Guyana completes 58 years of independence, hosts flag raising ceremony
The country held a flag raising ceremony last evening where Irfaan Ali - the President of Guyana highlighted the exceptional assets of the country.
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Guyana marks 58 years of independence on May 26, 2024 and celebrates the spirit of freedom, unity and resilience. All such aspects define the beauty of the nation. The country held a flag raising ceremony last evening where Dr. Irfaan Ali - the President of Guyana highlighted the exceptional assets of the country.
“Today, we live in Guyana that is much different from its first Independence,” said President Ali.
Through such words, he stressed on today’s Guyana which is much different and advanced from its first independence. He further emphasized on the country which Guyana is transforming into. He added that Guyana of today is shaping its own way, is creating its own brands and is creating new opportunities.
[embed]https://fb.watch/sjb0xwKu2r/[/embed]
Continuing the address, he casted light on the vision of a country that is centered around unity. He added that the country is re-energizing itself to work towards a single goal of bringing all the citizens together under one umbrella. “Our vision is one that seeks to ensure that we can build a society that we can build a society that is not only free and but a society in which the aspirations of every Guyanese can be realized,” added the President. Considerably, the president mentioned an idea of making the country resilient, sustainable and better for the coming generations so they can lead a prosperous life in the beautiful nation, Guyana.Golden Arrowhead, the National Flag of Guyana
The independence day of Guyana as well presents an idea to remember the national flag which is known as the Golden Arrowhead. The name Golden Arrowhead was given to the flag due to its unique design. The flag was first flown when Guyana gained independence on May 26, 1966. This marks the most important symbol of the countries it symbolizes the culture, beliefs, history and the values of people.[embed]https://www.facebook.com/reel/2750828538388908[/embed]
The flag was designed by Whitney Smith who is an American vexillologist. The original design by him did not have black and white stripes in it, and was later included. The colors included in the flag holds their own significance, symbols of-- Red for zeal and dynamism
- Gold for mineral wealth
- Green for agriculture and forests
- Black for endurance
- White for rivers and waters
Latest
- Trinidad Drilling Rig Collapse: 47-Year-Old worker remains m...
-
Trinidad and Tobago: UNC introduces 5 more candidates for ge... -
Vance Amory Airport to get runway expansion, new control tow... -
Barbados marks history: 8,000 passengers, 54 flights arrive... -
Caribbean Airlines to launch four direct flights from Jamaic...
Related Articles
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Uncategorised
Sunday, 26th May 2024