: Every year on June 2nd, Bulgarians honor Botev and those who died for freedom, often citing these specific lines.
(He is alive, he is alive!) is the powerful refrain from the famous Bulgarian poem and song "Hadji Dimitar" by Hristo Botev.
: This is perhaps the most recited poem in Bulgaria and is a cornerstone of national pride.
If you are preparing a reading or performance of these verses, focus on the following: