ROME – May 9th, 1950 Robert Schuman in Paris explained his idea about the European political cooperation. We are celebrating the birth of the European Union. In this occasion the USR Lazio (Ufficio Scolastico Regionale) in cooperation with: the European Commission - Italian Representative, the National Civil War Victim Association and the EUR Rowing Club, have organized this European Festival. The opening ceremony, at the presence of lots of students, teachers, parents and sportsmen/women, started with the European and Italian Hymn, carried on with sport activities as sailing boats on the EUR lake thanks to Dragon Boat and Dream Nautica, music and ballet exhibitions, the participation of: Historical Group of the Ancient Fanfare of Palliano city, the flag wavers and Sette Rioni of Carpineto Romano Musicians, Miscellanea Chorus, Miscellanea Young Orchestra, Classic Roman Orchestra.
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GUEST - To make the honors of the event was Claudio Schermi (Chairman of the EUR Rowing Club): «I’am proud to be able to host such an important event as the European Day. To everybody I say to do sport, because the sport disciplines join us, just as Europe wants». Gildo De Angelis (General Director of the Regional School Office for Lazio) in his speech remind us: «Today we are celebrating and thanking European Union because since the day of its birth it has allowed to almost all the European citizens to live without wars and in peaceful time. Now it is the time for everybody to build the future, especially to young people. The wish of our Europe is that the progress can develop more and more». Giuseppe Castronovo (President of the National Civil War Victims Association) later emphasized: «This is not an usual day, because it underlines the peace that has been going on for 70 years in our wonderful Europe. Peace is the highest value for human beings. You guys, you have to do all your best to avoid war and try that it never overpower this invaluable worth. This is the most important message that goes from Europe: to preserve peace. War can be eradicated only if the new generations will decide to erase it from the dictionary». Raffaele Chiulli (President ARISF and UIM) echoed him: «I have been very pleased to receive the invitation to this wonderful initiative as a proud citizen of Europe. For us, as sport institutions, this date is fundamental because on 9th May 1950 Europe was born together with its principles and ideals which are the same of the sport federations. Sport, in fact, wins diversity, creating union». Then Valeria Baglio (City Councillor of Rome and President of the Metropolitan Town School Commission) added: «It is wonderful to see European and Italian flags waving on this day, because the EU was certainly an opportunity of growth for Italy and for all the countries that are part of it. We must continue to look with courage and optimism towards Europe, especially for youth generation. This project, born so many years ago, must be strengthened and carried on living in unity and without war».
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CELEBRATION - The celebration, which saw the stipulation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional School Office for Lazio and the EUR Rowing Club to make sport better known and enjoyed by youngers, ended with the students’ launch of 1000 coloured blue balloons in the sky representing the symbol of European flag.
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