Why Is Sette Giugno A Public Holiday?
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On 7 June 1919, a pivotal chapter in Malta’s history was written.
A wave of Maltese citizens, driven by poverty and frustration that gripped the islands following the First World War, rose up to challenge the British colonial government.
Though paid at a bitter cost, with some even losing their lives including four protestors this outpouring of popular determination marked a crucial step towards Malta’s eventual independence.
Each year on 7 June, Malta solemnly commemorates Sette Giugno, a moment when ordinary citizens stood up against soaring prices and economic hardship under colonial rule.
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