The famous Giro d’Italia Italian cycling tour is the topic of this month’s ‘Magic Box’ series of events, which will be held today at 6.30pm at the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta.
The speaker is Efrem Noli, who besides having had a long career as an Italian language and literature lecturer in Sardinian secondary schools, is a former cyclist, besides having other interests, such as going on long walks in the countryside and honeybee breeding.
Last year the Giro d’Italia started in northern Sardinia, passing along the Emerald Coast, Supramonte, Barbagia and heading south, via Arbatax and the beautiful Costa Rei sandy beaches, with its final leg in the Sardinian capital Cagliari.
Noli’s presentation, which will be accompanied by beautiful pictures, will deal with the history of the Giro, which started in 1909, and with his personal experiences as a cyclist. It will end with a question-and-answer session and the serving of refreshments.
All are welcome and admission is free.
Efrem Noli’s presentation on the Giro d’Italia will be held at the Italian Cultural Institute, St George’s Square, Valletta, today at 6.30pm.