Belarusians worldwide commemorated the 106th anniversary of the Belarusian People's Republic, declared on March 25, 1918, under German occupation. Despite the current regime's ban on celebrating Freedom Day in Belarus, Belarusians organized online events and crowdfunding initiatives to mark the occasion. In Prague, Czechia, and Warsaw, Poland, Belarusians joined marches to honor the day, which falls on March 25. The Belarusian Democratic Republic, formed during German occupation, had its territory overtaken by the Soviets following the 1920 Polish-Soviet War. The white-red-white flag, symbolizing a free Belarus, was prominently displayed during the celebrations. Thousands of Belarusian refugees, along with Polish and Ukrainian supporters, participated in the Warsaw march, showcasing solidarity and the ongoing struggle for freedom.
Today, we are celebrating our Freedom Day - the anniversary of the day the Belarusian Democratic Republic proclaimed its independence in 1918. We are calling on the world to show solidarity with Belarus on this day. Belarusians have no other option but to hold rallies and… https://t.co/dWotSpxvIL
On March 25 Belarusians celebrate Dzien Voli (Freedom Day) - the anniversary of the first Belarusian state declared in 1918. Our path to freedom is a perilous uphill battle against many odds. Other nations face it too. Once gained, freedom must be valued and defended. https://t.co/2EQZpAWm6D
Thousands of Belarusian refugees, Poles & Ukrainians marched together in Warsaw today on the 106th anniversary of Belarusian Independence Day. The Belarusian Democratic Republic (BNR) was formed on March 25, 1918. It was taken by the Soviets in 1920 https://t.co/VCR0Uu7Vh3
Today is the Independence Day of Belarus. The Belarusian Democratic Republic (BNR) was created on March 25, 1918, while under German occupation. It’s territory was taken over by the Soviets after the 1920 Polish-Soviet War. The white-red-white flag of free Belarus will return https://t.co/FMTw1RIW5p
White-red-white Warsaw Belarusians living in the Polish capital celebrate Freedom Day. Freedom Day falls on March 25 to commemorate the declaration of independence of the Belarusian People's Republic, but the holiday has already been celebrated today. On this occasion, a march… https://t.co/4g0oFm97op
Today in #Prague, #Czechia, people from #Belarus joined a march to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Belarusian People’s Republic: 25 March 1918 1/2 https://t.co/yeGQx0jKa9
Tomorrow, we celebrate Freedom Day, when the Belarusian People's Republic was proclaimed in 1918. The regime bans this holiday in #Belarus, but my friends are organising an online concert to broadcast it for Belarusians inside the country. They have launched crowdfunding. https://t.co/PWrDnTcpSV
On March 25, we celebrate our historic Freedom Day & the International Day of Solidarity with #Belarus. Please join us & show that you #StandWithBelarus 🤍❤️🤍. Read more about how you can support us with your actions on this day: https://t.co/XuzCghzeTd https://t.co/r7xlxHraqB