Lukashenko: best traditions of our ancestors live in every new generation
The New Year’s Eve Ball for youth with the participation of the President is a good and beautiful tradition of sovereign Belarus. For the fifth time, on the eve of the long-awaited and beloved holiday, the usually strict, official and restrained Palace of Independence fabulously transforms, opening its doors to the most gifted and talented youngsters from all over the country. More than three hundred young boys and girls from all regions of the country took part in the celebration while their personal successes in studies, creativity, sports and social life became the invitation card for the holiday.
The participants and guests of the ball were warmly welcomed by President Aleksandr Lukashenko, “As always, we are opening the New Year’s Eve Ball, already traditional in the history of modern Belarus, incredibly beautifully. I thank all the participants and organisers of the event – you have created an amazing festive atmosphere, a holiday of high art and cultural traditions linking eras and generations.”
The Head of State noted the symbolism that 2022 – the Year of Historical Memory – ends on such a bright and positive note, “Yes, there have been many turning points in our history: both dramatic and fateful. In the outgoing year, the attention of experts, journalists, politicians and all people of Belarus was riveted to them. People discussed, argued, and restored historical justice. Meanwhile, we dedicate this evening to our cultural heritage, created by our ancestors, despite wars, hardships and other trials. There were many of them. We dedicate it to creative beauty, which gave hope for the future in difficult times. We see it in architectural and literary creations, pictorial and musical masterpieces, as well as in the ballroom tradition.”
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, a lot has been done over the years of our independence to preserve the monuments of our ancient and modern art and the memory of our fellow countrymen, who have earned world recognition for their work and talent, “We really have something and someone to be proud of. You worthily continue our rich and vibrant history by your successes in studies, creativity and sports. Many find time for volunteer activity. At the call of your heart, absolutely disinterestedly, you help children left without parents, lonely elderly people, and the disabled. Some take care of our smaller brothers. All this suggests that the best traditions of our most ancient ancestors, who never left their loved ones in trouble, live in each new generation.”
