Mar 20, 2019
Tunisia National Day 2019
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Today’s Doodle celebrates National Day in Tunisia, a country whose culture—from ancient amphitheaters to medieval mosques and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine—reflects its dynamic history.
The northernmost country in Africa, Tunisia became a French Protectorate in 1883. In the 1890s, several French-educated Tunisian nationalists began pushing for reforms, and in 1907 launched the newspaper Le Tunisien in support of their cause. The year 1920 saw the establishment of the Destour Party, which represented the first attempt at mass political organization.
Tunisia gained its independence on March 20, 1956, choosing Habib Bourguiba, an early leader of the liberation movement, as its first prime minister. In past years, Tunisians have gathered for parades and folk music performances on Habib Bourguiba Avenue during National Day, while politicians have historically laid wreaths in tribute. The Tunisian flag, with its iconic crescent moon and five-point star—as shown in today's Doodle—will fly high in both the capital and small towns alike, as families and friends join together in celebration.
Happy National Day, Tunisia!
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