In an emotional atmosphere, the event closed with the “Fires” dance, which represents the great fire of Smyrna
In a move full of symbolism, the municipality of Thessaloniki and the vice-mayorship of Intermunicipal Cooperation and Hellenism Abroad shortly after 20:00 p.m. in Lefkos Pyrgos Square, together with volunteers of the HANTH and scouts, they lit a hundred lanterns as part of the anniversary events for the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Disaster, writes the grtimes.gr.
The activity was supported by the Folklore Association of N. Rysiou, while the event closed with the “Fires” dance, which represents the great fire of Smyrna and stole the eyes of adults and children alike. A minute’s silence was also observed to mark the 100th anniversary.
“We are here today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Disaster. We are here to declare that we have not forgotten. We are here to honor the people, the refugees, the uprooted Hellenism. If a city should and should honor those events… if a city has a national and historical duty to keep the memory alive and the flame lit, it is Thessaloniki. The refugee Thessaloniki and Macedonia that welcomed the persecuted. The refugees, who with their industriousness and meritoriousness also restored Greece” stressed the mayor of Thessaloniki, Konstantinos Zervas, in his speech.
In addition, the Holy Diocese of Thessaloniki participated in the action with the mourning bell ringing in its Holy Temples during the event.
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