Moldova Independence Day
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Moldova Independence Day marks the adoption of the country's declaration of independence in 1991. It is a national occasion to reflect on self-government, shared history and the country's future.
How it is celebrated: official ceremonies, flower-laying events and concerts take place in Chișinău. Flags decorate public spaces, while music and dance bring Moldovan cultural traditions into the celebrations.
Independence came before the Soviet Union formally ceased to exist. Moldova adopted its declaration in August; the USSR's dissolution followed in December of the same year.