A message for peace from the youth of Gabrovo

The youths of Gabrovo sent a message of peace to the whole world by forming a huge white dove of people in the city's Revival Square. Nearly 300 people joined the initiative organized by Gabrovo Youth Center - among them were schools, sports clubs, community centers, citizens. The artists Evgeni Nedev and Deyan Boev took up the initial painting of the figure of the pigeon, and at the end, one hundred and twenty live pigeons flew from the square - support from the "Chardafon - Orlovets" Sporting Pigeon Club.

"Our event was provoked by the war in Ukraine, but it does not aim to take sides," said the young people. "It wants to tell the world in a beautiful and peaceful way that military conflicts are unacceptable today. Everywhere! They are not a way to resolve disputes, everyone suffers from them and there are no winners, everyone is a loser. We are happy that so many people responded to our idea and got involved in filling the white dove with life. Even as we drew the contours of the pigeon in the morning, passers-by stopped and expressed their support, some even joining in the drawing.”

The white dove is the world symbol of peace, but the day of the event carries more symbolism – March 25 is also the Annunciation. On today's date, according to the Bible, the Archangel Gabriel brought the Virgin Mary the good news that she would give birth to the Savior of mankind.

Young people are convinced that their message will be heard because it is sincere and pure.

You can see more information about the event on the Facebook profile of Gabrovo Youth Center - @YouthCenterGabrovo

Photo: Radoslav Parvanov

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The site was developed under project No. BGLD-2.001-0009 "Opportunity for young people to express themselves - creation of a youth center in Gabrovo", financed by the FM of the EEA 2014-2021.