Bulgaria Marks Independence Day with Nationwide Celebrations

Culture | September 22, 2009, Tuesday // 09:23|  views

On September 22, 1908, the then head of state - Tsar Ferdinand - promulgated a manifesto proclaiming all Bulgarians free and himself a king of an independent country. Photo by z.about.com

Celebrations have begun Tuesday across the country on Bulgaria's Independence Day, September 22.

On this day, 101 years ago, Bulgaria proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman Empire and became a sovereign kingdom.

In 1878, Bulgaria was proclaimed an autonomous principality and regained full independence as a kingdom in 1908.

On September 22, 1908, the then head of state - Tsar Ferdinand - promulgated a manifesto proclaiming all Bulgarians free and himself the King of an independent country.

Bulgaria's old capital Veliko Tarnovo, where the Independence was proclaimed, is to host an official ceremony and major celebrations on Tuesday.

Independence Day has been celebrated as an official public holiday since a decision of the Bulgarian Parliament on September 10, 1998.

 

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