Overview
- At the inauguration in the Guardia di Finanza auditorium, President Sergio Mattarella called culture a primary instrument of dialogue and peace.
- Mattarella said investing in culture means investing in democracy, and pressed for eliminating territorial imbalances to reinforce national cohesion.
- The ceremony, broadcast live on Rai 3, featured Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, regional president Marco Marsilio, and Mayor Pierluigi Biondi.
- The public program included the 'Sotto un Unico Cielo' drone show, a lantern and marionette parade to Piazza Duomo, and the lighting of the 'Faro 99' installation.
- The day’s events also drew political attention after Mayor Biondi, questioned on antifascism, described his earlier remark as ironic but said he is not 'anti' anything.