Montana, BG - Sunday December 17th we held our Christmas Dinner & Social party at Hotel Jitomir in Montana, Bulgaria. The evening begun with welcome aperitif, followed by dinner, raffle and awarding ceremony. The Christmas Dinner & Social is one of the most important event of the year for our Great Association, providing our members with their families and friends the chance to socialize at Christmas holidays, and to celebrate together the end of the year.
"Also this year we organized several courses and operations, as well as charity projects and more important humanitarian missions in Ukraine and Palestine. 2023 was an intense year and I hope the New Year will brings us all good health and peace in Europe." said Giulio Festa, the European Paratroopers President "I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful Happy New Year! Thank you so much for making the European Paratroopers Association one of the world's greatest airborne organization of all time" continued President Festa.
During the party the EPA Honor Cross, Merit Cross, Ukrinian Service Medal and Humanitarian Service Medals was awarded to our members and friends who offered their meritorious service, continuous commitment or financial support to the Association’s purposes and activities. Other international medals were also awarded to some of our members that were recognized for their services. The night continued with a Bulgarian folk dance, dancing, good music, drinks and finishing the party with christmas cake. All our members and families enjoyed this great event and their stay in Bulgaria.