SCHEDULE OF STATEHOOD DAY CELEBRATIONS

ZAGREB, May 18 (Hina) - The committee for the celebration of Statehood Day (May 30) today published the schedule of events. The committee, appointed by President Franjo Tudjman, is led by Parliament Speaker Nedjeljko Mihanovic. "We are preparing to mark the day when we announced, at a historical session of the Croatian Parliament after the first free and democratic election in the Republic of Croatia, our earnest desire and firm determination to include Croatia in the European circle of democratic, market-oriented countries," the committee heralded. The celebrations will include the following events: May 28 (Armed Forces Day) - Presentation of medals to and promotion of military personnel at the Presidential Palace. Afternoon: ceremonial opening of the new building of the National University Library. Evening: finale of the Croatian Football Cup at the Maksimir stadium. May 29 - Solemn session of the Croatian Parliament. Presentation of medals and awards at the Presidential Palace. Evening: Performance of the "Nikola Subic Zrinski" opera. May 30 (Statehood Day) - Morning: concelebrated mass for the Homeland, wreathlaying at the Altar of the Homeland at Medvedgrad. Reception for prominent public figures and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential Palace. All-day program at Jarun Lake. Afternoon: military parade. Evening: fireworks and entertainment. (hina) mm as 181540 MET may 95