Mar 03, 2023
Bulgaria Liberation Day 2023
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates Bulgaria Liberation Day! The Balkan nation is one of Europe’s oldest countries, and it became independent on this day in 1878. Each year, Bulgarians far and wide unite to celebrate the holiday with joy and pride.
The national flag, depicted in today’s artwork, flies proudly across Bulgaria’s charming mountain villages and dreamy coastal towns.
In the narrow, cobbled streets of Sofia, people line up to watch the day’s main events: fireworks and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. In smaller towns and villages, communities come together to enjoy dances and concerts at local squares. These lively performances are a brilliant display of Bulgaria’s rich cultural heritage.
Happy Liberation Day, Bulgaria!
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