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Welcome to one of the most celebrated weeks of spring!

In Sardinia, this week is actually even more festive than in the rest of Italy, as we celebrate some dates that are closely connected to our own history. Here’s what it’s all about:

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April 25th is the day that commemorates Italy’s liberation from the Fascist regime in 1945. On that day, the partisans managed to liberate Milan (although some areas were still under Fascist control, it was limited and no longer decisive). Mussolini was forced to flee the city, but he was captured near the Swiss border, disguised as a partisan, and was immediately executed. It is a very important day in Italian history.

April 28th, besides being the day of Mussolini’s execution, is also Sardinia’s official holiday, called Sa Die de sa Sardigna (Sardinia Day). It is a symbolic occasion to reflect on the history that particularly concerns our region — a land where conquerors often imposed their rule harshly but never managed to erase the Sardinian identity. On April 28th, 1794, Sardinian rebels succeeded in expelling from Cagliari the governors of the so-called “Kingdom of Sardinia.” They were all from Piedmont (Sardinia was largely treated as a colony), and the uprising — led mainly by Vincenzo Sulis — remains a powerful symbol of the Sardinian people’s desire for freedom.

May 1st is a public holiday celebrated in many countries, including Italy, but in Sardinia it also coincides with the festival of Sant’Efisio, the saint who, according to legend, saved Cagliari from the plague. The celebration takes place in Cagliari, where people from all over the island gather together. You can see horses parading, traditional Sardinian Carnival masks, groups wearing the traditional costumes of their regions, and people speaking many varieties of the Sardinian language. And of course, you can eat, drink, and dance to music played on the launeddas. Sant’Efisio represents the heart of our traditions in all their forms.

So… have a wonderful week! It won't be difficult, if you are in Sardinia!

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