Three-day commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced in Panagyurishte on Thursday with the “150 Greetings from Around the World” initiative. This global effort featured video messages contributed by children and youth from various parts of the world. Following this event, a theatrical play was staged, adapted from Stefan Tsanev’s work, Children of the World.
During his address, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov thanked attendees for their commitment to preserving historical memory, stating that the participation demonstrated a connection to something larger than the community: Bulgaria. Notable attendees included BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev, Professor Georgi Valchev, Rector of the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, and journalist Boyko Vassilev. Earlier in the day, participants attended a conference organized by BTA and hosted at the Panagyurishte History Museum, focusing on the 150th anniversary of the uprising.
The commemorative activities are scheduled to continue, highlighted by a “150 Flamesshow” planned for the 20 April Square in Panagyurishte. The celebrations underscore a widespread remembrance, connecting local history with global participation through the messages received from around the world.
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It is meaningful to see such a global effort marking the anniversary of the April Uprising.
What specific aspects of the April Uprising are being highlighted by the 150th-anniversary commemorations?