Three-day commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday in Panagyurishte. The opening event 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, adapted from Stefan Tsanev’s Children of the World.
During his speech, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov expressed gratitude to attendees for their commitment to preserving historical memory. He stated, “This demonstrates that we are part of something much larger than ourselves: 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, known for his work on Bulgarian National Television. Earlier in the day, participants attended a conference regarding the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, organized by BTA and hosted at the Panagyurishte History Museum.
The commemorative activities in Panagyurishte are set to continue with a 150 Flamesshow scheduled for the 20 April Square.
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