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Italian Day a Hit at Reservoir - Festa della Repubblica

Published
June 20, 2021

Melbourne’s lockdown didn’t get in the way of Festa della Repubblica celebrations at Mayflower Reservoir recently.

The Italian National Day - Festa della Repubblica - is celebrated on the second day of June each year. Festa della Repubblica commemorates the 1946 referendum when the Italian population was called to decide what form of government they wanted after the Second World War. After 85 years of monarchy, Italy became a Republic.

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While the main celebration takes place in Rome, Mayflower Reservoir residents think that their own celebration is just as important - complete with Italian music, biscotti, singing and even some dancing.

Team members Helen and Angela, of Italian heritage herself, joined in the fun, too.

Watch the video below to see how residents got into the spirit of the festivities.

Italian National Day - Festa della Repubblica

While the main celebration takes place in Rome, Mayflower Reservoir residents think that their own celebration is just as important - complete with Italian music, biscotti, singing and even some dancing.