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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
MINSK, July 3 (Xinhua) — Belarus is widely celebrating its main national holiday, Independence Day, on Thursday. On this day, which is a day off for Belarusians, residents of the country visit cultural and mass events with their families, and relax at a variety of entertainment venues organized in all regions.
On Thursday morning, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part in a ceremony dedicated to Independence Day. The event was attended by senior officials, labor collectives and public associations, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, and representatives of youth organizations.
In his speech, A. Lukashenko particularly emphasized that the liberation of the capital of Belarus on July 3, 1944, during Operation Bagration brought peace back to the wounded Belarusian land and became an important stage on the path to the Great Victory. He noted that this holiday, a symbol of freedom and independence, embodies the memory of the feat of the victorious people and the eternal gratitude of descendants.
“We are proud of our veterans and everyone who gave us the opportunity to live and work on our land. They have shown the world examples of unprecedented valor, fortitude and patriotism. We must at all costs preserve and pass on to future generations the faith in the victorious spirit of our ancestors, our own strength and the fact that together we will cope with any challenges,” the press service quotes the words of the President of Belarus. –0–