Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
The American Delegation of Savoy Orders introduced a select group of guests to the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy on June 13 at The Chicago Club.
Attendees enjoyed wine from the Piedmont region of Italy with ties to the former Italian royal family, who encouraged Nebbiolo production in the early 19th century. Hence, Barolo is the “Wine of Kings and King of Wines.” King Carlo Alberto and Risorgimento leader Camillo Benso, Conte di Cavour, were among the pioneers in the production of a high-quality dry red wine.
Chicago author Don Fiore gave a brief introduction to his book about Italo Balbo, who led a squadron of 24 Savoia-Marchetti seaplanes in a historic transatlantic crossing in 1933, landing them in formation on Lake Michigan during the Century of Progress world’s fair in Chicago.
A presentation was also made about the 1,000-year history of the Italian royal house and the considerable charitable work the Savoia family continues to do under the motto “Chivalry for Children’s Causes.”
The Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy are among the oldest orders of knighthood and merit in the world. Emanuele Filiberto, prince of Piedmont and prince of Venice, is head of the House of Savoy and grand master of the Savoy orders.
The orders are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and have 36 delegations worldwide that support the orders’ ongoing charitable works.
The American Delegation of Savoy Orders is headquartered in New York City. The American Foundation of Savoy Orders focuses on humanitarian aid and charitable giving in health care, emergency relief to victims of natural disasters, and cultural and educational programs.
