor Basile told the millennial history of Messina, focusing on the value of culture as an identity and development lever and on the transformations in place in the city thanks to the great public interventions and technological innovations introduced in urban governance.
“Messina is a city in profound change, a city that accelerates on several fronts: from urban regeneration to public construction sites, from tourism to technology,” said the mayor. “A bit like Shenzhen, we too have an articulated territorial structure: six municipalities that include marine and mountain areas, with 47 villages rich in history, tradition and identity. Speaking of culture, territory and productive activities means building exchange bridges, in which cultural heritage and food and wine excellence become instruments of cooperation and mutual growth. Thanks also to our music conservatory, today we are here to represent here to represent here Art, music, culture. Dialogue: it is precisely from moments like these that the real synergy between communities is born, in the sign of international cooperation and shared development “.
During the meeting, an official presentation video of the city of Messina was screened, which aroused great interest between the institutional representatives and the cultural operators present. Today follows an important first institutional moment held yesterday, Wednesday 21 May, in the Pingshan district, one of the nine districts of the Municipality of Shenzhen, known for its cultural dynamism and for excellence in the biomedical sectors and the production of electronic machines, with the presence of large companies such as Byd. The Messina delegation was able to get to know some of the main realities of the territory up close, including the cultural center, the theater and the Modern Art Gallery of Pinghan. Subsequently, he went to the Vinci Cultura headquarters, which took care of the organization of appointments and officially welcomes the delegation as a guest of honor.
During the visit, collaboration relationships have been started with: Hu gengxiangpresident of the Pingshan district, Xu xingjiaCouncilor of the Department of Productive, Commercial and Industrial Activities, Li jinghuaSecretary of the Party for the Culture, Sport, Television and Tourism Department, Wang Tianqi, Honorary President and Founder of theVinci Culture Association. Vinci Cultura is a cultural association based in Italy, engaged in promoting the cultural and artistic exchange between Italy and China. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s genius, he creates educational, cultural and creative projects that strengthen the dialogue between the East and the West.
Among the protagonists of the mission also the “Arcangelo Corelli” Conservatory, represented by the President Egidio Bernava Morante and by the academic director Carmelo Crisafulli. The Conservatory delegation brought the talent of the Messina students to Shenzhen, strengthening the bond with the main Chinese music conservatives and musical departments. With about 900 students and a marked international vocation, the “Corelli” is currently engaged in the development of a new training and research center with a strong projection towards the Far East.