(August 8, 2017) The week of the Basilicata Region in the Italian pavilion at "Astana Expo-2017" was inaugurated in the presence of the Italian Ambassador in Kazakhstan, Stefano Ravagnan. The program of Basilicata in the week until August 12 will see the sharing of Experiences in the renewable energy fields of bio-architecture, green technologies for environmental sustainability and will be accompanied by two exhibitions, the first "Basilicata Trip" with Fabrice Moireau watercolors representing glimpses of Basilicata places to convey the territory through art to international visitors, and the second with 3D photos dedicated to food and the promotion of agri-food products. The presentation press conference was attended by Gerardo Travaglio – Chief of Staff of Basilicata President, Carmen Santoro - Executive Director of the Department of Environment of the Basilicata Region, and Antonio Baldassare - director of Agip Karachaganak. Travaglio brought President Pittella's institutional greetings and thanked all the partners who contributed to the organization. Presenting the many activities of the rich regional program, he emphasized the importance of the presence and promotion of the Basilicata Region, together with the other 15 regions, one by one, in the Italian pavilion of Expo in an international context of this importance. "In the Astana Region, the Basilicata Region has a diverse presence in the various representations - said the Chief of Staff of the President - both for specific topics related to energy and sustainability, but also for the natural, cultural and tourist heritage , Through which we intend to convey a territory in the eyes of the world and the great work that in 2019 will see the beautiful Matera and the whole Basilicata, protagonist of European Culture. " (Red)

ABOUT / FILM TOURISM

On Saturday, August 12, is scheduled "Film Tourism", presenting the Cineturism project under way with Enit and 5 Southern Italy Regions, as an example of creative industry and energy. Cineturistic itineraries will be illustrated, a form of cultural tourism linked to cinematic, television or commercial spots of national and international productions that are being made in Basilicata, to be valued and incorporated into national and international tourist offers such as a key to read the territory of Basilicata. The day will be integrated with screenings of video production that chose Basilicata as a set. (by Lucana Film Commission).