Kyrgyzstan Independence Day
August 31, 2009
Independence Day is a public holiday in Kyrgyzstan.
31st August 1991 is the day when Kyrgyzstan got independent from the Soviet Union. The age-old Soviet pressure took a long time to shrug off. Although the country was declared a republic and went through a name change several times after 1990, it was far from being independent from the Soviet clutches. The decision of Independence on 31st August 1991 was welcome by the common people as it was in their interest.
History of Kyrgyzstan Independence Day
The Soviet influence started in Kyrgyzstan in early 1919. The major oppression was experience during the Stalin days though. Though they were under the Soviet bear hug they still managed to retain and develop lot of social, cultural and educational aspect. The urge to preserve their culture maintained the tension among the all-Union authorities. The Soviet hold on Kyrgyzstan was not exactly like a typical colony these European countries had in Asia, Africa and other parts of the world however, they were far from being independent. The Soviet influence was quite visible in their political system.
The independence of Kyrgyzstan would have taken longer if the mass resignation of the secretariat and bureau would not have happened. It was this move, which made the Supreme Soviet vote in favor of Kyrgyzstan’s independence. Another problem following independence was the fight to get to power.
Lot of political instability was experienced after independence.
Kyrgyzstan Independence Day Traditions, Customs and Activities
The struggle to reinforce a stable and able government never stops the people of Kyrgyzstan from celebrating their Independence Day.
The typical celebration includes Independence Day parades with people attending it in their traditional wear.
The evening sees many fireworks to celebrate the occasion.
The fireworks light up the sky and make it look like a supernova explosion somewhere.
