In September, Bulgarians celebrate the Day of the Unification of their country. Despite the fact that this holiday is not widespread, the people of Bulgaria pay tribute to those people who made this important event happen.
The day of the unification of Bulgaria is celebrated in the country on September 6. If the holiday does not fall on a day off, it is considered a working day. However, the country's leadership still congratulates the residents on such a significant event and reminds them of the heroic deed that made it possible to unite Bulgaria.
Since 1878, according to the Berlin Treaty, Bulgaria has been divided into three parts: the region of Macedonia, the autonomous region of Eastern Rumelia with the center in Plovdiv and the Principality of Bulgaria with the center in Sofia. In 1885, under the pressure of the popular masses, an uprising began in Rumelia, which led to the transfer of leadership to the Provisional Government. And then the Bulgarian prince Alexander I annexed Eastern Rumelia to his principality, despite the fact that this caused discontent in Europe and subsequently cost him the crown. By this act, Alexander I of Bulgaria earned the love and respect of his people. And to this day, Bulgarians talk about him with warmth and always remember on the Day of the country's unification.
Despite the fact that this holiday is not celebrated on a large scale, themed events dedicated to the unification of the country are necessarily held in Bulgaria. In the southern city of Plovdiv, the main place of celebration, funeral services are held in the Church of St. Atanasius in memory of the heroes of this event. After that, a casting procession goes to the main square to reproduce the historical moments of the holiday there.
Residents of Bulgaria receive congratulations from the country's officials, representatives of the national media, and, of course, from friends and acquaintances. In schools and other educational institutions, thematic evenings are organized, during which historical events preceding the unification are discussed, and national films are shown.
