MINSK, 11 May (BelTA) – A parade carrying Belarus’ state flag, 500 meters long and more than 400kg heavy, will started off from the Minsk Hero city monument.
More than 700 people are carrying the flag along Victory Avenue to the State Flag Square. Although there were many more people willing to take part in the action. About 1,000 people gathered at the monument.
Most of the participants are men, as the cloth is difficult to hold in case of wind gusts. Women also expressed their desire to carry the flag.
The event has been organized by the Belaya Rus public association and the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus to mark the Day of the State Flag, State Emblem and National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus.
More than 700 people are carrying the flag along Victory Avenue to the State Flag Square. Although there were many more people willing to take part in the action. About 1,000 people gathered at the monument.
Most of the participants are men, as the cloth is difficult to hold in case of wind gusts. Women also expressed their desire to carry the flag.
The event has been organized by the Belaya Rus public association and the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus to mark the Day of the State Flag, State Emblem and National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus.
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