PROMUOVERE DI RELAZIONI CULTURALI IN SERBIA: DALL' EREDITA ARCHEOLOGICA ROMANA AL PROCESSO MODERNO EUROPEO E AI CAMBIAMENTI GLOBALI
PROMOTING CULTURAL RELATIONS IN SERBIA: FROM ROMAN ARCHEOLOGICAL HERITAGE TO PRESENT DAY EUROPEAN PROCESS AND GLOBALIZED EXCHANGES

Summary/Abstract: The Italian Cultural Institute in Belgrade is an official institution of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Italy. Its mission is to promote cultural relations between Italy and Serbia through a wide range of activities. The activities within the bilateral cultural cooperation include the organization of events fostering the development of joined research and cultural initiatives. Human and social sciences are an important part of the cooperation area. Due to many different factors, Italian culture has been referential for Serbian scholars and intellectuals for a long time. One of the strongest points of reference, perceived as an element of affinity, is the ancient Roman civilization. The common past gives us the opportunity to reflect on the long term influence of Roman institutions. Such long common roots can still be considered today as important elements underlying the process of construction and transformation of identities. Fostered by cultural exchanges, the historical dimension stemming from a dynamic analysis could help the development of a more inclusive debate about common legacies, distinctive social and institutional elements, and specific characteristics that define who we are.

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