Happy birthday: today is the feast day of the Italian flag
January 7 each year marks Italian National Flag Day. The Italian tricolor as the national flag was born in Reggio Emilia on Jan. 7, 1797, when the Parliament of the Cispadane Republic , at the proposal of deputy Giuseppe Compagnoni, decreed that the Cispadane Standard or Flag of Three Colors Green, White, and Red be made universal, and that these t...
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The Tricolore: Unpacking the History and Symbolism of the Italian Flag
The Italian flag, known as “Il Tricolore,” is one of the most recognizable flags in the world. Its design is simple yet powerful, featuring three vertical stripes of green, white, and red. However, behind this design lies a rich history and symbolism that has made the Italian flag an important part of the country’s identity. The origin of the Itali...
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Statement by President Sergio Mattarella on the occasion of Italian National Flag Day
Today marks the 226th anniversary of "National Flag Day," the symbol of our homeland. It was January 7, 1797 when the representatives of Bologna, Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, proclaiming the Constitution of the Cispadane Republic, raised the first red white and green Tricolor with horizontal bands, the flag of their unity. Under these colors,...
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La Giornata della Bandiera, il Tricolore compie 222 anni
Si celebra la "Giornata nazionale della Bandiera" istituita 22 anni fa per ricordare la nascita del nostro Tricolore che compie 222 anni. Si festeggia ogni anno il 7 gennaio, con le celebrazioni ufficiali presso il Palazzo del Quirinale e a Reggio Emilia. Seguono poi varie iniziative culturali che coinvolgono la società civile. Quest'anno a celebra...
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