Lukashenko: example of Belarus is real challenge to the project of global unification under trendy values

National cultures and traditions cannot be adjusted to a single standard, since the world is beautiful in its diversity – as stated by President Aleksandr Lukashenko at a ceremony of presenting the Spiritual Revival awards, special prizes to art luminaries, and the Belarusian Sports Olympus awards

“Today we understand that national cultures and traditions cannot be adjusted to a single standard, that the world is beautiful in its diversity. We do not just understand this, but we confirm with the history of our state, where for more than a hundred years people of different faiths and ethnic origins live in harmony, making all of us spiritually richer. Where there is harmony and respect, there is peace,” the Head of State stressed.

The President continued, “We are also aware that our example is a real challenge to the project of global unification under ultra-fashionable values and the so-called trends imposed on the whole world. We understand that this cultural expansion – as it is also called ‘soft’ – is followed by not at all soft, I would even say, very harsh consequences for independent states: the loss of statehood and sovereignty, the loss of self as a nation.”

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The conclusion from this is simple, and Aleksandr Lukashenko voiced it, “It should be remembered that the future of our children depends on how we protect the purity of our native language, what holidays and symbols we let into our homes. If we want them to live on their land freely and independently, like we do, then we must first of all teach them to distinguish native traditions from alien ones. Therefore, the annual ceremony of awarding the winners of the prizes of the year is, first of all, a sign of recognition of all those who work in the humanitarian and cultural fields, who preserve our spiritual origins. Without exaggeration, your role is also leading in the issues of ensuring Belarus’ national security.”