National Day of Greece – Ohi Day

28.10.2013

28 октября Греция отмечает большой Национальный праздник – День”Oh and”.

It was on this day of 1940 that Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected the ultimatum of the dictator of fascist Italy Mussolini, in which It was proposed to the people of Greece to open the border within three hours and surrender without a fight.

The Greek people supported their prime minister. Going out on streets of cities, the Greeks chanted “Oh!”, which means “No!”. For the first time this day began to be celebrated during the Second World War. of war.

Today Day “Ohi” has the status of a state. Celebration accompanied by military parades, folk festivals, and in many Greek temples are festive worship.

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