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Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day in Croatia

Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day in Croatia

On this date, thousands gather in the town of Knin

Croatia celebrates the anniversary of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and War Veteran’s Day on 5th August every year. It is a National holiday.

Celebrations will take place to commemorate the military victory on 5 August 1995, during Operation Storm, when the Croatian army took over a self-proclaimed Serb entity in Croatia. The Operation began at 5 am on 4 August 1995 and in just 84 hours 10,500 square kilometres had been liberated by the 200,000 Croatian soldiers. On 5 August, a huge Croatian flag was erected on the Knin fortress at 12:00 pm. 174 Croatian soldiers lost their lives in the operation. On 7 August it was announced that the operation was complete.

The holiday is usually commemorated with solemn wreath-laying ceremonies around Croatia but the main focus of attention is on the town of Knin where traditionally there are military parades and choirs, speeches, wreath-laying ceremonies and a concert. 

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