Gathering of the Alpini: The 83rd National Gathering of Black Feathers in Bergamo.
"Leading actors in many international missions for the stabilization of crisis areas and the safeguarding of security, the Alpini know how to translate the exemplary principles that inspire the specialty into a concrete commitment in favor of the populations for the affirmation of democracy and rule of law ".
While the Alpine troops are currently invading the streets of Bergamo on the occasion of the 83rd National Gathering of Black Feathers, the message of the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano also arrives from Rome to warm the hearts of the Alpine troops.
In a letter sent to the president of the association Corrado Perona, the Head of State received “the respectful homage to the fallen of the glorious specialty and to the Association's standard. The traditional event constitutes a meeting point between the Alpini on leave and on duty and is an important opportunity to revive and strengthen the common heritage of memories and ideals.
The history of the Alpini has been identified, since its inception, with a long and noble tradition of courage, sacrifice and unconditional dedication to duty, in the sign of a deep and unshakable faith in the fundamental values of the Unity and indivisibility of our homeland " .
But the thought of the Head of the Republic also goes to the "former" Penne Nere.
"The Alpini on leave are always ready to do their utmost with incomparable generosity to bring relief in the event of natural disasters and calamities, as evidenced by the recent, very generous intervention in support of the Abruzzo earthquake victims".
The live broadcast - Two and a half hours of live broadcast to follow the great parade which, in Bergamo, represents the highlight of the 83rd National Gathering of the Alpini: the Tgr Lombardia proposes them on Raitre - Sunday 9 May from 9.30 - which will report live the parade through the streets of the city, its atmospheres and its protagonists, the thousands of Alpine troops who have reached Bergamo since Friday.
During the broadcast - on national Raitre from 9.30 to 11.00 and only in the Lombardy region from 11.00 to 12.00 - there will be connections from the stage of the authorities and from the "heart" of the long alpine snake, as well as reports on the gathering, interviews and guests .
Source: Libero.it