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Get ready to celebrate Serbia's rich history and culture on February 15 with Sovereignty Day of Serbia! This national holiday commemorates the signing of the Sretenje Constitution in 1835, which established Serbia as a sovereign state and marked its independence from the Ottoman Empire. It's a day filled with parades, concerts, traditional food and drinks, and other festivities that showcase the pride and resilience of the Serbian people. So let's raise our glasses to this important milestone in Serbian history and embrace all that makes this nation unique and special.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1804</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Serbian Uprising</div><div class='timeline-text'>Led by Karađorđe, the First Serbian Uprising against Ottoman rule took place, marking the beginning of the Serbian Revolution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1835</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sretenje Constitution Adopted</div><div class='timeline-text'>Serbia's first constitution, also known as the Sretenje Constitution, was adopted on this day, making Serbia one of the first to adopt a democratic constitution in Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1882</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Serbian Kingdom Proclaimed</div><div class='timeline-text'>Serbia advanced from principality to kingdom status, with Milan IV Proclaimed as the king.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Statehood Day Re-established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday was re-established as National Day, commemorating the Sretenje Constitution and the First Serbian Uprising.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Serbia Independent Once More</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following the Montenegrin independence referendum, Serbia once again became an independent nation.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a cultural festival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local festival or event that celebrates Serbian culture and attend to learn more about the country's history and traditions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try Serbian cuisine</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit a Serbian restaurant or try cooking traditional Serbian dishes at home to experience the flavors of the country.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn Serbian phrases</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn basic Serbian phrases and practice speaking them with friends or family to honor the language on Sovereignty Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a historical film or documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate Serbia's independence by watching a film or documentary about its history and the struggles for sovereignty.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a traditional dance or music performance</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a group of friends and learn traditional Serbian dances or songs to perform in honor of Sovereignty Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates Serbia's independence and sovereignty</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sovereignty Day marks the date when Serbia officially gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. This holiday serves as a reminder of the country's long history of struggle for self-determination and freedom.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It honors Serbian culture, traditions, and heritage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sovereignty Day is not only a celebration of political independence, but also a celebration of Serbian culture and traditions. On this day, people come together to showcase their national costumes, music, dances, and traditional foods.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes unity and patriotism</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sovereignty Day is an important holiday for fostering a sense of unity and pride among the Serbian people. It brings them together with a shared sense of history and identity, promoting patriotism and a strong national spirit.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Serbia was home to one of the first urban settlements in Europe</h3><p class='facts-text'>Vinča-Belo Brdo, located near Belgrade, is an archaeological site that was a major settlement during the Neolithic period. It is thought to be over 7,000 years old.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Serbia is the largest exporter of raspberries in the world</h3><p class='facts-text'>Serbia accounts for nearly 30% of all raspberries sold worldwide, earning it the nickname "World's Raspberry Capital."</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Serbia has a tradition of "Family Slava"</h3><p class='facts-text'>Slava is a Serbian Orthodox Christian tradition of commemorating a family's patron saint. Each family has its own saint, and this tradition is registered as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Serbia is home to Europe's deepest gorge</h3><p class='facts-text'>The Đerdap Gorge, also known as the Iron Gate, on the Danube River is the deepest and longest gorge in Europe.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Novak Djokovic, one of the best tennis players in the world, hails from Serbia</h3><p class='facts-text'>Born and raised in Belgrade, Djokovic continues to bring fame to Serbia with his consistent and outstanding performance in world tennis.</p></div></div>
Sovereignty Day of Serbia is celebrated on February 15 every year. In 2024, Sovereignty Day of Serbia will occur on a Thursday.
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Feb 15
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Feb 15
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Feb 15
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