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Samokov celebrates the Day of Hristo Botev and the fallen for the freedom of the Motherland. A citywide worship and recital, prepared by Samokov students, was part of the official program for the Day of Hristo Botev.

"Freedom is a symbol of our dignity as a people, but also a responsibility to the future, just as we convey to you the legacy of the ancestors to defend this freedom, so you will pass it on to those after you," said Vladimir Georgiev, Mayor of Samokov Municipality. He added that this is the most responsible task – to preserve and transmit the feat of the heroes so that they remain alive forever.

The mayor pointed out that June 2 is the day when with a sense of gratitude we bow our heads to the feat of thousands of Bulgarians who gave their lives for a free and independent Bulgaria. He noted that Hristo Botev is only twenty-eight years old, but he has walked his short life path bravely and uniquely, and the path of Botev's detachment is unforgettable. Georgiev addressed the citizens, pointing out that today they are descendants of great Samokov citizens who gave their lives for the freedom of the Motherland.

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"In the days of the heroic April Uprising with the death of the brave warriors fell and many of our fellow citizens, there are Samokovs in the detachment of Hristo Botev. Our brave Samokov warriors participate in all wars for our national independence," the mayor said. He added that it is no coincidence that a memorial to the Volunteers was built in Samokov in 2018. The mayor congratulated the attendees and wished them to be proud that they are Samokov, because Samokov has also contributed to the preservation and affirmation of the nation with its patriots and revivalists.

All schools in the city that waved the flag of the Republic of Bulgaria took part in the festive program. Botev's march was also played by the fanfare orchestra at the Primary School "Metropolitan Avksentiy Veleshki".

At the end of the celebration, the residents and guests of Samokov bowed to the feat of the heroes with a minute of silence and commemorative sirens. Wreaths and flowers were brought by the management of the Municipality and the attendees.

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