MINSK, 24 December (BelTA) - Traditions shape the history of any sovereign and independent state, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the New Year’s Eve Ball for young people in the Palace of Independence, BelTA learned.
“It is extremely important for me that you, being here among people of different ages, statuses and positions, feel the essence of the way of life in our society, where everyone has equal opportunities. Where the change of generations is based on respect for the historical achievements of the people and necessarily on continuity,” the head of state emphasized.
“It was with this main idea that I came into big politics a long time ago: to preserve continuity. There was an inner confidence in the rightness of this course, and there was a demand for this in the society. That was why there was support from the people,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “Every sensible citizen understood a simple truth: we, the Belarusians, at least do not need to fight for the right to build our own state. But if we forget or betray those who have passed this way, we will have to start again. What is the worst (today you can already see it), we may have to start again with weapons in our hands. God forbid.”
“This is the truth of life and the philosophy of success: if you want to rise higher, you don't break the foundation built by generations before you. You rely on it and move forward,” the head of state said.
He noted that such a serious conversation in festive decorations might seem out of place. “But decorations are always temporary. The moment you experience is of fundamental importance. It may turn out to be fateful for someone,” the president said.
Speaking about the ball, Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled the history of the ball and why young people are invited to the event. “I invite you here for you to light up another chapter of your lives with bright colors,” he said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko is sure that looking at the photos after the ball, its participants will remember these moments for a long time, and in a few years they will be able to tell their children about it.
Back in the day a proposal was made to hold the Vienna Ball in Minsk at this venue. “I thought back then: “Well, why should someone come here and create such a fest for us? We should do it ourselves.” And we did. For several years now, we get together on New Year's Eve and have this celebration together. It has become a tradition. It's symbolic. Traditions shape the history of any sovereign and independent state. Remember this,” the head of state said.
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