The sacrifice of Giacomo Matteotti, politician and journalist, who knew that it would be short-lived – and declared it in parliament – after having repeatedly exposed the illegalities, abuses and violence of the fascist government. “Prepare the speech for my funeral…”. The quote from an important figure in the history of Italy – Matteotti precisely – was the inspiration for the speech (video above) by the mayor of Como Rapinese this morning in a sunny but cold Piazza Cavour in recalling the meaning and value of the 25th April, day of the nation’s liberation from fascist domination. Exactly 79 years ago, Italy celebrated that milestone achieved with thousands of victims.
The values of yesterday and today to be passed down to new generations. Make them understand who they are and why thousands of people – including Matteotti, whose centenary of death will soon be celebrated (killed after his speeches in parliament by the government of the time – it was 1924) – fought, fought and often lost the life. To pursue the value of democracy and freedom. “Never move back an inch from here…“, said Mayor Rapinese again in his speech this morning.
The ceremony of April 25th in Como: authorities and many citizens to remember the day of liberation
Numerous city authorities were present at the ceremony including the president of the municipal council Anzaldo, the vice mayor Roperto, the councilors Anselmi and Bodero Maccabeo, the president of the Bongiasca Province (with his deputy Maria Grazia Sassi), the Police Commissioner Calì and the Prefect Polichetti, all representatives of the police forces, volunteers and associations of the city. Also on stage was Democratic Party parliamentarian Chiara Braga. National anthem and some songs at the end of the ceremony by the “Albatese Musical Corps” band
Above are also the words of the Anpi representative (National Association of Partisans of Italy) Carlo Ghezzi. From the horror of the wars of a century ago to those of today, a thread of blood that must be broken immediately. He asked it out loud – with applause from those present – from the stage in Piazza Cavour.
At the end, Prefect Polichetti invited onto the stage (photo above) Cristina Quadrio, acting teacher at the Teatro Sociale of Como who presented two poems by Gianni Rodari dedicated to liberation day
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The program for April 25th in Como: mass and ceremony at the cemetery, then the authorities in Piazza Cavour
