Three-day commemorations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising commenced on Thursday in Panagyurishte. The opening events 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 work, Children of the World.
During his address, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov acknowledged the attendees for their commitment to preserving historical memory. He stated that the gathering demonstrated a connection to something larger than the individual, identifying it as Bulgaria. Notable attendees included BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev, Prof.
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 organized by BTA and hosted by the Panagyurishte History Museum, focusing on the 150th anniversary of the Uprising. The celebrations are scheduled to continue with a “150 Flamesshow” at the 20 April Square in Panagyurishte.
The international participation seen through the “Greetings from Around the World” segment underscored the global interest in the historical significance of the event.
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