What is Europe Day ?
Europe Day is a day where the european celebrate, since 1986, the famous speech of Robert Schuman.
Who is Robert Schuman?
Robert Schuman is statesman, he was a secretary, after a Minister and the president of the Council of Ministers. He is one of the founding father of the europe.
What did he said during this speech?
In this speech, Robert Schuman talked about a trade of coal and iron between France and Germany. Robert Schumann also wanted to avoid another war and keep the peace between the two country after the 2 World Wars.
This speech allowed the beginning of the creation of Europe.
Where is it celebrated?
Europe Day is celebrated everywhere in Europe.
How is it celebrated?
During Europe Day, some people singing the european anthem: the Ode to Joy, created by Beethoven a German composer.
Concert are organized by the MED ( Music Europe Day ) for united the europeans with music.
If you want to listen the Ode to Joy during a concert click on the link:
At Strasbourg in France a giant european flag is spead out on the ground and at Paris there is a european flag in the Arch of Triumph.
In German, Europe Day is a bank holiday. Germany is one of the only countries where europe day is a public holiday.
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