The historical memory and grandeur of the Greek soul revived at noon in the sacred area of ​​the Rupel Forts, near the Greek -Bulgarian border, during a separate anniversary event organized by the Municipality of Sintiki, with the valuable contribution and coordination Hatzivasiliou.

On the verdant slope of Rupel, under the shadow of the marble monument of the heroic fallen soldiers, representatives of the military authorities, the local bodies of the IP. Serres and crowds of people, had the opportunity to watch closely the impressive revival of the battle of Rupel’s fortresses and their tradition to the German conquerors, after brilliant pages of Greek history had been written there.

The need for the peaceful coexistence of the peoples, Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasiliou said in his statements representing the government. “The fortress fighters defended the ideals of the homeland and taught courage,” he said, noting that the particularly large turnout of the world is moving not only from Serres but also from many other parts of the country. “But it is moving,” said the involvement of reviots from various neighboring countries. All of these people and especially younger generations want to learn Greek history. Because revival today for us is the best lesson of Greek history. We are in Rupel today to honor those who were sacrificed for the homeland and the nation we have an obligation to preserve the historical memory and especially the lessons of these fighters. “

Shortly thereafter, the Deputy Minister announced that by the decision of the Ministry of Education, the old military club in Petritsi was granted to the Municipality of Sintiki to meet social needs as it was also a constant demand of the local community.

Mayor Sintiki George Tatsios warmly welcomed Rupel visitors and reviots, emphasizing that the aim of all these events is “to keep the memory of the battle alive, while offering an opportunity for the education and awareness of the new generation,

Revive groups from Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania (a total of ninety people) wearing authentic World War II costumes with full dependence and in an environment that resembled hard battle conditions, offered an excellent dramatized image of the latest hours. These were the times of the moving tradition of the forts by the Greeks to the German conquerors after the occupation of Thessaloniki by the German troops and the capitulation achieved.

The event seeks to bridge the past with the present, highlighting the timeless message of resistance and freedom. At the same time, it reinforces the cultural identity of the area and highlights the role of local communities in maintaining historical consciousness.

The numerous visitors who enthusiastically watched the revival of the Fort Battle on April 6, 1941, had the opportunity to even be transferred to the battle through descriptions, audio documents, dramatized images, controlled explosions, World War II.

Those who went up to Rupel this year, next to the Greek -Bulgarian border, became even for a while of a historical event that goes beyond the narrow boundaries of local memory. It is an experience that combines knowledge with experience, respect with emotion and documented presentation.

The narrative of the events was framed by the voice of well -known announcer Alexis Costala, who with his characteristic tone gave tension and emotional depth to the event. The point of climax was the dramatic scene of the demand for the surrender of the fortresses by the German forces and the historical response of the hero commander of the fortress, Lieutenant Colonel George Douratsou: “The forts are not delivered, they are occupied.”

Honorable faces of this year’s event were Lieutenant Christos Maroudis, who fell fighting in Belles, and his sister Helen, who stood by him as a volunteer nurse. Two brothers, two lives tied with a thread of self -denial, faith and humanity. The granddaughter of the late Maroudi, apparently excited, attended today’s event and was honored by the Municipality of Sintiki for the contribution of her grandfather and grandmother.

Rupel’s battle comes to life in animation

As part of the three -day events organized this year, the “Straitos: Forts of Belles – Agistrou” and the Municipality of Sintiki on Saturday afternoon on May 10th was held at the Sidirokastro Parade of all Greek and Foreign Breaks.

On the evening of the same day, a 1940s dance was held. During the dance, a very special animation was promoted on the battle of Rupel. It is an original film, inspired by the events of 1941. It was first introduced to the public as part of the Leader/CLLD N. Serres program, implemented by the “Stenon” Association through the Serres Development Society.

“Animation for the battle of Rupel is a vision of years,” the president of the “Straitos – Forts of Belles – Agistros” Antonis Kachanis said in a statement in RES – EIA. “We wanted to give voice and movement,” he continues, “on one of the most heroic pages of modern Greek history and to convey it in a way of younger generations.”

The production of animation was implemented by the creative team of animated film producer George Zesteanakis, who said in his statements that “the collaboration with the” Stenopos “club and journalist Panagiotis Savvidis was excellent. Having implemented many corresponding projects in the past, production rolled smoothly and consistently. The writing of the script was essential, with historical precision and care. Alexis Costalas offered his voice as a sign of honor to the defenders. My team was thrilled with production and the result. “