Singing from the rooftops: Thousands of Italians in Milan and Rome take to balconies to sing and play instruments in bid cheer each other up amid coronavirus lockdown
- ) Families and neighbors in Rome, Milan, Palermo and other cities also crashed pots together in the flashmob
- Messages were circulated on social media to organize the second noisy event for the streets in two days
- Italy remains on coronavirus lockdown and has reported , (cases and) deaths due to the virus
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(Luke Andrews For Mailonline
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Thousands of Italians have applauded healthcare workers from balconies and windows as they try to raise their spirits during the coronavirus lockdown.
Families and neighbors also sang and crashed pots and pans together for the flashmob in Rome, Milan, Naples , Palermo and other cities across the country, which was organized through Whatsapp for midday today.
They also shouted phrases including ‘Viva l’Italia’ (Long live Italy) and ‘Vinceremo’ (we will win). The few cars on the street joined the chorus by blaring their horns.
Many also waved banners decorated with rainbows and the phrase ‘Andra tutto benne’ (everything will go well).
It follows yesterday’s flashmob where Italians united their voices for a rousing rendition of the national anthem Fratelli d ‘ Italia.
‘I received a circulating message, forwarded to me by a friend … which is basically encouraging Italians to participate in a kind of flashmob on Friday 13 at 6pm, ‘said Rome resident Yemi Adeyeye. ‘My street came alive at that time. It was a euphoric moment. ‘
Jessica Phelan, , who has lived in Rome for two and a half years , said neighbors were waving and saying ciao to each other, and called out ‘a domani’ (see you tomorrow) afterwards.
‘I think it shows that people will continue to seek community,’ she said, ‘even if they can’t socialize – it’s a way to say we’re all in it together’.
Italy has reported more than
, cases of coronavirus since the outbreak began and more than 800 deaths.
Residents on balconies sing ‘Azzurro’ during a flash mob to raise morale as the coronavirus lockdown in Italy continues
A man, next to an Italian flag, takes part in a flash mob to raise morale as Italian government continues restrictive movement measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak, in Rome
People applaud Italians doctors during a flash mob to raise morale as the deadly coronavirus rips through Italy
Peop le applaud Italians doctors during a flash mob to raise morale, as the Italian Government imposes coronavirus lockdown
People sing from their home window during a flash mob launched across Italy to bring people together in Rome
People sing from their home window during a flash mob launched across Italy to bring people together in Rome
People were also seen applauding Italy’s doctors and healthcare workers as they sung during the flashmob in Rome today
Italians sit on their balconies in Rome and clap for healthcare workers in the flashmob organized through social media
People cheer and sing from their balconies in Rome today. The country has been placed on lockdown due to the virus
Two women applaud healthcare workers in the Gabriella neighborhood of Rome this morning
A family waves and sings from their balcony in Rome’s Gabriella district today. The Italians are aiming to lift the national spirit
People pictured standing on their balconies with pets, and one with a dog, in Rome today
Banners reading ‘Andra tutto benne’ and the Italian flag are shown on this balcony in Rome’s Gabriella district
People wave and clap their hands during the flashmob in Rome’s Gabriella district
Italy has reported , (cases of coronavirus and deaths. The second highest number in Europe is in Spain, with 2, 231
Two women applaud from their balconies in Milan, Italy, as their country remains in lockdown
A girl smiles and claps as she joins in the flashmob in Milan, Italy, today. It was organized by musicians through Whatsapp
A pair hold up a banner reading ‘everything will go well’ as they remain stuck in their house in Naples, Italy, today
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