Independence Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Independence Day Kyrgyz: Көз карандысыздык күнү
A commemorative coin in honor of the 25th anniversary of independence;
Observed by	Kyrgyzstan
Type	State
Significance	The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Supreme Soviet of the Kyrgyz SSR in 1991.
Celebrations	Fireworks, Concerts, Parades
Date	August 31
Next time	31 August 2017 (2017-08-31)
Frequency	annual

The Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz:Көз карандысыздык күнү) is the main state holiday in Kyrgyzstan. This date is celebrated in Kyrgyzstan annually on August 31.^[1]

History

On August 31, 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan adopted a law on the "Declaration on State Independence of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan". Because of this, the Kyrgyz Republic was declared an independent state.^[2] Kyrgyzstan officially adhered to the principles of international law, and cooperation between peoples.^[3][4]

Celebration

A military parade on Ala-Too Square will take place in the morning. A theatrical performance of pop stars will take place on the square. Parades will also take place in cities such as Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken^[5]

See also

• List of national independence days
• Public holidays in Kyrgyzstan

References

1. ↑ "The holiday is celebrated annually on August 31.". 
2. ↑ Sputnik. "День независимости Кыргызстана. Праздничная текстовая трансляция". ru.sputnik.kg (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-08-08. 
3. ↑ "Kyrgyzstan declared its adherence to the universally recognized principles of international law, friendship and cooperation between peoples, and unswerving compliance with earlier commitments. The Declaration called for the parliaments of the Union republics and countries of the world community to recognize the independence of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan". 
4. ↑ "День независимости Кыргызстана". Calend.ru. Retrieved 2017-08-09. 
5. ↑ "In the morning, festive events will begin in the city, which will go on all day. In the Ala-Too Square in the morning a military parade with the participation of armored vehicles and aviation will take place. One of the most interesting events will be jumps and competitions on the Kok-bor at the city hippodrome Ak-Kula. The final chord will be a theatrical performance dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, and a gala concert in the central square of the capital Ala-Too with the participation of local pop stars. Salute will be arranged at 23.00 on the main square of the country after the singers' performance. Sputnik Kyrgyzstan prepared infographic, which identifies all the most interesting events in Bishkek.".