Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Israeli independence day

For those of you who don't know, today is the Israeli independence day (i.d.).
Unlike many countries in the world where the Independence day is a pure celebration, the Israeli i.d. is a little bit different.
The Israeli i.d. starts at the moment the Israeli memorial day ends - families who lost their loved ones in the line of duty are "expected" to do a quick shift from sadness to happiness at that day.
But this is the story of Israel - a country built on the self sacrificing of it's citizens, a country that exist not because of war but despite of war, a country located in (some say) the most complicated area on the globe, my country.

"Dam Hamakabim" (The blood of the Makabim) - the icon of the memorial day


Celebrating the Israeli independence day with fireworks

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