Milan, November 6 (askanews) – Over 340 visitors, including more than 20 students, flocked to the Defence Village set up at the Circus Maximus for the November 4th celebrations. This year's event, however, has changed face following the tragic incident in Bosnia-Herzegovina. From a place of celebration and encounter with the Armed Forces, the Village has also transformed into a space of reflection and remembrance for the fallen and of closeness to the wounded soldiers and their families.
Thousands of people left flowers and messages at the memorial stone and in the Remembrance Corner, or stood in silence. Throughout the days, citizens, especially young people, were able to experience firsthand the activities and resources of the Defense: from land, sea, and air operations to space and cyber, to international missions and rescue efforts. Special attention was paid to the younger generations, with informational tours and initiatives designed to introduce even the youngest members of the public to the world of the Armed Forces.
Among these, a comic strip created by the Ministry of Defense and distributed to visitors and in some schools to explain, through simple language, the meaning of November 4th and the values of memory, unity and peace.
Askanews