Day of reunification of Primorye with the Fatherland (15/09)

Every year in Slovenia, September 15 is celebrated as the Day of Reunification of Primorye with the Fatherland.

Slovenian Littoral (Slovenian). Primorska) — the western part of Slovenia, which historically was part of the country. It is adjacent to the Adriatic Sea and consists of two historical regions — Istria and Gorica. Before the formation of Yugoslavia, these lands were part of the Habsburg crown region of the Austrian Littoral.

By the beginning of the First World War, the population of Slovenian Primorye was more than 300 thousand inhabitants. As a result of the war, these lands were occupied by Italy and included in its composition, despite fierce battles and defeats on neighboring fronts.

As part of the system of the Paris Peace Treaties, which came into force on September 15, 1947, an agreement was signed between Yugoslavia and Italy, according to which Italy ceded to Yugoslavia a significant part of the previously captured Yugoslav lands: most of the Goriskoe region, a section of the Trzashka region, Istria — south from the Mirna River to sailing islands.

Therefore, today, September 15, Slovenia celebrates their reunification with the Fatherland.

The holiday of the reunification of Primorye with the Fatherland is dedicated primarily to the memory of those who participated in the defense of Primorye on both sides of the Italian border, including the partisans who operated in this territory for a long time after the occupation.

On this day, ceremonial rallies and concerts dedicated to the event are held. At the state level, the holiday has been celebrated since 2005, however, it is not a day off.

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