Liberation Day of Bulgaria

Liberation Day of Bulgaria Facts & Quotes

• The Treaty of San Stefano was later invalidated and replaced by the Berlin Treaty.
• Bulgaria gained its freedom and was liberated from the Ottoman Empire with help from the Russian Army.
• Although the Ottoman Empire grew and shrunk, at its height, it encompassed all of South-Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Northern Africa and present day Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Syria.
• On 24 April 1877, Russia formally declared war on the Ottoman Empire in an effort to assist Bulgarians in their plight for liberation.
• When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw. - Nelson Mandela

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Liberation Day of Bulgaria Top Events and Things to Do

• Visit Shipka Pass in the Balkan Mountains. This city throws large street celebrations to mark the liberation as it was one of the cities that was home to decisive battle during the war.
• Attend the Liberation Day ceremony in Sofia. The day is marked by political speeches and the laying of wreaths on the tombs of unknown soldiers. Bring a wreath and participate in the memorial service for those who gave their lives in the Russo-Turkish war.
• Celebrate Bulgaria by endulging in some of its traditional cuisine. Our favourites include: banitsa, kebapche, shopska salata, musaka, shkembe chorba and lyutenista.
• Generate awareness on social media using hashtags such as #LiberationDay, #RussoTurkishWar and #LiberateBulgaria.
• 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.

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