MINSK, 24 January (BelTA) - The Marathon of Unity has shown that Belarus is one large close-knit family where everyone supports each other, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Marathon of Unity final concert at Minsk Arena on 24 January, BelTA has learned.
“This great hall is full of honor, dignity and unity. People from all parts of our beautiful Belarus have come to Minsk. People who care about the future of our country,” the head of state said. “The Marathon of Unity completes its first stage today. It has become a prominent page of modern Belarusian history, uniting hundreds of Belarusian cities and millions of people.”
The marathon, like a full-flowing river, has been gaining momentum, growing and expanding with new events and cities, the president said. Each region presented its best to surprise the country. “It definitely surprised with its concert halls, exhibitions. Workshops, shopping malls, railway stations, and even coal mines became dialog platforms. From Brest to Vitebsk, from Grodno to Gomel and Mogilev, everyone could hear: “We are together! Time has chosen us!” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
The president expressed his gratitude to all those who participated in this large-scale project. “I am grateful to both professional and amateur performers, organizers and stage managers, all the enthusiasts and volunteers,” the Belarusian leader said.
“The Marathon of Unity showed that Belarus is one large close-knit family where everyone is ready to support each other. You gave people a great joy. You have shown that art and education multiplied by human relations can do wonders,” the head of state said.
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