Support for people with different sexual orientation and football fans filled the center of Plovdiv

An informally formed group of young people gathered today at 5.30 pm in front of the Municipality building, a reporter said. Plovdiv24.bg. They want to show their support for those attacked on September 27.

Supporters of the Botev and Lokomotiv Plovdiv football teams also joined the march. “Children dressed in black unfurled banners with the inscription.”Not in the Pride of Bulgaria“.

There is a greater police presence on the ground, but currently there is no escalation of tensions. The presence of the director of the Security Police, Viktor Prazov, who speaks with football fans, is also noted.

We remind you that later, after a call on the social network, many young people harassed their companions in the Garden of Tsar Simeon with reasons for their sexual orientation.

The organizers of today’s march condemn all forms of violence and hatred directed at different people. According to them, anyone can become a victim, because of hair color, clothes, hairstyle …

The procession started from the square in front of the Municipality, after which the participants moved to the Vienna Pavilion in the center of the Garden of Tsar Simeon. Greater police presence in the place.

The organizers commented that after organizing the event, they received the support of non-governmental organizations involved in the protection of human rights and the fight against discrimination.