Auguri per la Festa della Donna!
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Happy International Women’s Day! (La Giornata Internazionale della Donna).
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On the 8th of March, International Women’s Day is celebrated widely around the World. The origins and history of this celebration are varied and date as far back as the 1800’s. (For more information, see the Wikipedia link below.)
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In 1945 (when the Italian Republic was born, after the period of Musolini and Fascism) the Union of Italian Women declared that March 8th – also known as “Festa della Donna”- should be dedicated to the celebration of womanhood across the country.
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Men and women (but especially men) offer bunches of yellow mimosa flowers (the yellow fragrant spring flower from the acacia tree) to all the important women in their lives. It is common to give flowers to family members, friends and co-workers.
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This day is an important opportunity that provides the chance to consider and discuss women’s rights and their role in society.
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Here, a few links to info and commentaries on la Festa della Donna. Some are in Italian… if you need help, you might try the URL/webpage translator at iGoogle.
- Current Events: Italy Celbrates Women’s Day
- Info at Wikipedia
- Words & phrases for the occasion: Frasi di auguri Festa della Donna
- Video: Mimose
- Article in an Italian newspaper: Free Museum Admission
- The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) just published this report: “Aid in support of gender equality and women’s empowerment 2007-2008”
Great article-would like to publish in my free newsletter for seniors but was wondering if the information applies to Washington residents as well?
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I’m glad you enjoyed my blog post and found value in the article. The information applies to all women everywhere.
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Tanti auguri = All the best,
Jodina