Meeting: World War II in Ghislarengo

A meeting to ensure we never forget

In the heart of the rice-growing plains between Vercelli and the Valsesia valley, the small municipality of Ghislarengo (Province of Vercelli, Piedmont) dedicates a special meeting to the memory of World War II. This historical and cultural event was organized by the local administration to commemorate the years of the conflict and their profound impact on a village that today counts just over eight hundred inhabitants.

The memory of a village

Like many towns in Upper Piedmont, Ghislarengo experienced the scars of war and the Resistance firsthand. The village was the birthplace of figures linked to the partisan struggle, including Francesco Cassetta, a partisan from Ghislarengo who was executed in Vercelli on February 27, 1945, alongside his comrades. Episodes like this are part of the shared history of the Vercelli area, making this public meeting—which gathers memories, documents, and local testimonies—particularly significant.

A community gathering

The initiative is part of the calendar of events promoted in Ghislarengo, which is also enlivened throughout the year by the Pro Loco and local associations. Unlike traditional village festivals and fairs, this meeting has a vocation for reflection and the transmission of memory, aimed at both older residents, who are the guardians of direct memories, and the younger generations.

Where it takes place

The meeting is held in Ghislarengo, a municipality in the Province of Vercelli located about 20 kilometers north of the provincial capital, easily accessible from the main roads of Upper Piedmont. For information and details, you can contact the Municipality of Ghislarengo and the Terre dell'Alto Piemonte tourist circuit, which manages the promotion of local events.