In September, Belizeans celebrate their nation’s history with patriotic events. This month commemorates Belize’s Independence Day. This year’s theme for the September Celebrations is “A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43” reflecting the nation’s spirit of unity, courage, and freedom. The festivities started with flag-raising ceremonies across the county for National Flag Day.
On Sunday, 1 September at 5:30AM, community members, local authorities, and proud Belizeans gathered at the BNE Roundabout at the entrance to the City of Belmopan for the ceremonial event opening the September Celebrations. As the first rays of sunlight lit up the park, voices sang the national anthem as the Belizean flag rose into the sky.
Belmopan Area Representative and Minister of State Ministry of National Defence and Border Security Hon. Oscar Mira and Mayor Pablo Cawich, councilors and citizens attended the National Flag Day Ceremony 1 September 2024 City of Belmopan.
The Belize Boy Scouts and Girl Guides witnessed the ceremony along with the Belize Defence Force and volunteers who raised the Belize Flag at the BNE roundabout.
Photos show Hon. Oscar Mira and Mayor Pablo Cawich as members of the Belize Defence Force and Volunteers hoist the National Flag during Sunday’s flag raising ceremony at the entrance to the City of Belmopan.