Welcome Association Italy to IILA: culture, diplomacy and international dialogue through the work of Rubén Darío
Rome, Feb. 5 – IILA Reading Room
Welcome Association Italy (WAI) participated in the meeting sponsored by theInternational Italo-Latin American Organization (IILA), dedicated to the figure of Rubén Darío and the central role of translations in the dissemination and reception of his work in Italy and Europe.
The event, hosted at the IILA Reading Room in Rome, was a moment of high cultural and institutional profile, capable of combining literary reflection, international cooperation and dialogue between academic and diplomatic worlds.
Rubén Darío and translation as a cultural bridge
The discussion focused on the value of translation not only as a linguistic tool, but as a cultural and diplomatic act capable of building lasting connections between countries, peoples and literary traditions.
Through an analysis of the reception of Rubén Darío’s work in Italy, the meeting highlighted how the circulation of ideas and literary works contributes to strengthening intercultural dialogue and promoting a deeper understanding of Latin American identities in the European context.
In this sense, literature confirms itself as a privileged space for cross-cultural encounters, capable of complementing and strengthening traditional diplomatic action.
The role of cultural diplomacy in the international context
IILA’s initiative is part of a broader framework of enhancing cultural diplomacy as a tool for international cooperation, capable of fostering relationships based on mutual knowledge, respect and sharing of intellectual heritage.
The discussion highlighted how, in a global context characterized by tensions and transformations, culture continues to be an essential channel for dialogue between states and civil societies, contributing to the building of more inclusive and sustainable international relations.
The participation of Welcome Association Italy
The presence of Welcome Association Italy at the meeting testifies to the Association’s ongoing commitment to promoting the active participation of students and young people in institutional and cultural settings of international significance.
Through participation in events such as the one promoted by IILA, WAI aims to strengthen the link between university education, cultural diplomacy and international cooperation, offering concrete opportunities for learning and direct confrontation with multilateral institutions and realities.
The experience gained in these contexts contributes to the development of critical and cross-cultural skills, which are essential for meeting the challenges of the contemporary world.
Carlo Palumbo’s statement
“Culture and literature represent fundamental tools of international dialogue. Participating in initiatives like the one promoted by IILA means offering students and young people the opportunity to understand how cultural diplomacy can concretely affect relations between countries, fostering cooperation, listening and mutual respect,”
said Carlo Palumbo, Deputy National Secretary of Welcome Association Italy.
Education, culture and international cooperation
Welcome Association Italy’s participation in the meeting dedicated to Rubén Darío confirms the Association’s desire to support initiatives that enhance culture as a key element of international cooperation and the education of new generations.
Through dialogue with institutions such as IILA, WAI continues to promote pathways to growth that integrate academic, cultural and international dimensions, contributing to the construction of a more aware and participatory global citizenship.
