Independence Day Parade, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, Chisinau

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The Republic of Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991. Each year on the same date, Independence Day is commemorated on Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, the main square of the capital city Chisinau. People from the different regions of the country wear their own traditional costumes for a festive parade with music and dances.

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Size: 7180px × 4792px
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Photo credit: © François-Olivier Dommergues / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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