A stamp cancellation ceremony in honor of Belarusian Written Language Day was held in Horadok
According to established tradition, the Belarusian Written Language Day is held in cities that are rightfully considered historical centers of culture, science, literature, and book printing. Therefore, it is very gratifying and symbolic that Gorodok is hosting the XXX Belarusian Written Language Day. And on the eve of such a significant event for the cultural life of the country, the Ministry of Communications and Informatization of Belarus has issued the postage stamp "Gorodok".
Gorodok region is the birthplace of talented people. Their names have gained worldwide fame, and their culture, thanks to their creativity, has a rich spiritual heritage. Among the famous natives are the author of the 19th-century poem "Taras on Parnassus" Konstantin Verenitsyn, poet and teacher Iosif Moralevsky, statesman and political figure, writer, author of dramatic plays Ber Orshansky, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Arkady Shofman, Belarusian scientist, specialist in the field of environmental education and upbringing Vladimir Slabin.
— I am confident that we will worthily celebrate the XXX Belarusian Written Language Day and will make every effort to ensure that it is cozy and comfortable for our citizens here, — noted Igor Brylo. — And the stamp cancellation, which we are holding today, is a truly landmark event of republican significance. I sincerely wish the team of the Gorodok district success on the eve of the holiday, I hope the holiday will be a great success and will be remembered by all residents of Belarus.
— The Day of Belarusian Written Language is a landmark event for every city in which it is held. But hosting an anniversary celebration is a special responsibility. It is gratifying that our event is not limited to just September 2 and 3, because the stamp cancellation is undoubtedly one of the festival's events, — noted the Chairperson of the Horadok District Executive Committee, Irina Polyakova. — It is very pleasant that the image of our beloved city will also be on postage stamps. We understand that when a stamp is issued, it is dedicated to some significant event. And for our city, this is excellent advertising, as the whole world will learn about our region.
As noted by the Director of the Vitebsk Branch of RUE "Belpochta", Sergey Maksak, Belarusian stamps are recognized internationally. Another gold award was received in December last year. So, our products are known all over the world, and today's stamp with a circulation of 30 thousand will be distributed throughout the republic and around the world, — Sergey Maksak emphasized.