Restoration of Independence of Latvia

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AKA Name	Latvijas Neatkarības Atjaunošana
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:13	#Latvia
Related Hashtags	#Latvia
2023 Date	May 4, 2023
2024 Date	May 4, 2024

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Restoration of Independence of Latvia in 2023

Thursday, May 4

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Restoration of Independence of Latvia History

Restoration of Independence Day commemorates the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia in 1990. In 1940, during World War II, Latvia lost its independence as it was occupied by German and Soviet forces. On 4 May 1990, the Declaration of Independence was adopted with a majority vote. The Declaration also stated that it had remained sovereign throughout the time it was under Soviet occupation and that Soviet occupation had been against the will of the Latvian people.

Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated annually on 4 May.

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On the Day of Restoration of Latvia’s independence congratulations to our friends and Latvians around the world. Thank you for all your support and love. As we celebrate we stand with brave Ukrainian people fighting for their country because we now that freedom is priceless 🇱🇻
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) May 4, 2022

Today Latvia is celebrating the Independence Restoration Day. A student orchestra performed at our Freedom Monument. And right after our anthem, the Ukrainian anthem was played. We stand with Ukraine. https://t.co/UHEVtAyAPo
— Ilze Kramina (@IlzeKramina) May 4, 2022

Restoration of Independence of Latvia Facts & Quotes

In 1939, Nazi Germany and the USSR signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact which divided Eastern Europe between them. The Baltics, including Latvia, were assigned to the USSR and subsequently occupied by the Soviet Army in 1940.
On 1 May 2004, Latvia joined the European Unio. On 1 January 2014, it replaced its currency and adopted the Euro.
The Soviet Union only recognised Latvia's independence on 6 September 1991.
On the 50th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a human chain, called the Baltic Way, was formed between Tallin, Estonia, Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania.
I am rich, I own everything that has happened to me - Maris Caklais, Latvian poet

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Restoration of Independence of Latvia Top Events and Things to Do

Indulge in traditional Latvian foods such as Piragi (bacon rolls), beat soup (auksta zupa), kartupeli ar silki un biezpienu (herring with cottage cheese and potatoes) and kartupelu pankukas (potato pancakes).
Generate awareness on social media for the day by posting pictures of you and your friends wearing your Latvian colours with the hashtags #latvian, #independencelatvia and #RestoreIndependenceLatvia.
Enjoy the evening fireworks in downtown Riga. They are some of the largest fireworks in the country.
Watch the marching band competition that takes place in front of the Freedom Monument. The competitors are all dressed in traditional Latvian clothes and colours.
Enjoy the start of the summer season by heading into the countryside. Due to its proximity to International Labour Day, Latvians get an extra long weekend off.

Restoration of Independence of Latvia - References and Related Sites

www2.mfa.gov.lv: Independence Latvia

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