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The Italian Republic day was celebrated on June 2nd 2014. Republic Day, also known as Festa della Repubblica in Italian (Festival of the Republic), is a national holiday in Italy on June 2 each year. It celebrates the day when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy in 1946 so their country could become a republic. Republic Day is a day off work for many people in Italy. Events include: Official ceremonies, Military parades, Laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, inside the Altare della Patria in Rome.

 

Outside Italy, many Italian diplomats in embassies celebrate this day worldwide.

On the wide lawn of the Ambassador's house, Mr. Francesco M. Talo, gathered hundreds of guests to celebrate the occasion. Among them were the diplomatic community members, Minister Silvan Shalom, Mr. Meir Shitrit, Tal Brody, Sheri Harrison and many others.


The official part of the event, started with the announcement of Moran Atias, in both languages: Italian and Hebrew. After the three national anthems were played (Italian, Israeli and the EEU) the Ambassador held a short speech praising the close and strong ties between both countries. His speech was followed by the warm words of the Italian minister of education - Maria Chiara Carrozza, and the Israeli Minister of International Relations and Minister of Strategic Affairs Yuval Steinitz. Then, the Commissioner of the European Union, Giuseppe Sala, promoted Expo Milano 2015 under the title of: "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life", mentioning the importance of the Israeli pavilion, one of the attractions on the Expo 2015 exhibition.

 

After several songs by an Israeli youth quire, followed by jazz music, the guests could enjoy the fine tastes of Italian food and wines. The wine and Parmesan cheese were brought from Italy especially for this event. Waiters served hot Pizza and Antipasti. There were counters of Espresso and Italian chocolate and delicious Nutella ice cream.

 

I would like to congratulate the Italian people on this important and enjoyable celebration.

 

Photo  Silvia Golan