Mayor Lights First Advent Candle

During the lighting of the first advent candle in central square, the citizens protested due to the price rising he announced.

Mayor of Zagreb Milan Bandic lit the first advent candle in Ban Josip Jelacic Square in front of hundreds of people gathered.

Before the occasion process, led by the vicar bishop for the city of Zagreb Josip Oslic, Bandic spoke to the citizens reminding them of Christmas time.

- This is the spiritual and symbolic gesture of lighting the first advent candle which the announces holiday time, and which attracts tourist, brings a holiday bustle, warmth and goodness – Bandic sadi, reminding the citizens of their duties in this time, referring at the same time to giving to those who need the most, love, but also that shopping fever does not become the basic sign of this Christmas.

Although Bandic, during the lighting of the candle, had the support of his manager Davor Jelavic, who shortened his moustaches on this occasion, did not receive the support of the citizens gathered in the square, because during the speech they were told that this Christmas will lead to a price rising in which the city of Zagreb is involved.

The vicar bishop Josip Oslic also reminded the citizens of this candle’s symbolism and of the human values which should expand in this holiday time. After the lighting of the candle, the mayor returned on the stage again in order to conclude the prayer started by the vicar.