National day-March 25th

WHAT?• It is a day of remembrance of the beginning of

the liberation in 1821 with a big revolution against Turks by whom Greece was occupied for over 400 years.

WHEN?

• Every year on March 25th.

WHERE?

• All over around Greece , Cyprus and Greek communities all over the world.

HOW?• The day is a public holiday

in Greece and Cyprus. Usually the celebrations

include parades and other festivities on the same day

or the previous one. The biggest event is the military parade in Athens on March 25th. In other municipalities there are parades military

departments, students, clubs etc. and praises in

churches.

WHY?

• Because we want to keep in mind the days of revolution and the heroes who showed great bravery to have an independent Greece!

So let’s celebrate together the Greek national!!!!!!

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