With a prayer service in the cathedral church “Holy Virgin Mary”, served by H.V.Pr. Metropolitan Nikolay of Plovdiv at 11:00 a.m., a solemn celebration in front of the monument to the Russian liberators of Bunardjika at 12:00 p.m., a memorial service for the heroes who died for the freedom of Bulgaria at the militia monument at the Central Cemetery at 1:30 p.m., the 146th anniversary will be celebrated in Plovdiv from the Liberation from Ottoman rule and National Holiday of Bulgaria – March 3.
The official speech will be delivered by Lyubozar Fratev – honorary citizen of Plovdiv. The presenter will be one of the best reciters in Bulgaria – Hristo Hristov.
In the ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers at 12.00, a representative platoon, wreath-bearers, a military brass band and the “Patriotism” committee will take part. And this year, before the start of the solemn celebration, the members of the “Patriotism” committee will once again lead the people of Plovdiv in the “Walk of freedom” – a procession to the top of Bunardjika, led by replicas of the flags of the Bulgarian militia.
During the day, on the occasion of the holiday, the municipality of Plovdiv organized two concerts with free admission for Plovdiv residents and guests of the city. You can hear a festive concert of Big Band Plovdiv, conductor Nikolay Geshev and soloist Edith Unjiyan at 1:00 p.m. at Stefan Stambolov Square. At 4:30 p.m., a festive concert of the Air Force Representative Brass Orchestra, conducted by Capt. Dimitar, begins at the same place. Christ’s
In the evening at “Centralen” square at 6:30 p.m., a solemn inspection – dawn will take place on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria – March 3, with the participation of military formations from the Plovdiv garrison. The official speech will be delivered by Major General Yavor Mateev – commander of the “Joint Special Operations Command” of the Bulgarian Army. The announcer will be the actor from the Plovdiv Drama Theater – Petar Toskov.
See the schedule by hours:
March 3, 2024, Sunday
11.00 a.m. Cathedral Church “St. Mother of God”
Prayer given by H.V. Metropolitan Nikolay of Plovdiv
12:00 p.m. Monument to the Russian liberators – Bunardzhika
Solemn celebration of the 146th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria and National Holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria
Official speech – Lyubozar Fratev – honorary citizen of Plovdiv, host – Hristo Hristov
Wreath and Flower Laying Ceremony, featuring a pageant platoon, wreath bearers and a military brass band
1:00 p.m. “Stefan Stambolov” Square
Festive concert of Big Band Plovdiv, conductor Nikolay Geshev and soloist Edith Unjiyan
1:30 p.m. Militiamen’s Monument – “Central” Mourning Park (Princess Maria Louisa Blvd. No. 73)
Memorial service for the fallen Bulgarian soldiers. Laying of wreaths and flowers, with the participation of a representative platoon, military brass band
4:30 p.m. “Stefan Stambolov” Square
Festive concert of the Air Force Representative Brass Band, conductor capt. Dimitar Hristov
6:30 p.m. – Central square
Ceremonial inspection – dawn on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria – March 3, with the participation of military formations from the Plovdiv garrison
Official speech by General – Major Yavor Mateev – Commander of the “Joint Special Operations Command” of the Bulgarian Army
Presenter – Petar Toskov
Those wishing to participate in the “Freedom Walk” – a procession to the top of Bunardjik, together with the members of the “Patriotism” committee, should report at 11:00 a.m. to the meeting point in front of the restaurant “South Wind”, (the former “Malak Bunardjik”) .
2024-03-03 03:01:08
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