Italians Sing From Their Windows During Coronavirus Lockdown

People of Siena, Italy are spreading encouragement in the midst of Coronavirus choas.

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A user from Siena posted this chill-inducing video on twitter which shows people of Siena singing a traditional folk song “E mentre Siena dorme” (“And while Siena sleeps”) from their home windows.

The song, “E mentre Siena dorme” usually sing in a show of local pride. It is also called by the titles “Canto della Verbena,” or “Song of the Verbena”. People sing this song to celebrate the flowering herb, which is used in traditional medicine or perfumes.

This incredible show of solidarity is inspiring the nation and the people around the world.

Verse of the Day

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”

1 Peter 1:18-19