The Pilsen Region and the City of Pilsen celebrated the 103rd anniversary of Czechoslovakia

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05. November 2021 12:35, aktualizováno 13:59, Mgr. Milada Soukupová

The 103rd anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia was celebrated on 28 October 2021 with the participation of the representatives of the Pilsen Region and the City of Pilsen, the Parliament of the Czech Republic, the University of West Bohemia and other distinguished guests. President of the Pilsen Region, Ilona Mauritzová together with the members of the Pilsen Region Council Pavel Karpíšek, Marek Ženíšek and Rudolf Špoták laid a wreath at the National Liberation Monument at T. G. Masaryk Square.

In her festive speech, the President of the Region recalled the moments of the founding of Czechoslovakia and the heritage of the Masaryk Republic in relation to today’s times. “More than a century of the history of our state has shown us that independence is not a given and that Czechoslovakia fought for it not only before 1918, but also in the years that followed. Just as at the founding of our state, but also in these other moments, our society had those among us who were not indifferent to its fate. Those who had the legacy and values of T. G. Masaryk, the founder of Czechoslovakia, firmly rooted in them. In short, those for whom democracy, freedom and alliance were and still are the greatest values,” she said literally. She stressed that it is important for current politicians and local government leaders to maintain, develop and pass on the independent state to future generations. “It is not an easy task. However, it is clear even from recent events that there are those among us who care about it and will always fight for it,” she added.

The commemoration of the establishment of the Republic also included the swearing-in ceremony of new officers of the Pilsen Municipal Police. A ribbon was also hung on the legionary banner by Mayor of Pilsen Martin Baxa on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Legionary Society (ČsOL). Subsequently, President of the Pilsen Region Ilona Mauritzová and Mayor Martin Baxa received commemorative medals for long-term cooperation from the hands of PhDr. Miroslav Hus, Vice Chairperson of the Pilsen Unit of ČsOL.


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