National Independence Day celebrated in Greece

The festive enthusiasm throughout Greece started with religious rites held in churches in the morning. Afterwards, we went in front of the monuments in the city and district centers.

After the short religious ceremony, deputies, other states, provincial representatives, mayors, police, military, education and religious representatives, and representatives of non-governmental organizations laid wreaths in front of the monument. Then a minute's silence was held and the Greek National Anthem was sung.

The program continued in the ceremony area. After the politicians, police, military, religious leaders and other guests took their place in the protocol, the transitions started.

As in other cities of Greece, similar programs were organized in Xanthi and Komotini, and 25 March Independence Day was celebrated.

Ceremonies were held in the Rhodope region both in the city of Komotini and in the districts. Wreaths were laid in front of the monuments, sports halls, non-governmental organizations engaged in cultural activities, students from primary schools, secondary schools and high schools made the transition.

The ceremony ended with the soldiers passing by accompanied by applause from the participants. Citizens showed great interest in the ceremonies held due to the beautiful weather.

Rhodope deputies Evripidis Sitilianidis, Dimitris Haritou, İlhan Ahmet, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region President Christos Metios, Rhodope Deputy Provincial President Nikos Tsalikidis, Komotini Mayor Yannis Garanis, police and military officials attended the ceremony in Komotini.