Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities
| Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities | |
|---|---|
24 January | |
| Next time | 24 January 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Great Union Day (1 December) |
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities (
24 January to commemorate the unification of the Romanian Principalities (Moldavia and Wallachia), also known as the "Little Union", on 24 January 1859 under prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza.[2][3] This event is deemed as important as it is considered the first step towards the goal of achieving a unitary Romanian state, something that is considered to have been achieved on 1 December 1918, when the Romanian National Assembly declared the union of Transylvania, Banat, Crișana, and Maramureș with the Kingdom of Romania.[2][4]
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities was first adopted by the Senate on 2 June 2014 and later by the Chamber of Deputies on 3 December of the same year. The holiday became official when a few days later Romanian President Traian Băsescu signed a decree promulgating it on 16 December. Thus, Law No. 171/2014 dictates that, on 24 January, central and local authorities can provide material and logistical support to artistic and cultural events dedicated to this day. Since 2016, the observance is a non-working day in Romania.[2]
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities is also celebrated in Moldova.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Ionel, Iloae (21 January 2021). "Ziua Unirii, marcată cu depuneri de coroane și muzică populară". Monitorul de Botoșani (in Romanian).
- ^ a b c "Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române" (in Romanian). Agerpres. 24 January 2020. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021.
- ^ "24 ianuarie 1859: "Mica Unire", primul pas spre România. Unirea Principatelor Române sub domnia lui Cuza". Alba24 (in Romanian). 24 January 2021.
- ^ Dima, Maria (24 January 2020). "Iohannis și Orban se prind în Hora Unirii la Iași". Evenimentul Zilei (in Romanian).
- ^ Vițu, Valeria (24 January 2018). "Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române, marcată și în R. Moldova" (in Romanian). RFI România.