Sofia’s “March for the Family” Set to Break Attendance Records in 2024

Sofia, Bulgaria – June 22, 2024 – The annual “March for the Family” is anticipated to draw a record-breaking crowd of 10,000 participants this year, marking it as the largest public event in Bulgaria.

This march is part of the international initiative “Family Month” and aims to urge the Bulgarian government to address the country’s demographic crisis with clear and concrete policies.

The march will commence at 10:30 a.m. from Alexander Nevsky Square, with the program starting at 11:30 a.m. The procession will then move through key city landmarks, including the National Assembly, Sofia University, Levski Blvd., Patriarch Evtimii Blvd., and Kravai, and conclude at the NDK ticket center. A solemn concert is scheduled for the evening before the event, Friday at 7:30 p.m., also at Alexander Nevsky Square.

Kristian Shkvarek, chairman of the “Conservative Society” foundation and co-organizer of the event, emphasized the march’s mission. “We believe that any attempts to take over this month, dedicated to children and the family, by leftist and liberal ideologies cannot and will not succeed in Bulgaria.”

“Here, where the demographic crisis is the worst, we will dedicate all our forces to preserving and supporting traditional forms of family relations. Because only they can be the backbone of a society, of a nation, of a country.”

The demographic crisis in Bulgaria is indeed severe, with declining birth rates and increasing emigration exacerbating the problem. The “March for the Family” aims to highlight these issues and push for government action.

David Alexandrov, chairman of the “Rod” association and co-organizer of the event, announced that a comprehensive demographic strategy for Bulgaria until 2050 has been prepared.

“Together with experts, we have prepared a demographic strategy for Bulgaria until the year 2050, which will take radical measures to combat the demographic crisis in the country”.

“We will insist on presenting the strategy to the next regular cabinet, whoever and whenever it may be. Because the time for losing, or experimenting with destructive, postmodern ideologies and fashions, we simply don’t have.”

The event is expected to surpass the attendance of previous years, reflecting growing public concern over demographic issues. The march saw about 400 participants in 2021, over 2,000 in 2022, and nearly 6,000 in 2023. The projected turnout of 10,000 in 2024 underscores the increasing urgency and public support for the cause.

Organizers have called upon all parent organizations, community clubs, and citizens who support traditional family values and individual sovereignty to join the march. They stress that the event is strictly depoliticized, with only Bulgarian flags and those of the initiative allowed.

This march is seen not only as a protest but as a proactive step towards ensuring the future stability and growth of Bulgaria. The demographic strategy proposed aims to implement radical yet necessary changes to combat the crisis effectively.

As Sofia prepares for this significant event, the “March for the Family” stands as a testament to the collective will of the Bulgarian people to secure a prosperous future for their nation through the reinforcement of traditional family values.

With high hopes and a clear mission, the marchers will take to the streets today, calling for a change that is vital for the nation’s survival.

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