Feb 15, 2019
Serbia National Day 2019
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Today is Dan državnosti Srbije, the National Day of Serbia, also known as Statehood Day or Sovereignty Day. This occasion marks two important anniversaries. The first of these is the 1804 uprising, led by Dorde Petrovic aka Karadjordje, which set the stage for Serbia’s revolution against Turkey’s Ottoman Empire. The second is the 1835 adoption of the Sretenje Constitution. Otherwise known as the Constitution of the Principality of Serbia, this handwritten document made Serbia one of the first in Europe to adopt a democratic system of government.
Celebrated over the course of two days, the official state holiday coincides with the Eastern Orthodox holiday of Candlemas. Festivities commence with a church service and memorial to those who made sacrifices for Serbia’s independence. A wreath is laid at the memorial to Karadjordje, and leaders speak on the solemn occasion. All across the country, there are concerts and plays, as well as receptions hosted by Serbia’s Royal Family. Families gather to enjoy slivovica (plum brandy) and traditional fare like cevapi, a hearty meal of minced meat that is Serbia’s national dish.
Happy National Day, Serbia!
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