26.03.2024 02:30 Date: March 26, 2024 Today’s Doodle celebrates Independence Day in Bangladesh! The public holiday commemorates the moment Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared independence on this day in 1971. On the eve of Independence Day, a few select citizens and organizations are presented the Independence Day Award that celebrates their extraordinary achievements. The annual award recognizes scientists, athletes, writers, musicians, artists, and more. The following day, grand events like parades, concerts, and rallies occur all throughout the country. Many wear traditional green and red sarees and kurtas to show pride in their national colors, all while exploring streets decorated with the Bangladeshi flag — like the one in today’s artwork. The green represents progress, youth, and the nation’s lush landscape, while the red symbolizes sacrifice, rebirth, and the rising sun. Happy Independence Day, Bangladesh! Location: Tags:
25.03.2024 06:00 Date: March 25, 2024 Today’s Doodle celebrates Independence Day in Greece! On this day in 1821, the Greek people rose against the Ottoman Empire to reclaim their freedom. To commemorate the holiday, towns and villages nationwide host parades as hundreds gather in central Athens to watch a military march filled with triumphant brass music and whistling crowds waving the national flag — like the one depicted in today’s artwork. This event in Athens is a sight to behold, with marchers dressed in white fustanellas , red fez hats with black tassels, and leather sandals decorated with pom-poms. Many Greeks continue celebrating throughout the day by getting together with loved ones. They may enjoy traditional dishes like bakaliaros skordalia, a fried cod paired with creamy garlic sauce — and a tasty culinary tribute to the country’s coastal heritage. Happy National Day, Greece! Location: Tags:
20.03.2024 00:16 Date: March 20, 2024 Put on your red and white! Today’s Doodle celebrates Tunisia’s National Day. On this day in 1956, Africa’s northernmost country officially gained its freedom, ending nearly a century of French colonial protectorate. The capital city of Tunis hosts parades to honor the historic day. Government officials and citizens also attend wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate those who fought for their freedom. Throughout the country, Tunisians decorate homes and buildings with their national flag — just like the one in today’s Doodle. It features a crescent moon and star atop a white and red background. Families spend the festive day with loved ones and might prepare dishes like couscous. Often served with meat stew on top, the fluffy semolina granules are a favorite across Tunisia. At night, many people gather to watch fireworks light up the sky. The holiday serves as a reminder to Tunisians to continue the fight for freedom and democracy. Happy National Day, Tunisia! Location: Tags:
15.03.2024 03:00 Date: March 15, 2024 Today’s Doodle celebrates Hungary's National Day, commonly called Revolution Day. On this day in 1848, poet Sándor Petőfi joined a group of patriots at the Hungarian National Museum and recited the 12 Points of the Pest Revolution, a list of democratic demands. This list remains one of Hungary’s most important texts, and it called for things like religious freedom, equal legal representation, the right to a free press, and equal taxation. The people’s passion for the ideals of the 12 Points led to the Hungarian Revolution for independence and the appointment of the nation’s first prime minister. This milestone revolution demonstrated the power of a united people, and Hungarians today remain inspired by these nationalists who fought for a brighter future. The Hungarian National Museum remains the place to be on National Day. People recite the Nemzeti dal , local officials give speeches, and wreaths are laid at memorials dedicated to revolutionaries. Many honor those who came before them by wearing a kokárda. Patriots have long worn these ribbons of red, white, and green — the colors on the flags that wave throughout the nation and in today's Doodle. Happy Revolution Day, Hungary! Location: Tags:
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