Valer Minets: I Expect Consolidation From Celebration of BPR’s 100th Anniversary
- 15.01.2018, 14:07
A peaceful festive rally remains the most important part of the Freedom Day-2018.
Representative of the Belarusian National Congress in Lida Valer Minets has told this in an interview regarding the Freedom Day-2018, for the Charter97.org.
— What does the day of March 25, the date of proclamation of the independence of the Belarusian People’s Republic, mean for you?
— First of all, for me it is a very significant holiday. The Freedom Day is a date that must be marked at the state level, although it is obvious that it is impossible to do it now. Nevertheless, we must struggle to make it happen.
I believe that festive events should be held on this day, and I see a peaceful rally as a pritority here.
I tend to believe that the Freedom Day celebration should gradually be extended to the entire territory of our country. Festive events should be held in regional towns and cities. Moreover, this year we celebrate the centenary of the BPR.
And after the end of the peaceful festive rally, I stand for celebrating this holiday with my friends. Eventually, March 25, as a national Independence Day, should replace July 3.
— The meeting of the organizational committee for the conducting of the action on the Freedom Day will be held tomorrow at the office of the REP trade union. Do you have any expectations in this regard?
— I expect consolidation. All democratic forces must join their efforts — this is the most important expectation from the meeting of the organizational committee.
The centenary of the Belarusian People's Republic should contribute to the unification, at least, we all should celebrate it decently together.
Important to note, the meeting dedicated to the preparation of the action on March 25 will take place at the office of the REP trade union at 2 p.m. on January 16. The BNC invited over 30 people to attend it. Among them there are not only representatives of political parties and organizations, but also writers, artists, musicians, historians, and scientists.