The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, and his wife Ms. Maja Ivanova, attended the event "Pomegranate Day" today in Valandovo, which is organized as part of the campaign "Healthy Food for Faultless Childhood", whose patron is Ms. Ivanova.

At the event, which was attended by Nikolce Curlinovski, Mayor of Valandovo, Naumce Mojsoski, handball player and former footballer Mile Boev, children from the primary school "Josip Broz-Tito" in Valandovo had the opportunity to pick pomegranates and learn about the nutrition facts of this fruit.

"Today we are in Valandovo, the city of pomegranates and the city I have very pleasant memories of. I am very happy today that the campaign "Healthy Food for Faultless Childhood", organized by "OHO", is supported by my husband, who actually supports it from its very beginning, and here we are today - in his birth place. This event is organized today in a different manner than the previous, with performances and presentations, whereas last time we visited the rice factory, and here we are today in the field, where children picked pomegranates. Children could see how pomegranates grow, how we pick pomegranates, and about its nutritious facts. Once again, from here, from Valandovo, we pledge all those who are involved in the proper development of children, to raise public awareness of the entire society about the importance of healthy food for young generations because healthy offspring means healthy state", Ms. Ivanova said.

"I am here today in my birth town, to support the campaign "Healthy Food for Faultless Childhood", primarily because we need healthy offspring. Children should learn of the nutritious benefits of fruits, vegetables, and everything that grows here in this area. I am really glad that children practice these habits constantly, eat healthy food, live in a healthy environment, and we need to invest in youth for the future. We are the ones who have to think about the future of our youth", President Ivanov said at today's event.

The goal of the campaign "Healthy Food for Faultless Childhood" is to raise awareness of healthy food consumption among children and pupils. The campaign is realized third school year in kindergartens and schools as part of the program "Integration of Environmental Education in the Macedonian Educational System", in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science and the Association "OHO".