NASSAU,
The Bahamas -- The Bahamas kicked off the 43rd Independence
Celebrations with a colourful cultural display in historic Rawson Square,
downtown Nassau during the National Pride Day and Flag Raising Ceremony,
Friday, July 1.
The
Independence celebration is being held under the theme: “Honouring Our People’s
Excellence” – HOPE.
Her
Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor-General, led by example wearing
an outfit made out of the local fabric Androsia and participated in the
hoisting of the Bahamian Flag – aquamarine, gold and black.
In her
address, she called on all Bahamians to do their part in nation building, as
the country continues to develop since gaining Independence from Great Britain
on July 10, 1973.
All stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem - March on, Bahamaland - by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Youth Band, during the National Pride Day and Flag Raising Ceremony. Pictured are the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister and Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General.
(BIS Photo/Derek Smith)
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The
ceremony started with the playing of the National Anthem - March on, Bahamaland
- by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Youth Band.
This was followed
with a Tribute by Teja Munnings, a selection, “Heal Our Land”, by Remnant
Academy Children’s Choir, the Preamble to The Constitution read by Reanno Todd,
a selection by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Youth Band, remarks by The
Governor General, closing out with the Flag-Raising Ceremony.
The
Governor General and the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister toured the
exhibitions of native food and craft, and interacted with students and other
invited guests to the ceremony.
Later on
during the day, there were performances by Derek Adams, “Charlie da Yellow
Bahamian”, Byron Trotman, Tropical Depression, a Rake ‘n Scrape ensemble, an
All-Star Junkanoo Group and the Bahamas All-Stars Marching Band.
The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister, greets students during the National Pride Day and Flag Raising Ceremony.
(BIS Photo/Derek Smith)
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