On 25 March, democratic circles of Belarus celebrate the Day of Freedom, commemorating the 106th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Belarusian Republic Folk. In today's Belarus, this holiday is not recognized.

As a sign of solidarity and support for the Belarusian people, On this day, initiatives promoting white-red-white colours of the historical flag of Belarus adopted in 1918, in which the Belarusian People's Republic declared independence.

Also in Ełk live Belarusian families who, in search of security emigrated to Polish. As a sign of solidarity, through symbolic joining the action, today (25 March) on the building of the Ełk Town Hall the white-red-white flag of the freedom fighters was hoisted Belarusians.