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Military tattoo in Vratsa in memory of national hero Hristo Botev

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Military ceremonies will be held across the country in memory of the poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev and all those who died for Bulgaria's freedom and independence. On June 1, in the town of Vratsa, there will be a ceremonial military inspection and fireworks. It will begin at 21.00 and will be performed by servicemen from the 10th Mechanised Battalion - Vratsa and the Representative Military Brass Band of the Armed Forces. Ceremonial inspections will be held at the same time in Hristo Botev's hometown - Kalofer, as well as in Kardzhali.

On June 2, the Day of Botev and heroes who died for Bulgaria's freedom and independence, a national pilgrimage will take place at 11.00 in front of the monument to the revolutionary poet on Okolchitsa Mountain, the place where Hristo Botev died. The representative brass band of the army will again take part in the event.



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