130 Years Since the Liberation from Ottoman Rule

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March 3rd is one of the most Bulgarian national holidays dedicated to Bulgaria's Liberation from the Ottoman rule.
The day was celebrated for first time way back in 1880 as the Day of the emperor Alexander II's coronation.

It was celebrated as the Day of the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman rule since 1888.

During the time of the communism it was celebrated once in 1978. Ten years later it becomes local official holiday.

This year in Sofia, trhe formal celebrations in Sofia start with a ceremonial raising of the national flag in front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, attended by Bulgaria's President Georgy Parvanov.

Later in the evening the president takes the salute of the representative units of the Bulgarian Army and will deliver a speech.

Source: http://international.ibox.bg/