Holidays of Belarus - Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus

March 15 is not only the Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus, it is the second birth day of the Belarusian people, a real holiday of Dignity and Independence. In the early 90s of the 20th century, the country gained long-awaited independence. And according to Decree of the President of the Republic No. 157 of March 26, 1998, Constitution Day began to be considered a public holiday, although it remained a working day. The country has come a long way to the Basic Law by which modern people live: from the Statute of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which historians rightly consider one of the first and most democratic legal acts of the Middle Ages, through the “Stalinist” Constitution of 1936, where the rights of citizens, in fact, existed only on paper. The Constitution of sovereign Belarus was signed on March 15, 1994. Its main provisions are aimed at implementing independent foreign and domestic policies. They contained fundamentally new concepts at that time - “rule of law,” “division of power,” “state language,” etc., they declared the principle of multiple political institutions and thoughts, and ensured the rule of law in public relations. Using the rights reflected in the Constitution, citizens of the country bear responsibility, the laws established in the republic are implemented, and the rights of other people are respected. Various patriotic events are held on this day in all settlements of the state. On the streets of cities, government officials make speeches to the population, festivals are organized everywhere, thematic conversations are held in libraries, exhibitions of decorative works by craftsmen, competitions and quizzes, meetings of representatives of the legislative and executive authorities with the people. On this day, the ethnic groups living in the country showcase their folklore, songs, dances, art and cuisine. The birthday of the fateful State Book, along with other public holidays, is an important part of the cultural heritage of Belarus, as it recognizes the value of the national heritage and the success of a nation of free people, whose rights and freedoms are protected in accordance with the chapters prescribed in the Basic Document.