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Event in memory of the fallen of Venetico in World War II

Venetico (ME)

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 Venetico, Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII e Piazza Immacolata; Venetico Superiore

Organised by Comitato "Eroi di Venetico nella seconda guerra mondiale"

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Venetico remembers its fallen from World War II with an event that unfolds over several moments between April, May and 12 August 2027. The programme includes a historical conference, the presentation of the volume "Venetico ricorda", a commemorative procession, a military ceremony with flag-raising and laying of a laurel wreath, and an exhibition area. On 12 August 2027 in Venetico Superiore, the day opens with Holy Mass in suffrage of the fallen, followed by a procession from the Chiesa Madre to Piazza Immacolata, the inauguration of the Pietre d'inciampo and an exhibition with war relics and memories. During the initiative, honorary citizenship will be conferred on the Brigata Meccanizzata "Aosta". The event is promoted by the committee "Eroi di Venetico nella seconda guerra mondiale" with the patronage and contribution of the Comune di Venetico and involves the local parishes, the Associazione culturale "Venetico per tutti" and the Croce Rossa.

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Programme: historical conference, presentation of the volume "Venetico ricorda", commemorative procession, military ceremony with flag-raising and laying of a laurel wreath, exhibition area. 12 August 2027, Venetico Superiore: Holy Mass in suffrage of the fallen, procession from the Chiesa Madre to Piazza Immacolata, inauguration of the Pietre d'inciampo, exhibition with war relics and memories. Conferral of honorary citizenship on the Brigata Meccanizzata "Aosta".