“It is time to follow the inspiring examples of countries where recreational mountaineering is not only integrated into the Physical Education program in all educational institutions and levels, but is also widely practiced as an element of the philosophy of healthy living. Let us help the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Education in promoting recreational mountaineering and in popularizing it. Let us pay more attention to the subject of Physical Education at all levels of education and include mountain climbing in it, because almost every settlement in our country has one, not by chance. Let us build, in cooperation with local self-government, appropriate infrastructure, mountain lodges, villas, observation posts, but also larger accommodation capacities, resorts, hostels, hotels. I know that we have modest capacities and opportunities, but we can start by renovating mountain lodges, and then by building new ones. I am aware that these are large investments, but with expected profits and certain benefits for all citizens. We do not need "We don't need to look at world examples from afar, it's enough to see and follow examples from our neighborhood regarding the attitude towards mountains and nature, towards mountaineering and sports," said President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the "Ljuboten" Mountaineering Club.
Siljanovska-Davkova emphasized that we have a special obligation to protect the mountain wealth with which, she said, we are blessed. We are obliged, the president emphasized, to preserve the rare and endangered species of trees, animals, plants, birds, insects, while nature will return to us with clean and fresh air, protect us from floods, heal us and feed us.
"Let's affirm the philosophy of a healthy life. Let's make mountaineering a cult among young people. Instead of cars and alcohol, let's motivate and direct them towards physical and sports activity in the mountains. Let's popularize recreational mountaineering," emphasized Siljanovska-Davkova.
For him, it is indisputable that mountaineering as a sports and recreational activity improves physical and mental health and strengthens a person's character and personality.
The President expressed gratitude to all generations of mountaineers, especially the members of the Luboten family. She urged them to continue their friendship with Sharri.
