Ragusa, the Day of National Unity celebrated in Piazza San Giovanni

This morning, in a crowded and intimate San Giovanni Square, the official ceremony for the Day of National Unity, the Constitution, the Anthem, and the Flag took place, an event that each year brings together institutions, students, and citizens around the foundational symbols of the Republic.

The event, organized by the Free Municipal Consortium of Ragusa, the Prefecture, and the Municipality, marked the 165th celebration of this anniversary, which coincides with March 17, the date of Italian Unification. A morning filled with solemn moments, opened by the arrival of civil and military authorities and the raising of the flag accompanied by the Hymn of Mameli, also echoed by the famous quote from Goffredo Mameli featured on the official poster: a call for unity that still resonates strongly today.

At the center of the ceremony was the laying of the laurel wreath at the Monument to the Fallen, an act that reaffirmed the bond between historical memory and civic commitment. Immediately afterward, Prefect Tania Giallongo read the message from the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, which each year emphasizes the value of national cohesion, institutional responsibility, and fidelity to constitutional principles.

Following this, the prayer and blessing of the Monument to the Fallen by the Bishop of Ragusa, Mons. Giuseppe La Placa, added a moment of spiritual reflection, highlighting the communal aspect of the occasion.

The event saw the participation of representatives from the law enforcement agencies, veterans' associations, students, and ordinary citizens, testifying to a tradition that continues to be felt and shared. In a time marked by uncertainties and tensions, this morning's celebration reminded everyone of the importance of gathering around the symbols that keep the country united and preserve its history.