ROME — Locked down Romans sang an anti-Fascist resistance song out of windows Saturday as Italy celebrated the 75th anniversary of its liberation by Allied forces during World War II. ADVERTISEMENTThe day’s big invent involved everyone joining a singalong from their windows of “Bella Ciao” — an old protest song that turned into Italy’s unofficial anti-Fascist anthem. But remnants of the old far right are still in power across parts of northern Italy that were hardest hit by the new disease. Populist far right leader Matteo Salvini voiced his displeasure with Saturday’s singalong. “I respect those who gave their life for our country’s freedom,” he Salvini tweeted,“But now, instead of singing ‘Bella Ciao’, I think our priority should be to help with money for citizens who are in need.”ADVERTISEMENTRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 25, 2020 21:11 UTC