Day of the Lawyer and the First Constitution
April 16, Wednesday
History of the holiday
On April 16, 1879, the Tarnovo Constitution was adopted, which became the first constitution of independent Bulgaria after the country liberated itself from the Ottoman Empire.
The constitution was adopted in the city of Veliko Tarnovo at the Constituent Assembly, which brought together representatives of various political and social groups in the country. This was an important step in the formation of Bulgaria as a sovereign state with a system of legislative and legal institutions.
Traditions and events
Holiday events. On Lawyer's Day and the First Constitution Day in Bulgaria, various public events and ceremonies are held where lawyers, advocates, judges and other representatives of the legal profession can gather to celebrate the contribution of their profession to the development of society.
On this day, lectures, discussions and conferences are often held on issues of law, the history of Bulgaria and the role of the legal system in modern society.
Awards and honors. As part of the holiday, awards and honorary diplomas can be presented to lawyers for their outstanding achievements in the field of law and human rights. These can be both state awards and professional recognition.
Educational events. On this day, discussions are often held on the rights and obligations of citizens, the role of lawyers in a state governed by the rule of law, as well as other events aimed at improving citizens' knowledge of legal issues.