Founder

Piercarlo von Bòrmida is the founder and the first head of state of BARDO micronation. He holds the title of Duke of BARDO but he never uses his titles outside the micronational community.

Interdisciplinary artist he is well knowed as musician pioneer in italian eletronic scene since 1984.

Born into an ancient family with several historical figures, he chose to live in close contact with nature and its true inhabitants, becoming a convinced defender of the individual freedom of the beings of the planet and the potential of art as response to the degradation of the modern world.

 

Awards and Honours of H.G. the Duke Piercarlo von Bòrmida of Bardo

Cavaleiro Honoràrio da Real Irmandade de São Miguel da Ala - Portugal (September 29, 2003)

Prior of the Abbey of Kernunnos (June 21, 2016)

Grand Master and Prior of the Order of the Black Star (February 20, 2020)

Honorary Citizen of Grand Duchy of Flandrensis (September 04, 2020)

King of Arms of Academia San Faustino - Argentina (July 25, 2020)

Grand Cross Knight of the Order of the Meltin' Mountain of Grand Duchy of Flandrensis (September 04, 2020)

Noble citizen of Ladonia invested with the title of Baron (November 05, 2021)

Knight of the Order of San Fortunato (August 27, 2022)

Knight of the Order of Flame of Burgundy (August 03, 2024)

 

Head of Government

The Regent is the official representative of the micronation and he has several constitutional powers like the appointment of ministers or ambassadors, signing treaties, attend official meetings and receptions.

He always works in agreement with citizens.

 

 

Duke of BARDO

The Regent holds the title of Duke of BARDO but, as already stated in the presentation, he holds the noble rank in place of only one recognized kingdom: mother Nature. This is why the Duke usually uses the appellative Her Grace (abbreviation H.G.) instead of the more popular High Royal Highness. The term Duchy derives from the ancient Germanic meaning of tribe, a concept to which we are very attached for our love for independent communities. In particular the period of the Dukes (also called 'anarchy') indicates the decade of interregnum during which the Lombard kingdom did not have a sovereign, but was governed in a collegial way by the various Lombard dukes recently settled and independent of each other.

 

 

Ministers and Ambassadors

Ministers and Ambassadors are in office for one year, at the end of which a new appointment is made. If they have worked for the welfare of BARDO and their citizens, it is possible that they will be re-elected with full confidence.

 

List of Ministries, to be defined:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Mq. F. Fiore (JAP)

Ministry of Extra-Terrestrial Affairs and Interplanetary Cooperation: Nob. M. Marsili  (IT)

Ministry of Expressive Interconnections: Visc. I. Caraccio (OC)

Ministry of Relations between Animals (human and not): Dss. E. Anghilante (OC)

Ministry of the Four Directions: Bar. R. Giraudo (FR)

Ministry of Public Health: Dott. V. Merciadri (IT)

Ministry of Wild Growth: M. Maltese (IT)

Ministry of Well Being: M. Calautti (IT)

Ministry of Innovation: G. Marchetti (IT)

Ministry of Mysteriosophical Practises: Count of Saìnt Germain (?)

Ministry of Defense of Beauty: E. Mondini (IT)

Ministry of Heroic Agriculture: F. Luciano (IT) - to be confirmed*

 

List of Ambassadors, to be defined:

Ambassador of Elsewhere: O. Vanini (IT)

Ambassador to Neapolitan Republic: Mq. G. Ciccarelli (IT)

Ambassador to San Marino Republic: L. Cesàri (IT)

Ambassador of Nowhere: T. Southgate (UK)

Ambassador to Argentina: Nob. E. Toti (ARG)

Ambassador to Belgium: P. Cristiani  (IT)

Ambassador to all Spain from Caledonia to Asturias: A. R. Solares (SP)

Ambassador to Triveneto: R. Brughera (IT)

Ambassador to Tuscany: Dott. A. M. Pollastrini (IT)

Ambassador to India: H. J. Parmar (IND)

Ambassador to Nigeria: A. D. Oluwagbenga (NIG)

Ambassador to Occitania: S. Degioanni (OC)

Ambassador to Amazon: Dott. M. Zagni (IT)

 

Environmental protection

The practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and government itself works to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment.

Where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends. 

All citizens of BARDO are committed with a daily life conduct that has the least impact on the environment and are committed to the defense and protection of domestic and wild animals. Bardo has a little Sanctuary for them.

 

National holidays

Foundation Day - 20 February - Foundation of the BARDO micronation.

National Flag Day - 20 May - Celebration of the establishment of the national symbol of BARDO.

Constitution Day - 21 June - Commemoration of the first constitution and Summer Solstice.

Arts Day - 1 September - Celebrates the birthday of Carmelo Bene, protector of Arts.

 

Language

English is the official language of BARDO. In everyday use, Italian is used by the majority of the subjects in BARDO.

In Court, the official language while still the English has also regular use, especially by the government and it is the only language used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ItalianFrench, Piedmontese and Occitan has also regular use between citizens. 

 

Religion

Since the founding of the BARDO micronation, religious freedom is guaranteed by law to all citizens. The Genius Loci of the BARDO is Kernunnos, the ancient God of forest, represented ideally in the coat of arms by two red deer.