The Italian flag marks national unity
even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Sergio
Mattarella said on Flag Day Thursday.
"Today is the 224th anniversary of National Flag Day, the
patriotic symbol that is dearest to Italians," he said.
"During these long months, so difficult for Italy and the whole
world, we have felt great emotion in seeing so many tricolour
flags displayed at windows, terraces, and houses all along the
peninsula.
"...The Tricolour, as perhaps never before in such an intense
way, has represented our identity, the feeling of cohesion of a
people that wants to look forward, without forgetting the
suffering provoked by the pandemic, but with a desire to restart
and recover".
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