{"id":204413,"date":"2017-10-30T20:03:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T20:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/?page_id=204413"},"modified":"2022-09-02T14:39:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T18:39:56","slug":"italian-language-culture-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/italian-language-culture-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Language and Culture Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In collaboration with ITANJ (the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey), the Coccia Institute sponsors an annual spring showcase\/competition of middle and High school students throughout the state. &#8220;Italian Language and Culture Day&#8221; features skits (&#8220;scenette&#8221;) written by the students themselves, and performed exclusively in Italian. These creative performances are enhanced by elaborate costumes, musical accompaniment and scenery designed and constructed by the students. A professional panel of judges selects the trophy recipients, supplemented by trophies awarded by a panel of student judges.<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrating language mastery and fluency, as well as providing an enjoyable opportunity for interaction among students and teachers of Italian, Italian Language and Culture Day is organized by a committee of ITANJ board members and Coccia Institute staff. An exuberant capacity crowd fills the Conference Center of University Hall each spring, amazing all in attendance with the creativity, enthusiasm and language skills of our New Jersey students of Italian (6th through 12th grades)!<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Language &amp; Culture Competition 2021 &#8220;Virtually Italian&#8221;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/06\/virtually-Italian.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2021\/06\/virtually-Italian.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"itaNJ and Coccia Institue logos\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2021 Italian Language &amp; Culture Competition &#8211; &#8220;Virtually Italian&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>June 4, 2021<\/p>\n<p>The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America in collaboration with the Italian Teacher\u2019s Association of New Jersey (ITANJ) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Italian Language &amp; Culture Competition. In lieu of an in-person gathering for everyone\u2019s health and safety, the circumstances of the pandemic didn\u2019t stop the students from participating\u2014they created their own videos and submitted them to ITANJ judge panel. Given the circumstances of doing a virtual submission, these students went above and beyond to deliver creative videos that truly highlight the beauty of connecting with the Italian language and culture. Complimenti to all on this accomplishment!<\/p>\n<p>Special thank you to Elisa Coccia of Coccia Foundation, the Judges\u2019 Panel, and Dr. AJ Kelton, Director of the Digital Media CoLab, for creating this video displaying the winners!<\/p>\n<p>Congratulazioni a&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1st Place: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Che tempo fa?&#8221; &#8211; Frank J. Cicarell Academy (Elizabeth High School) <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Victoria Almeyda, Rachael Anyosa, Maryoris Castillo, Angie Hurtado, Olivia Iheke, Shamila Joseph, Javier Linero-Quintana, Valerie Londono, and Josue Marrero<\/p>\n<p><strong>2nd Place: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;L\u2019Italia Virtuale&#8221; &#8211; Red Bank Regional High School <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Clare Gibb, Wayne Johnson, and Patrick Murray<\/p>\n<p><strong>3rd Place: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Che fine hanno fatto?&#8221; &#8211; St. Peter&#8217;s Prep <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Rishi Bhandari, Mattew Blomgren. Gabriel Doria, Joaquin Matti, and Gabriel Russel<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Coccia Institute and itaNJ Culture Day Awards Video Winners\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qBXNJYcOWm8?start=115&amp;feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day 2020 \u201cFeste, Sagre, e Tradizioni\u2014Italian Celebrations, Festivals, and Traditions\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>March 12, 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulazioni,<\/strong> terrific students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools, who were to have performed on March 12th their original skits in Italian, complete with elaborate costumes, impressive scenery and well-chosen musical accompaniment, during ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE DAY, the Coccia Institute\u2019s annual showcase\/competition collaboration with ITANJ (Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey&#8211;President Silvana Berardo).<\/p>\n<p>Given the necessary cancellation of <em><strong>FESTE, SAGRE, e TRADIZIONI&#8211;Italian Celebrations, Festivals, and Traditions\u201d<\/strong><\/em>(safety first!), I thought the least I could do to acknowledge the creativity and hard work invested by the students is to share with you the program of \u201cwhat might have been!\u201d Check out these schools, teachers and students&#8217; skit titles!<\/p>\n<p>Grazie mille, dedicated teachers of these wonderful students, our outstanding panel of judges, members of the ITANJ Organizing Committee (Co-chairs Marcella Clatworthy and Anna Ranieri), and our enthusiastic Student Ambassadors from 糖心vlog!<\/p>\n<p>Of course I would be remiss not to recognize the co-sponsors of Italian Language and Culture Day who join our primary sponsor, Coccia Foundation, in this exciting competition: UNICO National, West Essex UNICO Foundation, New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission and Ferrero USA, Inc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Once again, student performers&#8211;<strong>BRAVI tutti!<\/strong> You&#8217;re <strong>ALL<\/strong> trophy winners in our book!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For your reference, here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/03\/COCCIA.Camp_Lbrochure2020rev.42.pdf\">Program PDF<\/a> acknowledging the schools and teachers with the titles of their presentations.<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day 2019 &#8220;Presentiamo Capolavori Italiani\/Presenting Italian Masterpieces&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 14, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/07\/ILCD-2019.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/07\/ILCD-2019.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Winner of the 2019 Coccia award surrounded by distinguished guests\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Grazie e congratulazioni tutti who helped make Italian Language and Culture Day 2019: \u201cPresentiamo Capolavori Italiani\/Presenting Italian Masterpieces\u201d\u2013the annual collaboration between ITANJ and the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America at 糖心vlog\u2013such a joyous success! While all the participating students from NJ middle and high schools are winners for all their hard work and dedication in presenting true masterpieces, the recipients of the trophies for their original skits, performed exclusively in Italian, enhanced by amazing costumes, sets and musical accompaniment are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Middle School Level:<\/strong><br \/>\n1st place: Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School<br \/>\n2nd place:\u00a0Holmdel Middle School<\/p>\n<p><strong>High School Level:<\/strong><br \/>\n1st place: Saint Peter&#8217;s Preparatory School<br \/>\n2nd place:\u00a0Frank Cicarell Academy, Elizabeth<br \/>\n3rd place: Clifton High School<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipients of the Student Choice Awards are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For Best Costumes and Props:<\/strong><br \/>\nHolmdel Middle School<br \/>\nAllentown High School<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Best Overall Performance:<\/strong><br \/>\nHolmdel Middle School<br \/>\nFrank Cicarell Academy, Elizabeth<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the dedicated members of the Organizing Committee [Silvana Berardo (ITANJ President), Marcella Clatworthy, Eric Lavin, Lisa Manfre\u2019, Guido Morsella, Anna Ranieri, Catherine Vignale and Prof. Gina Miele]. A very special thank you to the outstanding members of our panel of judges [Prof. Andrea Baldi (Rutgers University), Silvana Berardo, Angela Mangione Borelli, Dr. Annavaleria Guazzieri (Dirigente Scolastica, Consulate General of Italy in NY), Prof. Emanuele Occhipinti (Drew University), Phyllis Pizzolato (Panel Chair) and Anna Ranieri].<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/wtYrRXArotJzfZXEA\">More pictures of &#8220;Presentiamo Capolavori Italiani\/Presenting Italian Masterpieces&#8221;\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/07\/COCCIA.CLbrochure03.04.2019.pdf\">In case you missed it, here is the Italian Language and Culture Day 2019 Program (PDF).<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;L\u2019Amore e\u2019\u2026.Love Is\u2026.&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 15, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2018\/04\/2018-Italian-Language-and-Culture-Day-Post.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2018\/04\/2018-Italian-Language-and-Culture-Day-Post.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Language and Culture Day receipients holding their trophies\"\/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Grazie e congratulazioni tutti who helped make Italian Language and Culture Day 2018: &#8220;L&#8217;amore e&#8217;&#8230;.Love Is&#8230;.&#8221;&#8211;the annual collaboration between ITANJ and the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America at 糖心vlog&#8211;such a joyous success! While all the participating students from NJ middle and high schools are winners in my book, the recipients of the trophies for their original skits, performed exclusively in Italian, enhanced by amazing costumes, sets and musical accompaniment are:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Middle School Level:<br \/>\n1st place: Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School<br \/>\n2nd place: Central Middle School<br \/>\n3rd place: Holmdel Middle School<\/p>\n<p>High School Level:<br \/>\n1st place: Red Bank Regional High School<br \/>\n2nd place: Hawthorne High School<br \/>\n3rd place: Frank Cicarell Academy, Elizabeth<\/p>\n<p>Recipients of the Student Choice Awards are:<br \/>\nFor Best Costumes and Props:<br \/>\nHolmdel Middle School<br \/>\nFrank Cicarell Academy<\/p>\n<p>For Best Overall Performance:<br \/>\nHolmdel Middle School<br \/>\nHawthorne High School<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the dedicated members of the Organizing Committee [Silvana Berardo (ITANJ President), Marcella Clatworthy, Marisa Fusaro, Lisa Manfre\u2019, Guido Morsella, Anna Ranieri, Catherine Vignale and Prof. Gina Miele].\u00a0 \u00a0A very special thank you to the outstanding members of our panel of judges [Prof. Andrea Baldi (Rutgers University), Silvana Berardo, Angela Mangione Borelli, Dr. Annavaleria Guazzieri (Dirigente Scolastica, Consulate General of Italy in NY), Prof. Emanuele Occhipinti (Drew University), Phyllis Pizzolato (Panel Chair) and Anna Ranieri].<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/Xin1htxr8aciEa3Q9\">More pictures of &#8220;L&#8217;Amore e&#8217;&#8230; Love Is&#8230;&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2018\/04\/ILCD-2018-Final-Brochure.pdf\">In case you missed it, here&#8217;s the Italian Language and Culture Day 2018 Program (PDF).<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day \u201cPaese che vai, usanza che trovi: Regional Customs, Traditions and Superstitions\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 16, 2017<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/Italian-Language-and-Culture-Day-2017.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/Italian-Language-and-Culture-Day-2017.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"The representatives from trophy winning schools with donors and judges\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The representatives from trophy winning schools with donors and judges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Paese che vai, usanza che trovi: Regional Customs, Traditions and Superstitions&#8221;&#8211;The theme of this year&#8217;s collaboration between the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey and the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America at 糖心vlog.\u00a0 A full house of 350 students and teachers from four middle and 10 high schools participated in this annual showcase\/competition among New Jersey-based schools. Featuring original skits in Italian, written by the students themselves, complete with elaborate costumes, scenery and musical accompaniment. Additionally, an Italian-themed online game of Kahoot! added to the merriment, after the rousing chorus of Italian and American national anthems. The students\u2019 performances were truly phenomenal. Congratulazioni, tutti!<\/p>\n<p>Our outstanding panel of judges:\u00a0 Anna Ranieri (Holmdel High School, retired), Silvana Berardo (Madison High School), , Marcella Clatworthy (Lyndhurst High School), Phyllis Pizzolato (Pascack Valley Regional High School District, retired), Andrea Baldi (Professor, Rutgers University) and Carlo Davoli (Director of Education, Consulate General of Italy in NY).<\/p>\n<p>Trophy recipients at the Middle School Level:<br \/>\n1st place- Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School \u00a0(<em>Un viaggio in Italia<\/em>)<br \/>\n2nd place- Ocean Township Intermediate School (<em>La torta dei Fieschi<\/em>)<br \/>\n3rd place- Central Middle School ((<em>Sognando d&#8217;Italia<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>Trophy recipients at the High School Level:<br \/>\n1st place- St. Peter&#8217;s Preparatory School (<em>Palermo, capitale italiana della cultura 2018<\/em>)<br \/>\n2nd place- Union City High School (<em>Girando con le stelle: tutti a Sanremo<\/em>)<br \/>\n3rd place- Hawthorne High School (<em>Benvenuti al sud<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/Gi6bsf2wjJhY9xkT9\" target=\"_blank\">More pictures of Paese che vai, usanza che trovi: Regional Customs, Traditions and Superstitions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/11\/ILCD-Program-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Italian Language and Culture Day 2017 Program (PDF)<\/a>!\u200c<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;C&#8217;era una volta\u2026\/Once upon a time\u2026&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 16th, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_6948.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_6948.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Language and Culture Day crowd and presenters\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Italian Language and Culture Day 2016&#8211;&#8220;C&#8217;era una volta\u2026\/Once Upon a Time&amp;hellip&#8221; at 糖心vlog, over 250 students and their teachers participated in this exuberant showcase-competition, an annual signature collaboration between ITANJ (The Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey) and the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America. Students at the middle school and high school levels performed their original skits&#8211;in Italian&#8211;for one another and delighted guests&#8211;complete with charming and elaborate costumes and scenery. Congratulations to our 250+ participating students and teachers\u2014You were all phenomenal! Bravi!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/ayFZTKehvr2uiMHC7\" target=\"_blank\">More pictures of C&#8217;era una volta\u2026\/Once Upon a Time\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/FINAL-2016-ILCD-Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">2016 ILCD Program (PDF)<\/a>!\u200c<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;Il &#8216;Made in Italy&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 25th, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/2532-All-Winners-Judges.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/2532-All-Winners-Judges.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"All of the Italian Language and Culture Day winners posing with trophies\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A full house of almost 400 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Language and Culture Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ).\u00a0 Held on March 25th in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cIl \u2018Made in Italy.\u201d Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. Catherine Vignale, and supported by the ITANJ Organizing Committee chaired once again by Lisa Manfr\u00e8, Italian teacher at Grover Cleveland Middle School, \u00a0this program provided an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase not only the Italian proficiency but the creativity and artistic talents of students at the middle and high school levels.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/NFMYXJfg8XCRJn9Y8\" target=\"_blank\">More pictures of Il &#8216;Made in Italy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/Final-Program-ILCD-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ILCD 2015 Program<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;Un Viaggio nel Tempo: Ieri e Domani&#8230; A Journey in Time: Yesterday and Tomorrow&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 26th, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_1372.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_1372.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students attending Italian Language and Culture Day\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u200c\u200cA full house of almost 400 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Language and Culture Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ). Held on March 26th in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cUn Viaggio nel Tempo: Ieri e Domani\u201d Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. Catherine Vignale, and supported by the ITANJ Organizing Committee, this program provided an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase not only the Italian proficiency but the creativity and artistic talents of students at the middle and high school levels.<\/p>\n<p>More pictures: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/MKiTfrnJY8fBXRzw6\" target=\"_blank\">ILCD 2014 Photo Gallery 1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipN6cGdEdORIxpfvKjTicKWKY5pC-WvgORYcC42mYF0skqTrNJy6-bJr058qrUd1TA?key=NnBISDVmY3MtX0tPZFdWRmhfTHJZTkk1Mkx4WTRB\">ILCD 2014 Photo Gallery 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/2014-ILCD-FINAL-PROGRAM-3.26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">2014 ILCD Program (PDF)<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;In Cerca di&#8230;\/In Search of&#8230;&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 20th, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_9173.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_9173.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students at ILCD posing with cardboard boat\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u200c\u200cA full house of almost 300 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Language and Culture Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ). Held on March 20th in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cIn Cerca di&#8230;\u201d. Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. Catherine Vignale, and supported by the ITANJ Organizing Committee, this program provided an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase not only the Italian proficiency but the creativity and artistic talents of students at the middle and high school levels.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/GAKmeUaxN6GnAWiW8\" target=\"_blank\">More pictures of ILCD 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/CocciaProgram3.13FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ILCD 2013 Program (PDF)<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;Un giorno nella vita di&#8230;\/A Day in the Life of&#8230;.&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 28th, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_4817.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_4817.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Award presentation with certificate and pen\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u200c\u200cA full house of almost 300 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Heritage Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ). Held on March 28th in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cUn giorno nella vita di&#8230;\u201d. Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. Catherine Vignale, and supported by the ITANJ Organizing Committee, this program provided an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase not only the Italian proficiency but the creativity and artistic talents of students at the middle and high school levels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/KtkHJPE7vt2GiRir9\">More pictures of ILCD 2012<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;La Canzone Italiana, A Celebration of Italian Pop Music&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 30th, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_1396.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_1396.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Middle school division trophy winners\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u200c\u200cA full house of almost 300 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Heritage Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ). Held on March 30th in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cLa Canzone Italiana, A Celebration of Italian Pop Music\u201d. Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. Catherine Vignale, and supported by the ITANJ Organizing Committee, this program provided an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase not only the Italian proficiency but the creativity and artistic talents of students at the middle and high school levels.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/P3dekgFxCAwK8E136\" target=\"_blank\">More pictures of ILCD 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s our full <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/media\/montclairedu\/chss\/departments\/coccia\/ILCD-FINAL-PROGRAM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">program<\/a>!\u200c\u200c<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;In Giro per L\u2019Italia Cucinando, Traditional Italian Foods Represented Through Regional Specialties&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 26th, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_7860.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_7860.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"attendees being served Italian food by chefs\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u200c\u200cA full house of almost 300 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Heritage Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ). Held on March 26th in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cIn giro per l&#8217;Italia cucinando\u201d.\u00a0 Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. Catherine Vignale, and supported by the ITANJ Organizing Committee, this program provided an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase not only the Italian proficiency but the creativity and artistic talents of students at the middle and high school levels.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/xZM7GyCcVn6RuzRH7\" target=\"_blank\">More pictures of ILCD 2010<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s our <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/Italian-Heritage-program-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Italian Heritage Program (PDF)<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Italian Language and Culture Day &#8220;Le Maschere &amp; I loro Dialetti nella Commedia Dell&#8217;Arte\/Masks and their dialects in the Commedia Dell&#8217;Arte&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>April 3rd, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_2694-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/coccia-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/10\/IMG_2694-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Barbara Carbone\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u200c\u200cA full house of almost 300 students of Italian from New Jersey middle and high schools competed during Italian Heritage Day, the annual signature collaboration between the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America (the \u2018academic arm\u2019 of Coccia Foundation) and the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ). Held on April 3rd in the Conference Center at 糖心vlog, this year\u2019s theme was \u201cLe Maschere &amp; I loro dialetti nella commedia dell&#8217;arte\u201d.\u00a0 Under the leadership of ITANJ President, Comm. 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