3 March is a national holiday dedicated on Bulgaria’s Liberation from the Ottoman rule. It was celebrated as the Day of the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman rule since 1888. This year in Sofia, the formal celebrations started with a ceremonial raising of the national flag and a 20-gun salute at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier marking the 127th anniversary since the country's Liberation. A festive horo ( round chain dance ) is organized to mark Bulgaria's Independence Day.
