People everywhere pick up and wear carnations. Some people hold them in their hands, insert them into their chests, use them as dog collars or hairpins.
25 April in Portugal is the day of the Carnation Revolution.
One of the most important holidays in Portuguese history, Dia da Liberdade (Freedom Day), celebrated on 25 April, is a bank holiday that marks the end of Portugal’s dictatorship, which lasted from 1933 to 1974.
Before the Carnation Revolution, the country was under the dictatorship of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, who became head of state.
At this time, it was known for its authoritarian police force, which restricted freedom of expression and curtailed democratic processes.
The regime was weakened when Salazar died, due to pressure from the international community for the independence of the colony, as well as a sense of injustice in the political repression.
Then, on 25 April 1974, a peaceful revolution overthrew the fascist regime.
After the revolution, Portugal opens its doors and deepens its links with the international community and the economic sphere.
Every year, parades and rallies take place in different Portuguese cities to celebrate this day.
Both younger and older generations will be told that they need to understand how important freedom is to the country.
Thank God for freedom.
Dia da Liberdade！
