Three days of commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday at the Memorial House Theatre in Panagyurishte. The opening featured the “150 Greetings from Around the World” initiative, which incorporated video messages from children and youth globally. Following this, a theatrical performance was presented, based on Stefan Tsanev’s work, Children of the World.
At the event, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov expressed gratitude to attendees for their commitment to historical memory. He stated that such participation signifies a connection to something larger than the individual, citing Bulgaria. Among the notable guests present were Kiril Valchev, Director General of BTA; Milen Mitev, Director General of Bulgarian National Radio (BNR); Prof.
Georgi Valchev, Rector of the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia; and Boyko Vassilev, a journalist and presenter for the Bulgarian National Television’s Panorama talk show. Earlier in the day, participants attended a conference concerning the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, organized by BTA and held at the Panagyurishte History Museum. The commemorative events are scheduled to continue with a large-scale “150 Flamesshow” at the 20 April Square in Panagyurishte.
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Commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday at the Memorial House Theatre in Panagyurishte. The opening event featured the “150 Greetings from Around the W
What specific historical events or figures are being commemorated during the April Uprising’s 150th anniversary?