Also Read: Google Doodle celebrates Czech Republic Freedom and Democracy Day 2023. All you need to know The most significant parade in Riga draws a large crowd, with thousands of spectators cheering for military personnel and marching bands as they proceed.
An aircraft flies above, releasing two trails of red smoke, mirroring the design of today's Doodle that resembles the waving crimson and white flag. Also Read: Google Doodle celebrates Father's Day with illustration in honour of fatherhood Throughout the day, Latvians assemble at the Freedom Monument.
Numerous individuals place flowers in tribute to those who fought for Latvia's independence, and later, crowds reconvene to listen to speeches by national representatives discussing Latvia's establishment, achievements, and prospects. As night descends, expansive torchlight processions brightly illuminate the streets, serving as a poignant memorial to Latvia's struggle for freedom.
Meanwhile, Google Doodle also marked Oman's National Day and the liberation of the oldest independent state in the Arab world. In 1650, Oman successfully ousted Portuguese forces from the nation and its ports, putting an end to almost 150 years of colonization.Milestone Alert!
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