In Sardinia, April 28th is not just a day on the calendar, it is a powerful symbol of identity, history and collective aspiration. On this occasion of “Sa Die de sa Sardigna”, while the Sardinians celebrate their unique culture and their rich and complex history, we reflect on what was said today by the President of the Region, Alessandra Todde, during the celebrations in the Regional Council. President Todde underlined a fundamental truth: we Sardinians have a history worthy of being celebrated.
A history that is not only made up of external domination, but also of moments in which the Sardinian people actively fought for their freedom and identity. “And it is with emotion that I take the floor to celebrate with you ‘Sa Die de sa Sardigna'”, began the president, inviting everyone to reflect deeply on our collective identity. The president’s reminder not to reduce “Sa Die” to an occasion for empty rhetoric or isolated self-congratulation is particularly significant. The invitation is to see this day as a starting point for a daily commitment towards understanding, unity and self-determination of our community. “Sa Die is not and must not be a hangover of pride or revenge that exempts us from dealing with our conscience and our political action every day of the year,” she stated.
The president spoke directly to young people, encouraging them to see beyond the traditional, often limited, narrative of Sardinian history, to build a future in which Sardinia can play an active and conscious role not only in the Mediterranean, but in the entire European context and global. You recalled the great Sardinian thinkers of the past, such as Domenico Alberto Azuni and Giovanni Maria Angioy, whose Enlightenment visions could still inspire reforms and innovative ideas today. The central argument of President Todde’s speech was the need to rediscover and re-evaluate our historical and cultural heritage not just as a memory, but as a compass for the future. “Our generational pact has broken and we can rebuild it through knowledge of our history that helps us create a new common collective consciousness,” she said, underlining the importance of a renewed and vigorous intergenerational dialogue.
On this 28 April, as Sardinia reflects itself in the mirror of its history, it is appropriate to ask ourselves how we can, individually and collectively, contribute to a narrative that is inclusive, productive and anticipatory of a more prosperous and just future for all Sardinians. Sa Die de Sa Sardigna reminds us that we have not only the right, but the duty to celebrate ourselves and our history, not with paralyzing nostalgia, but as an active commitment to continuous improvement and growth. In this spirit, today is not only a celebration, but also a renewed civic and cultural commitment that invites every Sardinian to contribute with courage and determination to building the future of our beloved island.
