October 23, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and their fl…
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A Hungarian flag with a hole in the centre flies from the Parliament building today. Why is there a hole in the centre of the Hungarian flag October 23rd is a national holiday in Hungary. It commemorates the Revolution of 1956, when Hungarians rose up against the Soviet ruled communist system. It also commemorates the ‘Day of the Republic’, as in 1989, after the fall of communism, Hungary was declared a republic on October 23rd. More of my photography on my website and social media links below: www.geraintrowland.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/geraintrowlandphotography Instagram www.instagram.com/geraint_rowland_photography/ Twitter twitter.com/grrphotography Getty Nature photographs available to license via Getty
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Hungarian Revolution of 1956 - Wikipedia
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