On December 1st, Romania celebrates its National Day, also known as ”Great Union Day” or ”Unification Day” (Ziua Națională a României or Ziua Marii Uniri). This holiday commemorates the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom in 1918.
The event marked the creation of Greater Romania. The union was officially declared on December 1st, 1918, in Alba Iulia, Transylvania. 105 years later, Alba Iulia is still at the center of the December 1st festivities.
One of the key and traditional events on December 1st is military parades as part of the National Day celebrations. The main military parade typically takes place in Bucharest and is attended by government officials, military leaders, and the general public.
Romanians celebrate this day with various events, including parades, ceremonies, concerts, and cultural activities. It is a significant and patriotic day for the country, symbolizing the unity of Romanians and the formation of the modern Romanian state.
