A reconstruction of the beginning of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia was organized Monday evening in the historical town Suedinenie (Unification).
This event launched the celebrations that will mark on September 6 the 120th anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification. A commemorative mass was held at the local church earlier in the day.
Bulgaria's army organized a special military parade in the second city Plovdiv presenting its technics. The event is also a part of the festivities to mark the historic September 6.
The day of September 6 has been celebrated as official holiday in Bulgaria since 1998.