Republic Day

On 2nd of June here in Italy we have the Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), a public holiday that at alternate periods was putted on and off from hoidays calendars, depending on whom side was on Government.
Last time was putted off on 1977, the excuse was economic recession (is it only in Italy that you can claim the fact that you can't have an holiday if you don't have money?), then was again on calendars from year 2000.
On 2nd June 1946 Italy decided to change Government, from monarchy to republic, with one of the most attended votation in country's history.

Someone could think that after 63 years we're not passing a great period, having a so-called "President", as our Prime Minister like to call himself, that act as if he's a sort of absolute monarch, and I'm actually thinking if we really changed government mode or only the people that is ruling the country.

Apart that, this weekend wil be the occasion for many to have a 4-5 days holiday, because 2nd is on Tuesday, and is possible to stay away from work (for those who still have one, of course) from Friday until Wednesday.

If you are around Friuli Venezia Giulia, that is the region where I live, you can take advantage for wine tasting during Cantine Aperte, which is very dangerous tough, especially if you don't have a "designated driver"! :-)

As for now is all, have a nice weekend and careful with the drink!

Ciao!

Udine workshop

On Sunday 23rd we attended a Tai Ji and internal arts workshop, held by Anthony Walmsley.
We were hosted by Mario Antoldi in his gym, which is a nice place in Udine.

As usual we trained not only in the gym, but also in restaurant, even if the training there was not quite "martial" :-)

Anthony is more an encyclopedia than a master, with plenty of notions and interesting info, even if you're not practicing Tai Ji or Chinese martial arts I would recommend a training day, just to "widen your angle"!