Put on your Sunday best traditional Valdesian outfit.
(Also known as Waldensen)
Strike up the band
Fly your colors and flags
Walk with your friends and neighbors to the next village
And worship together in celebration of your liberation
February 17, 1848
Free to worship as you see fit and free to vote and become a full citizen denied for way too many years.
Our valley has a long history of persecution for it inhabitants that sought to escape and live their lives in peace. That goal finally became a reality with the unification if Italy and the process of healing as Catholics and Protestants found their way to continue to live and work side by side with each other.
It''s a fascinating history and I have written about it a few times and have links to other sites with various information. So if you are interested I ail post a few links below to previous posts.
- Valdesians or Waldensens Walking Proud and Free
- Viva la Valdesian Liberazione 2011
- 2010 Valdesian Waldensen Liberation Day
- "Lâ Calhëtta dë Prâl" a Valdesian Soup
- Waldensen or Valdesian Liberation Day February 17, 2008
2 comments:
All looks great fun!
It is LW. Thanks for stopping by. How are things down in the toe of Italy?
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