General Discussion

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Before it evolved into an anti-fascist anthem, Bella Ciao was “Alla mattina appena alzata” -- composed in the latter half of the 19th century and sung by seasonal workers in the rice paddy fields, especially in Italy’s Po Valley. The song reflects the hardships of the mondina women, the paddy field workers, in the late 19th century, who sang it as a protest against harsh working conditions.