In 2015 we mark 137 years of the Burgas Liberation from the Ottoman rule.
On February 6, 1878 citizens of Burgas with joy and enthusiasm welcome the soldiers of Colonel Lermontov, who brings the so long-awaited freedom.
The grateful citizens of Burgas each year on this day give honor to their liberators. Here is the program of events dedicated to the liberation of Burgas:
February 5 (Thursday), 5.00 p.m
48 “Hristo Botev” Blvd.
Official Opening of the exhibition “Lermontov - liberators and creators”
Organizers: Military Club - Burgas and Regional Historical Museum – Burgas
February 6 (Friday), 10.30 a.m.
“Atanas Sirekov“Square
Ritual of raising the national flag of the Republic of Bulgaria and the flags of the European Union and the Municipality of Burgas.
Public prayer for the prosperity of free Burgas
February 6 (Friday), 11.00 a.m.
Commemorative plaque of General Lermontov (N15 “Lermontov” Str.)
and the Monument of the Russian infirmary in the Sea Park
Laying of wreaths and flowers.
February 6 (Friday), 11.00 a.m.
Monument of the Russian liberators
A solemn ceremony on the occasion of 137 years of the liberation of Burgas
February 6 (Friday), 12.30 p.m.
“Atanas Sirekov” Square
Festive folk concert
Featuring PFA “Strandja” – Burgas
February 6 (Friday), 2 p.m.
Cultural Center “Sea Casino”, Hall “Petya Dubarova”
Public Lecture:
“Burgas and the Russo-Turkish wars until the liberation”
“Liberation of Burgas and its development until the end of the nineteenth century”.
Organizer: Regional Historical Museum – Burgas
February 6 (Friday), 6.00 p.m.
Cultural Center “Sea Casino”, Hall “Petya Dubarova”
Poetic - music performance
”Inspiration of the Burgas Beach”
Starring: George Raikov - a scenario; Plamen Karov – leading; Penka Neycheva - piano