Three-day commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday in Panagyurishte. The festivities began at the Memorial House Theatre with the “150 Greetings from Around the World” initiative, featuring video messages from children and youth globally. Following this, a theatrical performance based on Stefan Tsanev’s Children of the World was presented.
At the event, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov thanked attendees for their commitment to preserving historical memory. He stated that such engagement demonstrates a connection to something greater than the individual, specifically naming Bulgaria. Notable attendees included BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev, Prof.
Georgi Valchev, Rector of the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, and journalist Boyko Vassilev, who is a presenter on Bulgarian National Television’s Panorama. Earlier in the day, participants attended a conference concerning the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, which was organized by BTA and hosted by the Panagyurishte History Museum. The celebrations are scheduled to continue with a 150-flame show at the 20 April Square in Panagyurishte.
The global participation evident in the “Greetings from Around the World” initiative underscores the widespread significance of the event.
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