Day of the German-speaking Community which the two parts of the community belonged before Belgian independence. A decree adopted on 1 October 1990 and published on 15 November 1990 prescribed the arms, the flag, the colours and the Community day, which was to be celebrated on 15 November. Here is an English translation of the original version of the decree: Article 1. The Day of the German-speaking Community shall be celebrated every year on 15 November. Article 2. The German-speaking Community shall bear the following arms: Article 3. The flag of the German-speaking Community shall be hoisted on 15 November on the official buildings of
Minsk Independence Day Parade of independence. It was the first parade of the Republic of Belarus and the last parade on Independence Square. Nearly 4,000 soldiers and officers marched through Independence Square, accompanied by 100 combat vehicles. Celebrated the 11th anniversary of independence. It was the first parade that took place on October Square since 1984. It was also the first time the Honor Guard of the Armed Forces of Belarus performed an exhibition drill at an independence day parade. Celebrated the 13th anniversary of independence and the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus. It involved 3,000 troops, tanks, armored personnel carriers, and