Representatives from 10 student guard squads from across the country participated in a torchlight procession organized by St. Cyril and Methodius Secondary School in the town of Rudozem on November 1st, marking the Day of the Enlighteners.
The hosts welcomed their guests with traditional Rhodope costumes, a round bread, and special gifts for the students from the guard units. A festive program followed in celebration of the Day of the Awakeners.Special guests at the event were:
- Giuseppe De Francesco – Honorary Consul of the Republic of Italy in Plovdiv
- Mariana Shoteva – Chair of the Plovdiv Administrative Court
- Commissioner Angel Angelov – Director of the Regional Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection – Pazardzhik
- Dr. Denislava Angelova – Chair of the Association “Youth Guard Units”
- Stanimira Petrova – World and European Boxing Champion
- Borislav Georgiev – silver medalist at the Judo Grand Slam tournament in Tashkent, world and European champion for police officers.
- Simeon Kolev – writer, public figure, radio host on BG Radio
- Deyan Dimitrov – university lecturer
- Veronika Stoilova – Attorney
They all agreed on the opinion that Bulgaria needs young people to be the modern enlighteners. They sent messages about preserving knowledge and values, and striving to maintain and pass on the richness of Bulgarian culture.
Representatives from 10 student guard units from across the country, led by the 16th Student Guard Unit, conducted the traditional torch-lit procession around the town of Rudozem. The boys and girls were followed by hundreds of citizens. The initiative symbolizes the collaboration among participants in the “Youth Guard Units” Association, who continue their joint activities.
