Events @ Sensational Sicily Trade Mission

 
Wednesday 1st August 2007
Sicilian Food product displays Sirianni’s Fine Foods @ Emporium

Thursday 2nd August 2007

3.00pm: Made in "Sensational Sicily” Typical Sicilian Products Workshop
Brisbane Marriott Hotel (limited number – registration essential)
Thursay 2 August 2007 - at 3.00 pm - Queen Adelaide room, Marriot Hotel, Brisbane. This occasion will allow the Australian community to familiarise themselves with innovative and niche-market products as well as allow Sicilian companies to enter new markets. Guest speakers direct from Sicily: Ms. Marina Lombardo and Mr. Francesco Guarasci Regione Siciliana
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3.00pm: Olive Oil appreciation seminar 
Sirianni’s Fine Foods  (limited number – registration essential)



6.00pm: Tourism Seminar 
Brisbane Marriott Hotel (trade only event)
Tantalise your senses with exquisite Sicilian food, colour and excitement…..  Come and discover more about the extreme beauty of one of Italy’s most diverse regions. Experience the  eclectic culture and learn about the “Off the beaten track” itineraries which Sicily has in store. THURSDAY 2 AUGUST 2007, QUEEN ADELAIDE ROOM, MARRIOT HOTEL, BRISBANE.  TIME: 18.15 to 19.30 RSVP: MONDAY 30 JULY 2007,  SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST IN, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Exclusive Guest Speakers direct from Sicily: The Hon. Dino Fiorenza, Member of the Sicilian Regional Assembly and various Sicilian tourist operators will guide you through the wonders of this magical area. Then stay back and tantalize your taste buds with some tasty Sicilian delicacies that have especially been flown in for this event
We look forward to seeing you at this exclusive event! 
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9.00am to 11.00am -  Business to Business Meetings 
Brisbane Marriott Hotel (Appointments essential)


3.00pm – 4.00pm Business to Business Meetings 
Brisbane Marriott Hotel  (Appointments essential)


Sicilian Art and crafts displays 
Foyer Brisbane Marriott Hotel


3.00pm - Sicilian Food product displays
Sirianni’s Fine Foods  @ Emporium
Olive Oil Institute of Sicily Presents Oil Appreciation Seminars at Sirianni’s, Do you know how to taste the difference between a premium extra virgin olive oil and a light olive oil?  

Representatives from the Olive Oil Institute of Sicily will conduct two free Olive Oil Appreciation Seminars at Sirianni’s Fine Foods Spar Supermarket at Emporium.  Professor Paolo Inglese and Dr Maurizio Agnese are part of the “Sensational Sicily” Delegation – a cultural and economic exchange between Sicily and Australia.  They will be discussing how to train your palate to tell the difference between different olive oils, using genuine products from the Sicilian region.

Maria Maruca, from the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Queensland) says this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from experts from Sicily, “The speakers are from the Olive Oil Institute of Sicily and are the professionals in this field.  It’s an incredible honour to have them in the country, and available to speak to those who want to appreciate good quality olive oil,” says Maria.

Seminars will be conducted on 2-3 August from starting at 3pm.  Places are limited to this unique event and bookings are essential.   

What - Oil Appreciation Classes by Olive Oil Institute of Sicily.
Where - Café, Sirianni’s Fine Foods Spar Supermarket, Emporium, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
When - 2nd & 3rd August, starting at 3.00pm
Bookings - Rosa Sirianni – 0404 466 923
Cost -  Free (Places are strictly limited)

Friday 3rd August 2007

10.00am The Olive Culture in Sicily: the excellence of varieties and their extra-virgin oil” - Olive Oil Seminar 
Brisbane Marriott Hotel (by invitation only)

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3.00pm: Olive Oil appreciation seminar 
Sirianni’s Fine Foods  @ Emporium (limited number – registration essential)



Sicilian Art and crafts displays 
Foyer, Brisbane Marriott Hotel

Sicilian Food product displays – Sirianni’s Fine Foods  @ Emporium



9.00am to 5.00pm Business to Business Meetings 
Brisbane Marriott Hotel (Appointments essential)

Saturday 4th August 2007

10.00am: A Cultural workshop 
Italo Australian Centre – 23 Foster Street Newmarket (limited number – registration essential).
This event is part of “Sensational Sicily” a project to launch the cultural and economic exchanges between Sicily and Queensland. The workshop has been organized to stimulate the exchange of ideas and experiences that will help the establishment of collaborative initiatives between Sicilian communities overseas and the Sicilian region.
A unique opportunity to meet with the Sicilian delegation including the President of the Sicilian Region, The Hon. Salvatore Cuffaro.

A Cultural Workshop - Saturday 4 August 2007 -    at 10:00am at the Italo Australian Centre, 23 Foster Street, Newmarket
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6.00pm: Gala Charity Ball  
'A Night in Sensational Sicily'  – Brisbane Convention Centre (Bookings essential) Download the Booking form

Sicilian Food product displays
Sirianni’s Fine Foods  @ Emporium

Sunday 5th August 2007

Sicilian Food product displays – Sirianni’s Fine Foods  @ Emporium