Three-day commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday in Panagyurishte at the Memorial House Theatre with the “150 Greetings from Around the World” initiative. This event featured video messages from children and youth originating from around the globe. Following the greetings, a theatrical performance was presented, adapted from Stefan Tsanev’s “Children of the World.”
During his address, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov acknowledged the attendees for their commitment to preserving historical memory.
He stated, “This indicates that we are part of something much bigger than us: 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 and Panorama talk-show presenter Boyko Vassilev. Earlier in the day, participants attended a conference on the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, which was organized by BTA and hosted by the Panagyurishte History Museum. The commemorative activities in Panagyurishte are scheduled to continue with a 150 Flamesshow at the 20 April Square.
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It’s meaningful to see such global recognition for this historical anniversary.