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Faith, Sacrifice and Valor: the meaning of 4 November in Italian history

Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA)

 Sala comunale "Prof. Cesare Colafemmina", Acquaviva delle Fonti

Organised by Comune di Acquaviva delle Fonti

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The Municipality of Acquaviva delle Fonti, together with the Italian Red Cross - Committee of Acquaviva delle Fonti ODV, organises the conference "Faith, Sacrifice and Valor: the meaning of 4 November in Italian history". The meeting takes place in the "Prof. Cesare Colafemmina" municipal hall and retraces the meaning of the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, between memory and passing the remembrance on to new generations. On stage, representatives of institutions, the Army and the Red Cross take turns, together with scholars of the history of medicine and an indirect testimony linked to the project "Oltre i nomi: in memoria degli eroi senza ritorno". Admission is free and open to all: citizens, schools and associations are invited to participate.

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Time: 10:00 Admission: free and open to the public Programme: - Greetings from Mayor Marco Lenoci - Colonel Mauro Lastella, Italian Army - Captain CRI Ciro Lepore, qualified councillor, instructor and military psychologist - Alfredo Guastamacchia, researcher and populariser of the history of medicine and of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent - Michele Biancofiore, indirect testimony - Sabrina Madio, educational guide of historical objects and curator of the project "Oltre i nomi: in memoria degli eroi senza ritorno"