Day of the proclamation of the Republic of Italy
The Ambassador of Italy in Latvia, Sebastiano Fulci 2 June in Riga was held a reception on the occasion of the proclamation of the Republic Italy
70 years ago on 2 June 1946, was founded the Italian Republic, on this day came on the election of all of Italy, for the first time the right to vote were women. Republic day (ital. Festa della Repubblica Italiana) is considered as the birth of a new system of government in the state, when Italy ceased to be a monarchy and moved to the Republican system of government.
The Ambassador of Italy in Latvia, Sebastian Fulci addressed the guests with a welcome speech in Latvian.
The Ambassador congratulated all with the holiday, wished success, well-being, strengthening trade and cultural ties between the peoples of the two countries.
Anthems of the two countries was made in the performance of a remarkable a Cappella choir Riga Solo running Ilze Tormane. Were performed several Italian and Latvian songs.
Opera arias were performed by a soloist of the Latvian National Opera Krisjanis Norvelis
Italian Ambassador Sebastiano Fulci and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Afzal Artikov
