With 100 days remaining until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organizers have revealed the vision behind their opening ceremony theme 'Armonia' (Harmony) in an exclusive interview with KhabarAsia. Andrea Monti, Chief Communication Officer of the organizing committee, described the concept as a celebration of Italy's cultural identity and a bridge for global unity.
'Armonia will weave together stories of Italian innovation, regional diversity, and shared human values,' Monti told Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan. The ceremony aims to showcase how the Games can adapt to local contexts while fostering international collaboration – a principle Monti linked to Chinese President Xi Jinping's vision of building 'a community with a shared future for mankind.'
Monti emphasized lessons learned from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, particularly in sustainable event management and cross-border expertise sharing. 'The Olympics remain a unique platform for Italy and China to deepen cooperation in innovation and cultural exchange,' he noted.
As the first Winter Games hosted across multiple Italian regions, the 'Games adapt to territories' philosophy seeks to balance global spectacle with local authenticity. With preparations entering their final phase, all eyes now turn to how Milano Cortina will translate 'Armonia' into an Olympic experience resonating across continents.
