Bulgarian Independence Day

Bulgarian Independence Day Facts & Quotes

• Although it was not officially part of the USSR, Bulgaria's independence was taken away a few decades later as it was dominated by the Soviet Union from 1944 until its dissolution in 1991.
• In 1908, Bulgaria used the Julian calendar until WW1 when it changed to the Gregorian calendar. 22 September in the Julian calendar is actually 5 October in the Gregorian one.
• On 16 September 1946, following Soviet domination of Bulgaria, the royal family was exiled and monarchy was abolished.
• In 1998, Independence Day in Bulgaria was restored by the nation's Parliament.
• Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living? - Mahatma Ghandi

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Bulgarian Independence Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Visit the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgaria Empire and the site on which the nation's independence was declared.
• Celebrate Bulgaria by endulging in some of its traditional cuisine. Our favourites include: banitsa, kebapche, shopska salata, musaka, shkembe chorba and lyutenista.
• Generate awareness for the day on social media using hashtags such as #BugariasIndependence, #FreefromOttomanEmpire and #IndependenceDayBulgaria.
• Watch a documentary about Bulgaria's rocky history in order to better understand the meaning of its Independence Day. Some of our suggestions include: The Bulgarians, Bulgarian History During the Centuries, The Bulgaria With Love, Goryani, The Liberators of Bulgaria and Bulgaria, My Land.
• Attend the official speeches from the President and the wreath-laying ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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