German-Italian regulars' table in Udine: A meeting point for curious people!

German-Italian regulars' table in Udine: A meeting point for curious people!

Ronchis, Italien - What is the German emigrants in Italy? Carola Nitsch, a native of Berlin who has been living in Udine for two decades, has set itself the task of promoting the German -speaking exchange in her region. In search of German -speaking meetings in her area, she found that there was no corresponding offer. That gave her the idea of ​​becoming active herself, and so she founded the "Stammtisch Friuli Venezia-Giulia".

The first round table took place at the end of February and was a complete success. The third meeting, which recently took place in the "IL Biergarten" in Ronchis near Latisana, also attracted participants from Germany, Switzerland and Styria. With Heinrich Radaelli from Rottenmann, a participant was on site who reported on his search for a holiday home. Susanne Neschmach from Deutschlandsberg commutes between Austria and Italy, while Denise Gramlich and Andreas Bäumert from Frankfurt opened their "Bed and Breakfast" in Palazzolo. In the "IL Biergarten", operated by Ingrid Munisso and her husband Danilo, the guests present were able to enjoy a successful mix of German and Italian cuisine.

Stammtisch as a bridge between cultures

The guests of the regulars' table benefit from Carola's commitment and the opportunity to exchange and network with each other. The rush is so large that not all interested parties can be accommodated, which underlines the popularity of the event. The next meeting is planned for the end of June or early July, and registration and networking will be made via the Facebook group "Stammtisch Friuli Venezia-Giulia".

Another important player in the region is the German Center Trieste, which was founded in 2021. The aim of this center is the promotion and spread of German culture in Friuli-Julian Veneto. The German Center works closely with the Goethe Institute and offers numerous activities that extend from cooperation with schools and universities to organizing cultural events. The team consists of experienced experts in the field of education and pursues innovative approaches to language mediation, which is understood as the key to access to Europe. Information on this can be found on the website of the German Center Trieste.

cultural relationships between Germany and Italy

The cultural gang between Germany and Italy are strong and friendly. As the [German Consulate in Italy] (https://italien.diplo.de/it-de/03-will approaches/deutschland-in-italien/2577002-2577002) emphasizes, there are most German institutions in Italy, including numerous schools that offer German as a lesson language. These facilities are particularly important for German citizens who live in Italy and want to send their children to school there. The interactive map on the consulate website shows where such institutions can be found and offers an overview of the comprehensive cultural program.

The combination of the regulars' table and education initiatives once again shows how important the exchange and networking are for the German -speaking community in Italy. Carola Nitsch has created a platform with her regulars' table that brings people together and promotes intercultural dialogue - a real enrichment for the region.