Liberation Day (Besmenia)
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| Liberation Day | |
|---|---|
 The Heraldstein flag is a symbol for the liberation day. | |
| Observed by | Besmenia (some states) |
| Significance | End of the West Besmenian Revolution and the fascist regime in West Besmenia |
| Date | 7 June |
| Next time | 7 June 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Liberation Day (Besmenian: Tag der Befreiung), is a public holiday in Besmenia, that marks the event when the West Besmenian Revolution ended on June 7, 1966 with the surrender of the West Besmenian government and the collapse of the fascist regime. The holiday was first observed on June 7, 1968 and until 2003 was only a public holiday in the West Besmenian states (Heraldsteinland, South Lemberland, Greuningia, Frankenburg, Zollingia, Sedakania and Jakartaburg). Since 2003 it has been also a public holiday in the East Besmenian state of North Lemberland.
History
Celebrations
- Many people decorate their homes with the Heraldstein flag. The flagging of public buildings, streets and squares is required by law in most places.
- Every year on June 7th, a ceremony takes place at the West Besmenian Memorial. Guests are the President and the Governors of the West Besmenian states.
Visitors at the West Besmenian Memorial at the Liberation Day in 2017.
