the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa is hosting an exhibition titled "Dressing the Imaginary: Italian Ingenuity in Stage Costume Between Africa, the East, and Legend". Organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa and Costumi d'Arte Peruzzi, the creative project is conceived by Alessandra Carta and features stage costumes designed by costume designer Emanuele Zito. ​The exhibition runs from October 20 to November 20, with an opening event scheduled for October 19 at 5:30 pm. Visitors can attend Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa, and admission to the event is free.