Memorial Day & Independence Day
Earlier this week passed two national holidays in Israel. The first is known as Yom Hazikaron, or Memorial Day. Similar to Remembrance Day in Canada, Memorial Day centers around honoring fallen soldiers and unifying the citizens of Israel.
The day after Memorial Day is Yom Ha'atzmaut, also known as Independence Day. Independence Day was first declared in 1948 when the state of Israel was established. This year marks the 69th year.
The swift transition from mourning to celebration was purposefully done to highlight the connection between the two days and serve as a reminder of what has been lost and gained.
Most of the ceremonies occur in Jerusalem, so me and the doctor, along with a few of his colleagues, tuned in via television from the comfort of our couch. Some of the events of the Independence Day ceremony include large group dances, a light show, and a flag march.
Of course, there were also fireworks that evening, just like on Canada Day.
Here is a picture I snapped from our vantage point before the fireworks began.
The day after Memorial Day is Yom Ha'atzmaut, also known as Independence Day. Independence Day was first declared in 1948 when the state of Israel was established. This year marks the 69th year.
The swift transition from mourning to celebration was purposefully done to highlight the connection between the two days and serve as a reminder of what has been lost and gained.
Most of the ceremonies occur in Jerusalem, so me and the doctor, along with a few of his colleagues, tuned in via television from the comfort of our couch. Some of the events of the Independence Day ceremony include large group dances, a light show, and a flag march.
Of course, there were also fireworks that evening, just like on Canada Day.
Here is a picture I snapped from our vantage point before the fireworks began.
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