Celebrating 149 years since the Liberation of Bulgaria

Program of celebrations for March 3 in Bansko

Bansko Municipality is preparing special events to honor the heroes' feat. The holiday March 3 in Bansko traditionally includes:

• Ritual of raising the national flag: Solemn ceremony at the central square "Nikola Vaptsarov".
• Laying wreaths and flowers: Worship in front of the monument to the Bansko Buditeli and the monuments to the heroes who gave their lives for freedom.
• Holiday concert: Participation of local folklore groups performing Bulgarian Renaissance songs and dances that ignite Bulgarian self-awareness.
• Thanksgiving prayer: Memorial service for the fallen soldiers at the Holy Trinity Church.

„"Freedom is not given, it is won with blood and an unwavering spirit." - Words that echo in the heart of every Banska Bystrica resident on this bright holiday.

Why visit Bansko on the National Day?

To celebrate March 3 in Bansko means feeling the history in every cobblestone street of the old town. Bansko is the birthplace of great enlighteners such as Paisius of Hilendar and Neophyte of Rila, which makes the atmosphere of this day even more solemn and authentic.

Come, so that we can wave the Bulgarian flag together under the Pirin sky and pay tribute to our glorious history!