Today marks the annual celebration of Festa della Repubblica in Italy.
In 1946, after years of governmental turmoil and World War II ended fascism, the people of Italy voted to become a Republic and exiled the monarchs that ruled the country who were known as the House of Savoys (Festa della Repubblica, 2009). Since 1948 a parade has been held every year on June 2 to celebrate the creation of the Italian Republic. We caught the parade as it proceeded past the Colosseum on Via del Fori Imperiali. "All Armed Forces, Police Forces, the Fire Brigade and the Italian Red Cross, along with some military delegations of the NATO and of the European Union, take part in the parade and in the deposition of the laurel wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" (Festa della Repubblica, 2009). It is much like the celebration of Independence Day in the United States. Not being a citizen of Italy, nor have any Italian blood made the parade not a especially meaningful to me in regards to Italy (though I did think about how I will make it home right before the Fourth of July), but it was interesting to see the different factions of the Italian military.
Here is a view of last year's parade:
Information gathered from:
"The “Festa della Repubblica” is the Italian national holiday." Welcome to Italian Week 2009 in Brisbane - THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL. 02 June 2009.
In 1946, after years of governmental turmoil and World War II ended fascism, the people of Italy voted to become a Republic and exiled the monarchs that ruled the country who were known as the House of Savoys (Festa della Repubblica, 2009). Since 1948 a parade has been held every year on June 2 to celebrate the creation of the Italian Republic. We caught the parade as it proceeded past the Colosseum on Via del Fori Imperiali. "All Armed Forces, Police Forces, the Fire Brigade and the Italian Red Cross, along with some military delegations of the NATO and of the European Union, take part in the parade and in the deposition of the laurel wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" (Festa della Repubblica, 2009). It is much like the celebration of Independence Day in the United States. Not being a citizen of Italy, nor have any Italian blood made the parade not a especially meaningful to me in regards to Italy (though I did think about how I will make it home right before the Fourth of July), but it was interesting to see the different factions of the Italian military.
Here is a view of last year's parade:
Information gathered from:
"The “Festa della Repubblica” is the Italian national holiday." Welcome to Italian Week 2009 in Brisbane - THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL. 02 June 2009
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