Aug 27, 2024
Republic of Moldova Independence Day 2024
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates the Republic of Moldova’s Independence Day. On this day in 1991, Parliament officially passed its Declaration of Independence. This established the Republic of Moldova as a sovereign nation, ending over five decades of Soviet rule.
Depicted in today’s Doodle, the Republic of Moldova’s national flag decorates homes and buildings throughout the country today. The blue, red, and yellow flag was adopted in 1990 and shares the same colors as Romania’s flag, representing the country's shared cultural affinities.
Moldovan citizens honor Independence Day by attending fireworks displays, concerts, and festivals. Before the capital of Chișinău hosts a vibrant military parade, the president addresses the country in a televised speech. Later, families and loved ones enjoy traditional dishes like mamaliga — a polenta made of yellow maize flour.
Happy Independence Day, Republic of Moldova!
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