The spouse of the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Ms. Maja Ivanova. today in the Primary School “Blaze Koneski” in Prilep, attended the celebration of the “Day of the Apple” as part of the campaign “Healthy Food for Faultless Childhood”, which is being implemented under her auspices.

School pupils, personnel, parents and associates, with the support of the municipality of Prilep, organized an all-day event with various and numerous activities, and, in the school yard, there was an exhibition of creative works and products of apples.

“What we saw in Prilep today, on the “Day of the Apple” should symbolically and practically be our children’s everyday practice. I am particularly happy when we are all unselfishly dedicated to the activities that are aimed at creating children’s safe and healthy future”, Ms. Ivanova said in her welcome speech, expressing satisfaction that in this action, besides schools, parents are actively involved and the campaign becomes more massive.

She urged and encouraged the other schools, through such creative events, to stimulate interest and awareness among children for healthy habits and proper nutrition.

"On this occasion, I will use the motto of one wonderful show "That Wonderful Country". Our country is indeed wonderful, rich in fertile soil, sunny days and all the prerequisites to have healthy generations are here", Ms. Ivanova said, adding that when it comes to children, as before and in the future, we will continue to give our support, because there is nothing more important than the future, and children are exactly our future.

"Every one of us is obliged to contribute to their better life. Life means health, and health means, above all, healthy nutrition. That is why we are here, the spouse of the President said.

"The Day of the Apple" is one of many public events as part of the action "Days of Fruits and Vegetables", within the campaign "Healthy Food for Faultless Childhood". The campaign aimed to encourage interest among children in healthy and proper nutrition, is part of the program "Integration of environmental education in the Macedonian educational system" implemented successfully by the Citizens' Association OHO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science, in all educational institutions in Macedonia.