Aug 27, 2023
Republic of Moldova Independence Day 2023
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates Moldova’s Independence Day. On this day in 1991, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova adopted the Declaration of Independence and left the Soviet Union.
To celebrate 32 years of independence, Moldovans attend concerts, fairs, parades, and speeches. In the morning, people gather at the monuments of Stefan cel Mare or Maica Indurerata to lay flowers on the pedestals. The president addresses the nation with a patriotic speech, and the Grand National Assembly Square puts on a patriotic concert with folk dances and lively music. Each year a parade showcases traditional clothing, and on notable anniversaries, a military parade files through the capital, Chișinău.
Moldova’s flag, which is featured in today’s Doodle, adorns many homes and public spaces. The tricolor flag has a coat of arms depicting the national animal, an extinct wild ox called an auroch. As night falls, fireworks of red, yellow, and blue illuminate the sky.
Happy Independence Day, Moldova!
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