Moldova Independence Day: A tale of two celebrations
People across Moldova have marked Independence Day in contrasting ways, with urban celebrations and rural labour highlighting the country's social divide.
In the northern village of Șolcani, residents were seen working hard at work, forgoing the national holiday. One villager explained: "Rural work is never-ending. I sometimes look online and see people relaxing and going to parades. But for us, as the saying goes, 'one autumn day feeds a whole year.'"
Another resident said: "I'm going to bake some bread. That's how I'm celebrating today. I'm also working around the house, just doing what I can."
A third resident noted: "We still have work in the garden, harvesting, tidying up, and getting ready for autumn. It's a day off that we are happy to have and can use to work."
Meanwhile, in the southern city of Comrat, residents enjoyed a celebratory atmosphere, with many expressing their hopes for the future. "We wish for peace, to live in tranquility, for lower prices, and, first and foremost, for health," said one resident. "May we remain good, with open hearts. If everyone is kind and positive, the future will be better," added another.
Moldova marks the 34th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, adopted by Parliament on 27 August 1991. The year's celebrations are under the theme "Independence Unites Us," with the day set to conclude with a special anniversary show in Chișinău's Great National Assembly Square.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
