From Reggio Emilia to Rome, including small provincial towns, today Italy celebrates 228 years of the national flag today. Born on January 7, 1797, in Reggio Emilia, it became the emblem of national identity and unity during the Risorgimento. With the Kingdom of Italy's establishment in 1861, the tricolor flag became the official national flag. Following the establishment of the Italian Republic in 1946, the Tricolor retained its status as a national flag, as defined in Article 12 of the Constitution, which states that it is made up of three equal-sized vertical bars in the colors green, white, and red. This year's celebrations included a range of activities, with a focus on the participation of schools and communities. In Reggio Emilia, where the Tricolor was first adopted by the Cispadane Republic, the official ceremony took place in the historic Sala del Tricolore. Exhibitions and talks at the Tricolor Museum retraced the history and symbolism of the flag, while educational activities and seminars for youth were held in the squares. Other Italian cities have also held important celebrations. In Pisa, Teatro Verdi hosted a concert by the Orchestra della Toscana, accompanied by a series of widespread cultural initiatives. In Biella, the local Alpini group invited residents to display the Tricolor, transforming the streets into a vibrant display of national colors. In Pordenone, an 85-meter flag was unfurled in the main square, accompanied by a performance by the Fanfara dei Bersaglieri.
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