#ItalyPeachy #HealthyPeachy #Daylight Consulate General of Italy in New York Honors Lidia Bastianich November 14, 2015 "FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS"

Whom You Know was honored to attend the Consulate General of Italy in New York, today, November 14, 2025 for the conference marking the FIRST US EDITION OF "FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS," 690 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065.

We were thrilled to meet Lidia for the first time we believe!  Congratulations to her on being honored by the Italian Consulate's Festival of Five Colors!  She hardly needs an introduction but we do hope to work with her further!  For everyone that loves food knows Lidia and for those Eagles reading us you ought to know she is an #EvertoExcel parent and we believe she said grandparent too.

Lidia is obviously a culinary rock star!

We were also happy to meet Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro, President of the Italian National Olympic Committee, above and Raffaella Cappello, Founder of Seeds for Kids, Food and Taste Education, in the UK below!

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Organized by Fondazione Pancrazio, the event aims to promote the Mediterranean Diet, Sport, and Health.  In this occasion, an award will be presented to Lidia Bastianich. 

FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS

The First U.S. Edition Lands in New York — A Celebration of Sport, Family, and Well-Being

promoted by The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair, The Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport.

Sunday, November 16|Central Park – Naumburg Bandshell|

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 After its success in Italy, the Festival of the Five Colors makes its U.S. debut with a day entirely dedicated to sport, outdoor fun, and the joy of healthy living. On Sunday, November 16, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell will come alive with the colors of well-being — White, Orange, Red, Purple, and Green — representing the key elements of a balanced and vibrant lifestyle. promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport: the First U.S.A. Edition of the Family Sport & Wellness Day,

Families, children, and athletes are invited to join this first American edition, a public event designed to bring together community, movement, and education through play and creativity.

Event Details

 Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park

(Entrance from 5th Avenue and 72nd Street) Participation is free, but registration is required.

 Comfortable clothing and a packed lunch are recommended.

A full day of family sports competitions, dance, music, and discovery — because the colors of well-being belong to everyone.

A Project, promoted by the Pancrazio Foundation

In recent years, changes in children’s eating habits and lifestyles have led to a worrying increase in overweight and nutritional deficiencies. A simple diet plan is often not enough. To address this educational and social emergency, the “5 Colors” Project was launched in 2021 by the Pancrazio Foundation, with the goal of promoting healthy eating and active lifestyles. The project focuses on schools as privileged places for learning and on families as everyday points of reference.

The initiative is based on playful learning, featuring five positive superheroes – the DI5 – who gain special powers by eating fruits and vegetables. The five colors of well-being (orange, purple, white, red, and green) become a fun and motivating way for children to discover and enjoy healthy foods.

In addition to encouraging the consumption of fruits and vegetables, 5 Colors spreads the principles of the Mediterranean Diet, which was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the best diet in the world among 38 dietary patterns analyzed. Despite its scientifically proven benefits, adherence to the Mediterranean model remains low. For this reason, the project starts with children — to reach families and entire communities.

The “5 Colors” Project is now arriving in the United States for the first time, bringing the values of the Mediterranean Diet to schools belonging to the Italian Educational System Abroad (SFIM). With the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which has long promoted Made in Italy and a food culture that combines quality, health, and sustainability, the project blends education, creativity, and entertainment.

Through an animated series produced in collaboration with Warner Bros/Discovery and a traveling educational kit, children explore fruits and vegetables, the five senses, and the symbolic gesture of the “high five” — a universal sign of unity, sharing, and mutual respect.

As part of the international tour, the “Di5 – Create Your Story” Contest invites children around the world to invent a story featuring the Super Five, which could become an official episode of the Di5 animated series aired on Frisbee Channel.

The U.S. tour includes key stops and public events supported by the Consulate General of Italy in New York and CONI – Italian National Olympic Committee, U.S. Delegation:November 14: Official Presentation at the Consulate General of Italy in New York, with Italian institutions and international partners.

November 16: Five Colors Festival in Central Park, a public event dedicated to the Mediterranean Diet, conviviality, and the value of togetherness.

November 17: Cooking Show at Eataly Flatiron New York, celebrating Italian creativity, tradition, and food culture.

November 19: Closing event at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, with educational activities for schools and an in-depth look at the cultural, educational, and health values of the Mediterranean Diet.

This initiative integrates Italy’s school-based educational experience with international public events, reinforcing the Foundation’s mission: to educate children worldwide about healthy, mindful living through the Mediterranean Diet, imagination, and the universal values of friendship, solidarity, and respect.

The project also announced a partnership with the Campagna Amica Foundation, which has long supported initiatives that teach young people the culture of healthy food and the value of living together.

The contribution of ICE – the Italian Trade Agency

The Italian Trade Agency (ICE), a public body that promotes the internationalization of Italian companies and supports the growth and competitiveness of Made in Italy worldwide, will also contribute to the project, helping create synergies between the Foundation and Italian businesses abroad.

Statements

“Promoting Made in Italy means spreading around the world not only our products but also our cultural identity, made of quality, tradition, and innovation. The Five Colors project perfectly embodies this spirit and our ability to combine education, sustainability, and internationalization,”

said Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

“Through the Five Colors project, we will promote the principles of the Mediterranean Diet here in the United States — a way to bring the American public, starting with the youngest, closer to our lifestyle, culture, and the excellence of our agri-food sector,”

underlined Marco Peronaci, Ambassador of Italy to the United States.

“Initiatives like this best represent Italy and its values,” said Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General of Italy in New York.

“New York is certainly the U.S. city most familiar with the Mediterranean Diet and Italian culinary traditions, yet the need for stronger food education, especially among young people, is still deeply felt.”

“With Campagna Amica, we have always guided children and young people on a journey to discover food, nature, and the joy of being together, helping them recognize that good nutrition is an act of care for themselves and for others,”

said Dominga Cotarella, President of the Campagna Amica Foundation.

“Prevention must start early to avoid problems later in life. The Five Colors project is particularly valuable because it takes place in key contexts such as schools and families, educating children to make healthy and conscious food choices”

emphasized Giuseppe Morino, Scientific Director of the Pancrazio Foundation.

“When we started, only a few schools were involved. Today there are more than seven hundred,” concluded Maria Teresa Carpino, creator of the Five Colors project and President of the Pancrazio Foundation.

“Seeing children learn the value of food and sharing is our greatest reward. Together with them, we also involve families, creating a parallel and successful journey that combines education, health, and conviviality. They are the future — and it is from them that we want to keep starting again.”

A FUN-FILLED DAY OF SPORTS, WELLNESS, AND OUTDOOR FUN FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.