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| Placing wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
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No country throws a party like Italy!
The “Festa della Repubblica” is the Italian national holiday celebrated on the second day of June. It commemorates the institutional referendum of 1946 when (by universal suffrage) the Italian population was called to decide what form of government (monarchy or republic) to give to the country after the second world war and the fall of Fascism. After 85 years of monarchy, with 12,717,923 votes for and 10,719,284 votes against, Italy became a Republic, and the monarchs of the House of Savoy were deposed and exiled. This is one of the most important Italian national holidays which, like July 14th in France (Storming of the Bastille) and July 4th in the USA (Independence Day), celebrates the birth of the nation.
The ceremony consists of deposition of a laurel wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, placed inside the Altare della Patria in Rome and of a military parade in the presence of the highest offices of the state. Crowds cheer as jets leave a trail of red, white and green across the sky above Piazza Venezia.
All Armed Forces, Police Forces, the Fire Brigade and the Italian Red Cross, along with some military delegations of the NATO and of the European Union, take part in the parade and in the deposition of the laurel wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The ceremony goes on in the afternoon with the opening to the public of the Palazzo del Quirinale Gardens, official residence of the President of the Italian Republic, and with concerts performed by the band of the Italian Army, Italian Navy, Italian Air Force, Carabinieri, State Police, Guardia di Finanza, Polizia Penitenziaria (Penitentiary Police) and Corpo Forestale dello Stato (State Forestry Department).
MORE PHOTOS ON THE FESTA DELLA REPUBLICA TRAVELOGUEOur President places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as our best and brightest pilots fly overhead in perfect formation, leaving trails of red, white and green. Cheers and chills........... |
OK, big fellas, just follow me! Now, where is that gorgeous chestnut stallion, Tintoretto, from Villa Borghese?? | | |
| | Every Region was represented in Rome. Even the Alpine Forrester police were here for Festa della Republica - with ther skies and mountain chains.
This year (2009) there were raves and cheers as the groups from Abruzzo passed by - their fire department, police, and especially the Civil Protection unit. |
And he did it HIS WAY! This Italian celebrates Festa Republica his way! Just check out the details here. And he talks with everyone here in front of the "cake" monument in Piazza Venezia. And, a good time was had by all - espcially this guy!! | | | Just ask me - I'll tell you about Italy! |
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| | No, silly, that is NOT a mannequin! That's our Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi - giving new meaning to the word "new"! |
The Eternal City will embrace you and enchant you To me this photo captures Italy and Italian people - soaring through clouds and sun on the same day - at the same time....... | | | Angels - Vittorio Emanuelle monument - Pza Venezia |
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| | SONO Italiana - Italy says so.......... Of course, I always knew I was Italian - but having my citizenship recognized by Italy was a dream come true. It is a daunting procedure - but well worth all the work.
I could never have completed the process without the people who assisted me along the way. The treasure of new friendships accompanies this passport. |
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engeluna Thu Jul 2, 2009 16:06 UTC
Hi Carol. Thanks for the birthday greeting from Italy. So sweet! Hope all is well in the birthplace of pasta! | travelgourmet Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:47 UTC
Buon giorno Carol. Come Stai. WHOOO'S a nightowl. Just slept in today and still awake, but I was going to bed when I saw that this little pisana wrote to me. That'sa nice. Buono Notte mia amica. | freddie18 Sun Jun 21, 2009 19:18 UTC
How are you my dear Carol? Thank you so much for remembering me on my birthday. Regards from your friend Freddie | Durfun Sat Jun 20, 2009 14:02 UTC
Hey Carol, You were way too generous rating my London pages! The real treasures are my Clusone/Bratto pages!! D |
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