Day of Uprising Against Occupation

Day of Uprising Against Occupation (SVN) History

Day of Uprising Against Occupation, also known as Resistance Day, commemorates the establishment of the Liberation Front in 1941. On 6 April 1941, Slovenia, then a part of Yugoslavia, was occupied by Nazi Germany and then by the fascist regimes of Italy and Hungary. Later that month, on 26 April 1941, in response to foreign occupation, Slovenia formed the Liberation Front of the Slovene Nation. The Liberation Front became an army against the fascist regimes.

Day of Uprising Against Occupation is celebrated annually 27 April, the day after the Liberation Front was founded. It has been celebrated officially as Resistance Day since Slovenia's independence in 1991.

Top facts about Day of Uprising Against Occupation

• When WW2 ended, the Liberation Front helped form the Socialist Alliance of the Working People of Slovenia.
• The Liberation Front was formed inside the home of Josip Vidmar, a literary critic who lived in the nation's capital of Ljubljana.
• The Liberation Front's leader was Boris Kidric.
• On 16 April 1941, 10 days after Nazi Germany first invaded Slovenia, Yugoslav authorities surrendered in Belgrade.
• Homeland is one
  Given to all
  And one is life
  And one is death - Oton Zupancic, famed Slovenian poet

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Day of Uprising Against Occupation Top Events and Things to Do

• Head to Medana's Local Celebration which coincides with the day. There is music, dance, food and commemorative activities.
• Generate awareness on social media using hashtags such as #AgaisntOccupation, #Slovenia and #LiberationFront.
• Attend the official celebration in the capital of Ljubljana. A moment of silence is observed for the fallen in the war and high-standing political officials make public speeches.
• Take a moment for personal reflection on the significance of this day and the values it represents. Light a candle or observe a minute of silence to honor the memories of those who fought against occupation.
• Watch a documentary about Slovenia and Yugoslavia during the Second World War. Some of our favourites include: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia in World War II, War In the Balkans and Tito's Murder Squads.