Poland-Independence ((( National ))) Day-2017

November 11th marks National Independence Day in Poland. Known as Narodowe Święto Niepodległości in its homeland, the holiday celebrates the anniversary of Poland regaining independence in 1918 after 123 years of partition. Although the restoration of Poland's sovereign state was gradual, the date November 11th was later chosen to commemorate the re-emergence of a Polish state and honor those who fought for it.

Today the holiday is celebrated with parades, special masses, and concerts. The center of the festivities is Piłsudski Square in Warsaw, Poland’s capital. Thousands participate in Warsaw’s yearly Race of Independence. At noon, a ceremonious change of the guards takes place before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monument dedicated to the unknown soldiers who gave their lives for Poland.

Happy Independence Day, Poland!

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