The Christianburg Community Centre where the first flag-raising ceremony was held when Guyana gained its republic status in 1970 saw hundreds of Lindeners at the 50th Republic Flag Raising Ceremony.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Hon. Valarie Adams-Yearwood noted that as Guyanese we should be proud of our country. She urged residents to continue to work together to see the transformation of this beautiful nation.
“These are exciting times, with much to celebrate…let us do it together and transform this beautiful nation.”
There was a cultural display of national pride through song, dance, poetry and steel pan music.
Bringing the curtains down, was the highly anticipated military parade which saw members of the disciplined forces, the constabulary ranks, scouts, firemen and the children’s militia showing off their poise and marching in unison.
The regional officials inspected the Guard of Honour before the Golden Arrow Head was hoisted at midnight.
