An unexpected invitation to display works from Legato at the hilltop town of Monte San Giovanni Compano on the occasion of the dedication of the bronze medal awarded for Merito Civile was particularly satisfying; it shows that the message of Legato is spreading beyond its immediate area.
Monte San Giovanni Campano was not the scene of fighting as such, but was the victim of occupation, atrocities and later bombing. The records show that 26 civilians were killed, 5 injured, one church completely destroyed, and many houses damaged by bombing.
Piccolo centro, occupato dall'esercito tedesco, partecipò con generoso slancio alla lotta di Liberazione. La popolazione, sotto posta a disagi e sofferenze subi furti, saccheggi e bombardamenti che provocarono vittime civili e danni al patrimonio abitavo.
Nobile esempio di spirito di sacrificio ed amor patrio.
1243-1944 Monte S Giovanni Campano (FR)
The stage became an impromptu, eye-level display space with make-shift supports.
The standards of neighbouring towns are on display outside the exhibition during the ceremony.
A solemn moment of remembrance.
Huge thanks to Chrissy Brook for her invaluable help in mounting this exhibition, being an excellent navigator, and great company :-)
Today I am extra grateful for my new flatmate.
2 comments:
Such great photos. A great opening!
To be honest we had rain and not as many visitors as expected, but every opportunity is welcome. I can't claim that the standards were for Legato, they were simply in front of "our" building during the ceremony. But I do find the "trooping of the colours" fascinating.
Those who did really look at the photos and artwork certainly made it worth all the effort of setting up the exhibition, and you never know what impact it may have had.
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