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A huge commemorative ceremony was organised Sunday evening to honour the heroes of Marasesti Battle 100 years ago. The event at Marasesti mausoleum was attended by President Klaus Iohannis, the Speakers of the two chambers of parliament, by Prime Minister Mihai Tudose, ministers, members of the diplomatic corps and more than 2,000 people.
The ceremony began with the national anthem.
While the state anthem was sung, 21 cannons were fired, in memory of those who fought and sacrificed themselves for a united and powerful Romania.
President Klaus Iohannis decorated the military flags of some military units as a sign of appreciation of the professionalism and outstanding achievements of the troops of these units.
In his speech, the head of state paid homage to those who lost their lives defending the country.
“The historical triumph at Marasesti, together with the victories at Marasti and Oituz, saved our statehood, gave us the dignity of being as a nation and rekindled hope in the Greater Union. One century now from then, Romania is a strong state on which its allies and partners can rely, a stability and security pillar in this region, and this is largely due to the Romanian Armed Forces,” President Iohannis said.
He mentioned that for more than 70 years, Europe has been living “the longest period without armed conflicts” and said that this is due to the existence of the European Union, of which Romania has been a member for ten years.
“Through the dramas and totalitarianisms that soiled it in blood, the 20th century shows us that freedom, democracy and peace are not obtained and are not preserved without a constant and continuous commitment of each generation in favour of humanist values underpinning the European civilisation. For over 70 years, we have lived the longest period of no armed conflicts in the history of our continent, due to the existence of the European Union, a project of which Romania has been a member for ten years. The second half of the 20th century shows us that peace can only be maintained through European integration. At a time when the values of the European Union are being attacked by populism and demagoguery, the commemoration of World War I brings the strongest argument in favour of the European project: peace!,” said Iohannis.
The President also called for a strengthening of the European construction “for the future of the next generations”.
The ceremony ended with an extraordinary musical show featuring Romanian singers.
photos: presidency.ro
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