On Friday 10 February, at 10.30 am, the commemorative ceremony for the Day of Remembrance 2023 will be held at the Foiba National Monument in Basovizza in the presence of civil, military, religious authorities and representatives of the Committee for the Martyrs of the Foibe and of the Associations and entities that take part and adhere to the program of celebrations. Shortly before, at 9.30:149, a joint laurel wreath will be laid by the FVG Region, the Prefecture and the Municipality of Trieste at Foiba n.XNUMX in Monrupino.

This will be the central moment of the Day of Remembrance which is celebrated on February 10 of each year in memory of the victims of the Foibe, the Istrian, Fiuman, Julian and Dalmatian Exodus and the events of the eastern border. Established in 2004, it represents a moment of reflection and silence on one of the tragedies of the twentieth century. The chosen date is the day in 1947 when the Paris Peace Treaties were signed, which assigned Istria, Kvarner, the city of Zara with its province and most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia, previously part of Italy. The Foiba di Basovizza – National Monument of Trieste represents the most important place of remembrance in Italy on this occasion and, like every year, also in 2023 it will be the venue of the attended and solemn ceremony.

The entire and intense program of celebrations and events promoted by the Municipality of Trieste in collaboration with the Committee for the Martyrs of the Foibe was officially presented today (Monday 6 February) during a press conference, held in the council room of the Municipality of Trieste, which was introduced by the municipal councilor for Culture Giorgio Rossi and which saw the interventions of the president of the ANVGD Renzo Codarin, the president of the National League Paolo Sardos Albertini, the vice president of the Union of Istrians Nelia Verginella, the director of the IRCI Piero Delbello and the curator of the Historical Museums Anna Krekic. Thanking all those who collaborated and made this intense and varied program possible, which in about forty days offers more than 23 events, the councilor for Culture Giorgio Rossi, highlighted the commitment aimed at implementing the educational activity and expressed particular praise for the meritorious activity carried out by the National League, which is taking care of the Monument of the Foiba of Basovizza as a "cathedral". Rossi recalled that this year the Museum of Istrian, Fiumana and Dalmatian Civilization will be open and operational in the spaces of Warehouse 26 in the Old Port of Trieste.

Il calendar of cultural activities organized by the various associations involved are taking place throughout the month of February and until March 10. Going into detail, here are the scheduled events, of which the first two have already taken place.

 

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3

17.30 hours

Civic Museum of Istrian, Fiumana and Dalmatian Civilization

via Turin 8

Presentation of the novel Eden in flames

Presenting the volume by Gabriele Marconi: the president of the Italian Dalmatians-Trieste Renzo de' Vidovich and the historian Diego Redivo. The author will be present.

By the Free Municipality of Zara in Exile, Italian Dalmatians in the World – Delegation of Trieste and the Rustia Traine Dalmatian Foundation.

SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY

17.30 hours

Association of Istrian Communities

via Belpoggio 29/1

Voices and sounds of Terra Rossa

A journey through texts and poems of the Istrian peninsula on a musical carpet by Paolo Butti, with songs by authors (including Sergio Endrigo) and the actor voices of Paolo Massaria and Viviana Piccolo. By the Association of Istrian Communities, Trieste.

 

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY

17.30 hours

Gopcevich Palace, Bobi Bazlen Hall

Via Rossini 4

Presentation of the volume Vinicio Lago. The Suspended Truth

Presenting the book by Andrea Legovini (Luglio Editore): Paolo Sardos Albertini, president of the National League, and Roberto Volpetti, president of the Osoppo Partisans Association. The author and Paola Del Din, Gold Medal for Military Valor, will be present. Edited by the National League and the Osoppo Partisans Association.

 

18.00 hours

Association of Istrian Communities

via Belpoggio 29/1

Presentation of the publishing activity of the Association of Istrian Communities

The Association presents its editorial activity of the last year and the renewed graphic design of the The New Julian Voice, in addition to the new director Antonio Schiavulli.

By the Association of Istrian Communities, Trieste.

 

THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY

ore17.30

Civic Museum of Istrian, Fiumana and Dalmatian Civilization

via Turin 8

Opening of the exhibition IN EXILE. Different Atmospheres and Propagandas

The exhibition, curated by Piero Delbello, aims to revive the atmosphere in which the Julian-Dalmatian exiles found themselves once they arrived in the Italian Venezia Giulia between 1946 and the 50s. Curated by IRCI, Regional Institute for Istrian-Fiuman-Dalmatian Culture.

 

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10

9.30 hours

Foiba di Monrupino – National Monument

Homage to the Monrupino Foiba

A joint laurel wreath will be laid by representatives of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the Prefecture of Trieste and the Municipality of Trieste.

 

10.30 hours

Foiba di Basovizza – National Monument

WEDDING SHOES commemorative.Solemn celebration of Remembrance Day 2023 in memory of the Dalmatian Julian exodus and the Foibe tragedy.

 

17.30 hours

Politeama Rossetti, Bartoli Hall

45th September Avenue XNUMX

Lecture by Professor Stefano Pilotto

Stefano Pilotto, professor at the University of Udine, will speak on the topic Remembrance Day: What We Must Remember.

By Lega Nazionale, FederEsuli, ANVGD, Free Municipality of Pola in Exile, Free Municipality of Zadar in Exile, Association of Istrian Communities, CDM – Multimedia Documentation Center.

 

 

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11

15.30 hours

Monumental Cemetery of Sant'Anna

Laying of a laurel wreath for the clergy in exile

Don Davide Chersicla will deliver the funeral oration in memory of the priests of Istrian, Rijeka and Dalmatian origin buried in Campo IX dei Sacerdoti.

By the Association of Istrian Communities – Trieste.

 

17.30 hours

Politeama Rossetti, Bartoli Hall

45th September Avenue XNUMX

"Boats without a rudder”. Atlas of refugee camps in the Trieste area

Show by and with the historian Francesco Fait. And with the actress Marzia Postogna and the musician Eduardo Contizanetti.

By CDM, ANVGD, Lega Nazionale in collaboration with the Association of Istrian Communities, the Association of Dalmatian Italians in the World, the Association of Polesani Italians in the World, Federesuli.

 

 

SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

11.00 hours

Revoltella Museum, Marco Sofianopulo Auditorium

via Diaz 27

Concerto Masterpieces of Classicism

Repeat of the concert of Saturday 11 February (17 pm) at the Italian Community of Fiume.

Pianist Giovanni Bellucci performs with the “Nuova Orchestra Ferruccio Busoni” conducted by Maestro Massimo Belli.

By the Istrian-Venetian Cultural Circle “Istria”, Trieste.

 

 

 

 

16.15 hours

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore

Holy Mass and Concert of Remembrance

Solemn mass in memory of the Julian-Dalmatian exiles who died in exile, officiated by Don Davide Chersicla. Following (at 17 pm), in the theatre next to the church, the Maniago Philharmonic will hold the concert The boundaries of a heart.

By the Association of Istrian Communities, Trieste. With the patronage of the National Association of Venezia Giulia and Dalmatia, Association of Italians of Pula and Istria – Free Municipality of Pula in Exile, Italian Dalmatians in the World – Free Municipality of Zadar in Exile.

 

 

WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY

ore17.30

Civic Museum of Istrian, Fiumana and Dalmatian Civilization

via Turin 8

Screening of the documentary Starting Over: The Julian Settlements Between Cellina and Meduna. Stories, Memories, Hopes

The Proceedings of the related Conferences held at the IRCI headquarters in via Torino are presented together with the film.

By IRCI, Regional Institute for Istrian-Fiuman-Dalmatian Culture in collaboration with the Municipality of Montereale Valcellina.

 

18.00 hours

Online on Zoom platform

Debate March 25, 1942: with the Belvedere Pact the Kingdom of Yugoslavia becomes part of the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis

Speakers include the president of the Italian Dalmatians-Trieste, Renzo de' Vidovich, university professor Stefano Pilotto and the president of the National League Paolo Sardos Albertini. The debate is open to all.

By the Free Municipality of Zara in Exile, Italian Dalmatians in the World – Delegation of Trieste and the Rustia Traine Dalmatian Foundation.

 

 

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18

17.00 hours

Tonello Palace

via S.Pellico 2

Presentation of the volume Ancient memories of the land of Istria and my family

Volume-testimony of Domenico Bonifacio, published by the Union of Istrians, Trieste. Edited by the Union of Istrians – Free Province of Istria in Exile.

 

 

WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY

18.00 hours

Porto Vecchio, Warehouse 26, Sala Luttazzi

Presentation of the documentary The faces of memory

Isabel Russinova presents the film, written and directed by her, with interviews with the last exiles and the remaining first generation. Filming and photography by Marco Tessarolo.

By the Association of Istrian Communities, Trieste.

 

 

THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY

17.00 hours

Auditorium of the House of Music

3 Capital Street

Presentation of the ESPOES Project: the Virtual Museum of the Exodus is born

The meeting presents the new multimedia and interactive exhibition dedicated to the history of the Exodus and the Foibe.

By the Istrian-Venetian Cultural Circle “Istria”, Trieste.

 

 

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24

16.30 hours

Tonello Palace

via S.Pellico 2

WEDDING SHOES

Awarding of the Flag of the Province of Istria.

By the Union of Istrians – Free Province of Istria in Exile.

 

17.30 hours

National League Hall

Donota Street 2

Presentation of the volume Spartacus Schergat: Hero of a Time Now Gone

Andrea Vezzà's book is presented by Paolo Sardos Albertini, president of the National League, and by the author.

By the National League.

 

 

MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY

16.30 hours

Tonello Palace

via S.Pellico 2

Presentation of the volume SN Giacinto Pullino 1960/1975

The publication is edited by the Union of Istrians, Trieste.

By the Union of Istrians – Free Province of Istria in Exile.

 

 

FRIDAY 3 MARCH

17.30 hours

Gopcevich Palace, Bobi Bazlen Hall

Via Rossini 4

Presentation of a volume on Geppino Micheletti

The book, entitled Geppino Micheletti (1905-1961). Life, works and recognitions of the doctor hero of the Vergarolla massacre (Apice Libri), is presented by the author Duccio Vanni. Edited by the National League.

 

 

FRIDAY 10 MARCH

16.30 hours

Tonello Palace

via S.Pellico 2

WEDDING SHOES

Awarding of the Histria Terra Prize 2023 edition.

By the Union of Istrians – Free Province of Istria in Exile.

 

The Circles adhering to the Giuliani nel Mondo Association of Trieste and spread across the five continents have many initiatives planned in their own offices or at institutional and government ones. In Trieste, the Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Zion officiated by Don Ettore Malnati (Wednesday 8 February at 19.00:XNUMX).

 

Guided tours of “Magazzino 18”

Old Port, Warehouse 26

• Saturday 11 February: 12.00 am and 15.30 pm
• Tuesday 14th, Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th February: 16.00 pm
• Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th February: 10.30am

reservation required: irci.ierioggidomani@gmail.com - 351 7590343

Organized by IRCI, Regional Institute for Istrian-Rijeka-Dalmatian Culture.

 

Extraordinary opening of the CRP National Character Museum of Padriciano

Location Padriciano

• from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February: 10.30am-12.30pm and 14.30pm-16.00pm

By the Union of Istrians – Free Province of Istria in Exile.

 

Extension of the opening hours of the Documentation Center of the Basovizza Foiba Shrine

Basovizza Foiba - National Monument

• from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th February: 10.00am-18.00pm

By the National League.

It should also be remembered that the National League is providing buses that will leave at 9.00:10 on Friday XNUMX February from Piazza Oberdan to reach the Foiba di Basovizza. To book seats, you can contact the National League itself. Furthermore, as part of the project “Le Tracce del Ricordo” in collaboration with the Special Projects Office Research Institutions, Schools and Logistics, School, Education and Libraries Service, the National League has purchased 260 tickets , distributed free of charge to students of the city high schools participating in the project: Volta, Ziga Zois, Ial, Nordio, Petrarca, Deledda Fabiani, Da Vinci Carli Sandrinelli, Nautical, to attend, on Thursday 9 February at 20.30 pm, the show “Magazzino 18” at the Politeama Rossetti; the show will also be attended by about forty students from Borgo Hermada – Terracina and guests of the National League, always within the scope of the project “Le Tracce del Ricordo”.

The initiatives are free to enter and open until all seats are taken. Info: www.triestecultura.it and at the organizers of the individual events.