The activities of the 35th Anti-Imperialist Camp of KNE concluded with a large, militant march through the main streets of Florina. This year’s camp took place from July 1 to 5 on Mount Vitsi. The events took place under the slogan “80 Years Since the Founding of the Democratic Army of Greece: With the KKE at the forefront and the people as the protagonists, history is being written!”
Thousands of KNE members and supporters gathered in the region where, from the spring of 1947 through August 1949, the Democratic Army of Greece (DSE) maintained a strong presence and carried out its activities. This region served as the DSE General Headquarters, the seat of the Provisional Democratic Government, and the base of the Central Committee of the KKE. In the territories under the control of the Democratic Army of Greece, new, people-based institutions of power were established, giving rise to “Free Greece”.
Over the course of five days, participants followed in the footsteps of the fighters of the Democratic Army of Greece. Through organized hikes, they visited key battle sites where the Democratic Army’s vanguard and militant actions unfolded. They also took part in guided tours and discussions aimed at drawing valuable conclusions for the contemporary struggles of the working class, the people, and the youth. Among the events was a discussion on the People’s Army, with contributions from Dimitris Gontikas, member of the Central Committee of the KKE, and Frixos Brouzgos, member of the Bureau of the Central Council of KNE.
The camp also featured a rich programme of sporting and cultural activities, including concerts by musical groups. A Children’s Camp was organized for friends of the “Red Hot-Air Balloon” (for children aged 9 to 13), with its own dedicated programme of activities.
