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April 25th, celebrations in Barletta

The note from the Municipality of Barletta

To remember the fight against Nazi-fascism and pay homage to the fallen who sacrificed their lives to defend the ideals of freedom and democracy, Barletta celebrates the 79th anniversary of the Liberation of Italy with the following program:

10.00 am Castello of Barletta – Rivellino –
Liturgy of the Word by HE the Archbishop, Monsignor Leonardo D’Ascenzo.
Laying of wreaths on the tombstones and military honors in the presence of the authorities and the fighting and military associations.
Reading on the “Military Resistance of September ’43”, by Vanessa Rana, student of the “Carlo Cafiero” high school in Barletta

10.45am City Palace – Laying of wreaths at
plaques commemorating Barletta’s contribution to the War of
Liberation.

11.00 am De Nittis Gardens – Placing of a wreath at
bust of Nicola Sernia and the mural dedicated to the Vitrani Brothers.

Reading of a passage on the “Contribution of the City of Barletta to the Resistance” by Federica Dipaola and Luigi Scarnera, students of the “Carlo Cafiero” high school in Barletta.
Reading of a text on the “Meaning of April 25th” by a young ANPI member, Francesca Petruzzelli.

11.15am War Fallen Square – Honors at the War Memorial. Placing of a wreath on the plaque commemorating the massacre of the traffic police and street cleaners who were victims of Nazi retaliation.

Reading of a text on the victims of the massacre on “12 September ’43”, by Emanuela Debenedictis, student of the “Carlo Cafiero di Barletta” high school.

“Celebrating April 25th – declared Mayor Cosimo Cannito – is honoring those who fought for democracy and freedom. I therefore invite all citizens to participate.”

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