Marsala, 8-11 May 2025: The Windy City flies towards the 72nd National Meeting of Bersaglieris
Marsala is preparing to experience an extraordinary event that combines history, music and national spirit. From 8 to 11 May 2025, the city will host the 72nd National Gathering of Bersaglieris, turning into a large open-air theatre where the notes of fanfares and the energy of feathers in the wind will echo. An event full of meaning, celebrating one of Italy's most beloved and recognisable military corps, capable of uniting generations between past and future.
A rich and engaging programme
The four-day gathering will consist of solemn moments, religious celebrations, sports activities and musical performances. Thursday 8 May, the flag-raising at the Monument of the Thousand will mark the official opening of the event, followed by an inclusive walk through the historic centre and the inauguration of the Museum of the Bersagliere at the Monumental Complex of San Pietro. The Bersagliere Village, set up in the Archaeological Park, will host stands of handicrafts, culture and local products.
Friday 9 will be the turn of dynamic activities, such as the indoor cycling lesson "Those with the heart of a Bersagliere" and one sea rescue simulation by the Coast Guard. The afternoon will see the arrival of the National Medal Collection at the Town Hall, while in the evening the Empire Theatre will frame the "Europe Day"with the first big fanfare concert.
Saturday will be dedicated to recollection and identity: the Holy Mass at the Mother Church, l'commemorative philatelic cancellationtributes to the Fallen and a military gymnastic essay at the municipal stadium. Marsala's squares will then come alive with evening concerts, while in Republic Square will be held on final concert of the day, sealing the unity of music and memory.
The 'Peloritani' fanfare and the eagerly awaited final parade of the rally
Among the most impressive events is the programme of the 'Peloritani' fanfare will animate Monday 17 March with a series of itinerant concerts between Piazza Marconi, Porta Mazara, Piazza Matteotti and the Mother Church, until the grand finale in front of the theatre. A symbolic anticipation of the bersaglieresco spirit that will invade Marsala.
The highlight will be held Sunday 11 Maywith the traditional Bersaglieri parade along a route that will touch symbolic places in the centre: from Francesco Pizzo Square a Via Mazzini, from People's Square until Boeo waterfrontwith a final salute to the Tribuna d'Onore in Piazza della Vittoria. To close, civil and military commemorations will pay tribute to the Honourable Benedetto Cottone, to the victims of the 11 May 1943 bombing and to Giuseppe Garibaldi, before thelowering the flag at the Monument to the Thousand.
The wind of history blows strong
Framing the celebrations is an evocative text that captures the soul of bersaglierismo: "Maiora Viribus Audere - To dare more, one can. One must." This is the central verse of the poem composed by Vito Cirinesiwho was able to put into words the energy of a running people, propelled by the wind, fanfares and memory. Every feather is a hope, every step a choice: a silent pride, which does not impose itself but gives itself, as the author writes.
Marsala, city of salt, wind and the Thousand, is thus preparing to become the capital of bersaglierismo, welcoming thousands of visitors in an embrace of brotherhood, identity and passion.
Published by Condoralex
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