18 November is the Independence Day of Latvia — there were no borders set, a group of dedicated nationalists proclaimed an independent Latvian state on this date in 1918. Several months after this courageous step had been made, military interventions still went on — the Russian Empire did not want to lose this important territory.
This day is still the most important national holiday for every Latvian. And this year Latvia celebrates here 99th birthday! Happy birthday Latvia!
Ilze
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Hello Ilze, I love the Independence monument in Riga. Have a great day. 🙂
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Thank you! My brother showed up and that was a big surprise! 🙂 I love that monument too!
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Happy birthday Latvia. Have a great day celebrating it Ilze.
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Thank you! We had!! I hope to share soon!
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Happy birthday Latvia!!
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Thank you! Last time two digit in birthday number! 🙂 Next year we will celebrate 100!
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I know! A centennial birthday next year!!! YIPPEE!
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Yup! I hope to be prepare for that event. Celebrating with teaching my kids about Latvia 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Congratulations on the 99th anniversary of Latvia’s independence! Enjoy the day!
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Thank you! We enjoyed it a lot! I hope to share soon!
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Independence is so precious! Happy Birthday Latvia!
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Thank you!! I start to think of… how much time we spend under USSR flag… From 1944 – 1991… Well we are young as a country only 99 years and half of them in USSR….
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