In Italy, April 25th is a national holiday celebrating the country’s liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945.
Although it is quite chilly in Cortona, the band marched through the streets and placed a wreath at the statue dedicated to those who fought and died for freedom.
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An important day to remember, especially for those of us who love being in Italy.
Ciao,
Judy
Festa della Liberazione – April 25th – a day dedicated to celebrating Italy’s liberation from Nazi occupation during World War II.
If you happen to be in Italy and hear a great deal of noise overhead, it is probably the Frecce Tricolori or the Three Color Arrows. Or if you hear a lot of music and cheer, you may just find yourself in the middle of a parade! In either case, a great cause for celebration.
Rivolto (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Italiano: Frecce Tricolori all’Air Show di Falconara Marittima, Ancona, Italy. (Wikipedia)
I migliori auguri – my very best wishes – to my Italian friends…we raise a toast to you and your freedom!
Ciao,
Judy
Cortona – 3 July 1944, liberation.
Then (photo by G. Lamentini)
Now. (Photo by yours truly.) Same place, same day, 69 years later.
Lest we forget. Cortona war memorial.
Peace.
Ciao,
Judy
Before we close the month of April, I want to take a moment to highlight a special Italian celebration…the Festa della Liberazione. Each year on April 25th, the day is dedicated to celebrating Italy’s liberation from Nazi occupation. According to an article in Italy Magazine, “The day marks the liberation of the country by Allied troops in World War II and is celebrated throughout the peninsula with parades, concerts, demonstrations, speeches, and more.”
In the States we have the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. In Italy, they have Frecce Tricolori, or the Three Color Arrows.
Rivolto (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
For more on the celebration, and to see the Frecce Tricolori in action, click on the article by Carol King, Le Frecce Tricolori, the flamboyant aerobatic antics of Italy.
And if you happen to be in Italy this summer, or even in November, you might be lucky enough to see Le Frecce in action.
According to Carol, “This year, the Frecce Tricolori take to the skies to perform displays in Italy and abroad, starting on 5 May at the Falconara Air Show in Ancona…The Frecce Tricolori will round off the year on 4 November in Rome to celebrate the Giornata Unità Nazionale e delle Forze Armate (National Unification and Armed Forces Day). The day marks the anniversary of the unification of Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia with Italy, as well as the end of World War I.”
Italiano: Frecce Tricolori all’Air Show di Falconara Marittima, Ancona, Italy. (Wikipedia)
A cause for celebration indeed! Buona Festa!
Ciao,
Judy
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