Belarusian Svidomo managed to hold a multi-thousand rally in Minsk
The Belarusian opposition is changing tactics. Instead of political rallies and marches, it holds folk festivities dedicated to the centenary of the Belarusian People's Republic (BPR). This date is not officially celebrated in Belarus.
The Belarusian authorities, who previously always dispersed political rallies on March 25, this time agreed on festivities in the park near the opera house. There is a folk crafts fair and attractions dedicated to the BPR.
Also at noon, a concert of popular bands began. The organizers announced 25 thousand participants. There are significantly fewer people so far, but the area in front of the stage is full. There are a lot of young people and families with children.
The event takes place under white and red flags with the “Pahonia” emblem and other opposition symbols. The speakers talk about history and independence as the highest values. The BPR declaration “on liberation from the yoke of the Russian tsars” was read out. People shout the slogan of all Belarusian Maidans “Belarus is more alive!”
The concert will last until 19.00.
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