Three-day commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday in Panagyurishte. The opening events included the “150 Greetings from Around the World” initiative, which featured video messages from children and youth globally. Following this, a theatrical performance was staged, based on Stefan Tsanev’s Children of the World.
At the event, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov addressed attendees, thanking them for their commitment to historical memory. He stated that the collective participation demonstrated a connection to something larger than the individual, citing Bulgaria as an example. 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 presenter Boyko Vassilev.
Earlier in the day, participants attended a conference on the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, organized by BTA and hosted by the Panagyurishte History Museum. The celebrations in Panagyurishte are scheduled to continue with a 150 Flamesshow at the 20 April Square. The global reach of the commemorative activities was evident through the “Greetings from Around the World” segment, emphasizing the connection of the event to the wider world.
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