Celebrations for this year’s ‘Independence 46’ will begin as early as next week – with a Baton Relay launch at the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School.
“Now is a crucial time to reflect on our achievements,” Cabinet Secretary and Co-Chair of the Independence Committee, Agosta Degazon, said.
“This year’s theme, ‘Douvan Ansanm: Health and Wellbeing for a Prosperous Nation’ is … perfect,” he added.
The theme promotes the United Nations’ goal to ensure well-being for all.
“As we celebrate our 46th anniversary… let us make health and well-being a priority. We can start by examining what we eat, changing our diet, and reducing the intake of harmful substances. Exercise should be included in our daily routine,” Degazon noted.
Other activities include:
– National Awards of Excellence (National Cultural Centre) January 30
– National Youth Parliament, February 4 and 5
– Legacy Calypso Show (Pavilion in Rodney Bay) Saturday, February 8
– Proud Lucian Series on NTN, February 10 -28
– Praise and worship ecumenical service (Lady of Assumption in Vieux Fort), February 14
– Business Expo (Vieux Fort Square), February 14 and 15
– National Sports Awards Saturday (Pavilion in Rodney Bay), February 15
– District Schools’ Rally, February 17 –21
– Independence lecture (Finance Administrative Centre) February 20
– National Colours Day, Friday February 21
– Flag Raising Ceremony and Fireworks Display (Heroes Park), February 21
– Military Parade, National Independence Rally (Mindoo Phillip Park), February 22
– Seafood Festival (Fisheries in Castries), February 22
– Super Motor (Castries Waterfront), February 22
– Independence Gospel Concert (National Cultural Centre Saturday), March 8
– National Investiture Ceremony (live on NTN), Sunday, March 16