Programme: Science and Education for Smart Growth

Perushtitsa has its place of honor in Bulgarian history. The historical events of April 1876 turned the city into a monument of immortality, to which the grateful Bulgarians bow. The feat of Kocho Chestemenski, Spas Ginev, Ivan Hadjitliev and other local heroes is preserved in the people's memory. After the Liberation, the patriotic local community expressed its gratitude to its heroes, erecting monuments to those who died for the freedom of Bulgaria and regularly celebrating memorable dates.
The Patriotism Day in the town of Perushtitsa, which is the focus of this project proposal, is an important initiative for preserving and promoting the local identity and spirit of the territory.
During the holiday, several events will be held in connection with the celebration of historical dates and local holidays, typical for the territory of the LAG, as planned:
• Carrying out a reconstruction of the historical event "Heroic Perushtitsa" on the central square "April 27" in Perushtitsa. Amateurs and volunteers from the municipality of Perushtitsa will take part in the activity.
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• Plein air for young artists (participants 10 children) with a focus on the local historical and cultural heritage of the region.
In order to present the local culinary traditions, typical for the ethnic communities on the territory of the LAG, it is planned to hold a tasting of local foods. A short film about the patriotism holiday will be made, aimed at preserving local traditions.
To recreate the historical atmosphere, authentic costumes will be purchased - men's and women's, which will be used during the holiday and in future historical productions. A camera with a flash will be purchased to store the events.
The planned events will involve a large part of the local community, and this is expected to contribute to strengthening the patriotic spirit of the local community and preserving the local identity.