<p>The countdown has begun to Friday, June 5 when Genoa will be hosting the big  event with the joint christening of the Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica, the  two new members of the Costa Cruises fleet: this Guinness record breaking event  will involve the whole city in a spectacle of light and music dedicated to  Italian-made excellence. <br /><br />A highlight of the celebrations will be an  extraordinary display by the Frecce Tricolori national aerobatic team &ndash; another  ambassador for the &ldquo;Made in Italy&rdquo; label &ndash; in the skies of Genoa.<br /><br />For the  first time in the history of Italian shipping, two cruise ships will be  christened together at the same time in the same place.&nbsp; This is a unique event,  not only for Costa Cruises, which has been synonymous with cruising in Italy for  over 60 years, but for the country as a whole; accordingly, the Genoa-based  Company, whose ships all fly the Italian flag, is staging the day as a tribute  to the nation.&nbsp; It comes as no surprise then, that the Event has obtained the  official Patronage of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of the  Republic of Italy.<br /><br />&ldquo;An Italian Portrait in Music and Light&rdquo; is the name  of the show that will be staged as part of the christening celebrations, in a  tribute to the all-Italian ability for making dreams come true.&nbsp; Starting from  the inspirational themes for the ships &ndash; music for the Costa Pacifica and light  for the Costa Luminosa &ndash; the production will be a journey through the finest  Italian talent, acclaimed and appreciated worldwide.&nbsp; This will include musical  and artistic performances by some of the most important figures on the Italian  and international scene, accompanied by Maestro Mauro Pagani, a professional  musician with a highly successful career spanning 30 years; Pagani, who is the  founder of Premiata Forneria Marconi, composed the sound track for the Costa  Pacifica, the first &ldquo;ship of music&rdquo;.&nbsp; The climax of the soir&eacute;e will be a  spectacle involving the entire city and featuring special lighting effects,  music and a fireworks display.<br /><br />The event will be broadcast live on the  Internet from 10.00 pm at www.rai.tv and www.worldofcosta.com<br /><br />On Friday,  June 5 the Costa Pacifica and Costa Luminosa will be moored in the Port of Genoa  at Ponte Andrea Doria Dock, forming a highly original amphitheater with &ndash;  arranged inside &ndash; a big stage and a grandstand with seating for 4000; for the  first time at such an event, the audience will include the cruise Guests  traveling on the two liners.</p>