Greece Independence Day

March 25This national holiday in Greece celebrates the anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence in 1821 after four centuries of Turkish occupation. The war that followed went on until 1829, when finally the Turkish sultan recognized the independence of Greece. The day is marked with church services and military parades—an especially impressive parade is held in Athens. Greek communities in other parts of the world also observe the day. In New York City, Greece Independence Day is celebrated on the Sunday nearest to March 25 with a parade up Fifth Avenue.
CONTACTS:
Embassy of Greece
2217 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-939-1300; fax: 202-939-1324
www.greekembassy.org
SOURCES:
AmerBkDays-2000, p. 230
AnnivHol-2000, p. 50
DictDays-1988, p. 50
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 39

单词	greece independence day
释义	Greece Independence Day Greece Independence Day March 25This national holiday in Greece celebrates the anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence in 1821 after four centuries of Turkish occupation. The war that followed went on until 1829, when finally the Turkish sultan recognized the independence of Greece. The day is marked with church services and military parades—an especially impressive parade is held in Athens. Greek communities in other parts of the world also observe the day. In New York City, Greece Independence Day is celebrated on the Sunday nearest to March 25 with a parade up Fifth Avenue. CONTACTS: Embassy of Greece 2217 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-939-1300; fax: 202-939-1324 www.greekembassy.org SOURCES: AmerBkDays-2000, p. 230 AnnivHol-2000, p. 50 DictDays-1988, p. 50 NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 39
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