Google Doodle celebrated Bulgarian Liberation Day, a national holiday commemorating the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule on March 3, 2024. This historic event was achieved with the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano, ending and paving the way for nearly five centuries of Ottoman rule. The path to the establishment of the modern Bulgarian state.
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On March 3, 2024, Bulgaria will celebrate Liberation Day, a national holiday celebrating its liberation from Ottoman rule for the first time in nearly 500 years. This important date coincides with her signing of the Treaty of San Stefano in 1878, which officially recognized Bulgaria as an independent state.
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This celebration celebrates not only the date, but also the spirit and resilience of the Bulgarian people. The journey to freedom began centuries ago with the founding of the First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD. However, with the collapse of the empire in 1396, Ottoman rule lasted nearly five centuries. During this period, the spirit of Bulgarian independence remained strong and tragically many lives were lost, as exemplified by the revolt against Ottoman rule in 1875 and 1876.
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The tide turned in 1877 when Russian Tsar Alexander II led his army against the Ottoman Empire. The final signing of the Treaty of San Stefano on March 3, 1878 was a pivotal moment that formally recognized Bulgaria’s independence and paved the way for the establishment of the modern Bulgarian state.
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Today’s Google Doodle features the Bulgarian flag, whose three horizontal stripes symbolize the country’s rich history and aspirations. The white stripe represents peace, the green stripe represents fertile land and agricultural wealth, and the red stripe represents the courage and determination of the Bulgarian people.
Through Doodle, Google recognized the importance of Bulgarian Liberation Day not only for Bulgarians but also for the world community.
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