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S. Egidio. tomorrow a day to remember May 28, 1943 and all other cities devastated by war.

Prize Marguerite BARANKITSE (pictured) , the Angel of Burundi

"Livorno for peace. A journey of memory and hope. " With this theme opens May 30 the day dedicated to the memory of the war that came to our city from the sky. On May 28, 1943 Livorno was devastated by bombing in two months almost completely destroyed, leaving in memory and in people's lives, deep scars and unforgettable even if, today, perhaps less visible. It was destroyed a secular co-existence between different people and completely changed the social fabric.

65 years have passed but the memories are now memories. The Community of Sant'Egidio along with many others Livorno, associations, institutions and friends, it worked because this day also become a memory of this, many of the city when war comes again today, and the common search for ways peace, so necessary for learning to live together despite their differences and social upheaval.

During the march which will move at 17 May 30 from the town square will be heard some evidence of that May 28, 1943, but then voices of contemporary wars in Africa and Asia. They will also remember all those that, as ordinary citizens were spent to save many lives despite the material difficulties and the violence of war. It will be recalled the figure of Don Roberto Angeli , which marks the 30th anniversary of his death, and who even now fight to wrest men, women and children to the violence of war.

At the end of the day in fact, will be awarded the "Pacem in Terris", 2008, established by the Diocese of Livorno in 2003 and has become a national event, expected and significant. A will receive Marguerite BARANKITSE . Survived the genocide in Burundi in 1994, Barankitse saved many children from different ethnic groups During the terrible days of the civil war between Hutus and Tutsis.

Since 2004, when the Community of Sant'Egidio began collecting signatures for May 28 to become the town of Peace Day, many elderly people have written their memories . It re-emerged, lively, and the great tragedy of that day: the pictures, the lives, the remaining places long forgotten, the first of the Scali d'Azeglio where many were imprisoned under the bombs. There are now about 300 tales collected and preserved in the church of San Giovanni Battista. And the collection continues ... who wants to send their memories of May 28, 1943, can send it to the Community of Sant'Egidio by mail to: via Carraia 2, 57100 Livorno, via email at santegidiolivorno@tin.it , or by phone at No. 0586.211893.

program
17:00 pm - Route memory

The stage: Town Hall Square - Greetings initials;

II stage: Via della Madonna-Testimony;

stage III: Via Santa Giulia - Testimony;

stage IV: Piazza Cavour-reading of the call of peace

V stage: Scali D'Azeglio - Homage at the plaque in memory the victims of the bombing (The place housed during the war, one of the shelters that were hit by bombs; memory of the civilians who were killed, many of whom do not have a name yet)

19.00 pm - Delivery Prix Pacem in Terris-Church of San Giovanni Battista

(The Prize will be delivered in the church of San Giovanni Battista, spared by the bombing of the city center, which now houses the memorial to the victims of the war in Livorno. Their stories gathered from relatives and friends are laid, together with evidence of conflicts of other countries, the crucifix on the altar in memory of the pain of all wars and in the hope of peace). Introduction. Greeting by Bishop Paul Breeze - Deposition of memories of the victims of the bombing of Livorno and all wars - Testimony of Marguerite BARANKITSE - Minute of silence in memory of the ongoing conflicts - Allocation of the prize "Pacem in Terris": reading motivation and the award presentation. The award will be delivered by Enio Mancini, witness dell'eccidio of Sant'Anna di Stazzema - Conclusion

21.00 pm - Festival in the square: "W Peace" with the children for the peace of Livorno - Piazza Pio Logo - songs, stories, suggestions for children and young people on peace and war.

Link

- Marguerite Baranksite in Italy raises funds for war orphans from panorama.it
- So I saved ten thousand children , an article by Future