Two-day nationwide celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising began in Banská Bystrica on Wednesday. The first day was focused on military history clubs, convoys of historic vehicles in the city center and meetings with veterans. Nationwide celebrations of the SNP's 80th anniversary will continue on Thursday in the grounds of the SNP Memorial and in the park below it in the form of wreath layings, a military parade, a gala program and fireworks.
Source: TASR
Ben Pascoe, Photo: TASR