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Its Independence and Unity Day

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Slovenians voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence in the 23 December 1990 referendum, endorsing leaving Yugoslavia with a majority of almost 95%, equalling 88.5% of all eligible voters.

Three days later, on 26 December 1990, the National Assembly declared the outcome, triggering a series of pivotal events such as the declaration of independence in June 1990 and a brief independence war.

Legally, the independence efforts were completed on 23 December 1991, when the National Assembly passed and declared the Slovenian Constitution, which formed the basis of a new, democratic legal order.

The main national Independence and Unity Day ceremony was held on Friday with National Council President Mitja Bervar stressing that 25 years after Slovenians secured independence, the country's citizens should be in the focus of efforts in the coming 25 years.

To mark the holiday, the Presidential Palace will be open for citizens to visit at 11 AM and 5 PM, while President Borut Pahor will take this opportunity to decorate the Slovenian Army Orchestra with the Order for Services.

The orchestra, which was established 20 years ago, will be decorated for cherishing the tradition of army orchestras in Slovenian lands and promoting Slovenian music.

The orchestra gives an average 160 concerts a year, playing regularly at state protocol and Slovenian Armed Forces events, as well as abroad.

The first military music ensemble in Slovenian lands was set up in Ljubljana under the Hapsburg ruler Mary Theresa (1717-1780).

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