"One of the unfired bullet casings authorities are saying was found with the gun used in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is apparently inscribed with lyrics from a famous, old Italian anti-fascist anthem. The words "O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao" form the chorus of "Bella Ciao" a song with murky origins and an evolving legacy ranging from being sung by workers in the rice fields of 19th-century Italy to appearing in a contemporary TV show and video game."
"Sung annually on April 25 during Italy's Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione), which commemorates the liberation of Italy from the fascist regime and Nazi occupation, "Bella Ciao" is a much-mythologized song in Italian culture. The song is also sung around the world, with artists as diverse as Tom Waits, Becky G and Yves Montand contributing versions over the years. "It's been performed in almost every language from Albanian to Yiddish,""
An unfired bullet casing recovered alongside the gun used to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk was inscribed with the chorus "O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao". Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and said investigators recovered bullets from the assault that bore inscriptions. "Bella Ciao" is an Italian anti-fascist anthem with murky origins, sung on Italy's Liberation Day and historically by workers in 19th-century rice fields. The song has been performed worldwide by diverse artists, translated into many languages, and has appeared in contemporary television and video games. The lyrics move from a morning greeting to a partisan dying for freedom.
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