Feb 24, 2024
Estonia Independence Day 2024
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Today’s Doodle celebrates Estonia’s Independence Day. On this day in 1918, the Estonian Salvation Committee officially declared the country’s independence.
Each year, Estonians kick off their festivities with a flag-raising ceremony at the Pikk Herman Tower in the capital Tallinn. A crowd gathers to watch the blue, black, and white flag depicted in today’s artwork ascend into the sky. Afterward, a parade featuring the country’s Defence Forces marches through Tallinn’s Freedom Square.
Later, the president hosts a reception and concert at the Estonian Theater and Concert Hall where the public enjoys traditional meals like kiluvõileib — an open-faced sandwich topped with a sprat filet. Estonians honor those who helped them earn their freedom and reflect on the future of their country.
Happy Independence Day, Estonia!
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