This upcoming weekend, residents of Ulaanbaatar will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diversity of Italian culture, thanks to a program organized by the Embassy of Italy. It covers various aspects including art, design, fashion, opera, music, cuisine, and lifestyle. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
From February 9 to 15, 2026, the first Italy Week 2026 will take place in Ulaanbaatar, organized by the Embassy of Italy in Mongolia. This event will be an important urban initiative dedicated to the contemporary achievements of Italian culture in areas such as art, design, fashion, music, gastronomy, and lifestyle.
The main goal of Italy Week 2026 is to promote the development of cultural dialogue and Italian creativity through various exhibitions, public events, and initiatives that will cover the entire city.
This cultural initiative will unite significant cultural institutions and official distributors, as well as retailers of Italian products operating in Ulaanbaatar, providing residents with the opportunity to experience Italian culture both in museums and in the urban environment.
Throughout the week, events dedicated to Italian culture and products will take place in stores and with distributors participating in Italy Week 2026.
These events will include special promotions, tastings, and other activities aimed at customers, with official materials for the event being presented.
The cultural program of Italy Week 2026 promises to be rich and diverse, including exhibitions from leading institutions in Ulaanbaatar.
At the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts, there will be an exhibition titled "When the Center Moves," featuring works by contemporary artists such as Luca Buvoli, Pietro Ruffo, and Bekhbaatar Enkhter. This will be the first exhibition of a Mongolian artist who studied and resides in Italy (curator: Chiara Zampetti Egidi; assistant curator: Darkhijav Jadambaa).
At the National Museum of Chinggis Khan, there will be an exhibition "Italy is Fashion: Italian Notes," which explores Italian design and fashion through outstanding works by renowned Italian designers, including Valentino and Max Mara. Visitors will also be able to see original lamps by the famous designer Gio Ponti, and photographs of costumes designed by Valentino for "La Traviata" in 2016 were provided by @Opera_Roma. A documentary film "Italy is Fashion" will also be available through 3D viewers placed at the exhibition.
At the opening at the Chinggis Khan Museum, a performance was given by the famous Mongolian singer Amartuvshin Enkhbat, who performed under the direction of the conductor of La Scala Theatre, Maestro Stefano Salvatori.
