WARSAW, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Ceremonies marking the 89th anniversary of regaining independence by Poland were held on Sunday throughout the country.

    The main ceremonies were held at the Pilsudski Square in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in attendance of President LechKaczynski, Prmie Minister designate Donald Tusk, leader of the Polish Peasant Party Waldemar Pawlak, Warsaw Mayor Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, members of the Parliament, government members, military top brass, clergy, war veterans, Warsaw residents and scouts. Wreaths were laid in front of the Tomb.

Poland's President Lech Kaczynski (C) inspects the Guard of Honor during Polish Independence Day celebrations in Warsaw Nov. 11, 2007. Poland on Friday marked the 89th anniversary of the restoration of its independence in 1918.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    President Kaczynski stressed during a ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw that Poland regained independence in 1918 after 123 years of having been partitioned by three foreign powers. He said the independence was not a miracle.

    "It was a result of taking advantage of a proper moment in international situation as well as a result of hard work and struggle of Polish politicians and soldiers," Polish PAP news agency quoted Kaczynski as saying.

    On 11 November 1918, Poland restored independence after 123 years of partitions by Austro-Hungary, Prussia, and Russia.

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