This morning, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, the Flag Raising Ceremony was held at the War Memorial, followed by the blessing and laying of the Laurel Wreath, and the reading of the message from the President of Republic by the Prefect of Reggio Calabria, Dr. Clara Vaccaro, who finally addressed a greeting to the authorities and citizens who attended.
Furthermore, the honors of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and the Medals of Honor were awarded for Italian citizens deported to Nazi concentration camps and labor camps in the Second World War.
Below is the list of honorees:
Barbers Davide Cavaliere OMRI
Bovalino Massimo Cavaliere OMRI
Let’s mention Saturday Knight OMRI
Cicco Domenico Knight OMRI
Critelli Paolo Cavaliere OMRI
Focà Giuseppe Cavaliere OMRI
Gullì Pasquale Knight OMRI
Principality Francesco Knight OMRI
Aldarese Angelo Medal of Honor
D’Agostino Salvatore Medal of Honor
Gallo Giuseppe Medal of Honor
At the end of the Ceremony, the exhibition of some of the works on the theme of the Constitution created by children from schools of all levels in the province was inaugurated in the “Gallery” of Palazzo San Giorgio, headquarters of the Municipality of Reggio Calabria. At 7.00 pm, on the Falcomatà seafront, at the Arena dello Stretto, the concert by the wind orchestra of the “F. Conservatory” will be held. Cilea”, directed by prof. A. Manuli. (archive photo)