Mar 01, 2018
Bosnia & Herzegovina Independence Day 2018
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On this day in 1992, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina drafted a referendum which would form an independent and secular nation of equal citizens. The referendum was later accepted by Parliament and recognized by the international community, and three years later in 1995, Independence Day was observed for the first time.
Known locally as Dan nezavisnosti, this public holiday is marked by parades, cultural pageants, and speeches. Family and friends celebrate the warmer weather with get-togethers and picnics, culminating in an evening of fireworks and concerts.
Today’s Doodle depicts the national flag with its colors of white, blue, and yellow symbolizing peace and neutrality, as well as this proud nation’s deep and enduring relationship with Europe.
Happy Independence Day, Bosnia & Herzegovina!
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