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Niagara Falls Honors Haiti's 223rd Flag Day with Special Illumination
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Niagara Falls Honors Haiti's 223rd Flag Day with Special Illumination

From Haiti Libre · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Haitian flag celebrated in Niagara Falls, Canada, marking its 223rd anniversary.
  • A flag-raising ceremony was held at Rosberg Family Park, attended by local officials and the Haitian Chargรฉe d'affaires.
  • Niagara Falls was illuminated in Haiti's national colors, blue and red, symbolizing friendship and national pride.

The city of Niagara Falls, Canada, honored Haiti's 223rd Flag Day with a vibrant celebration, demonstrating strong bilateral ties. The symbolic flag-raising ceremony at Rosberg Family Park, attended by Mayor Jim Diodati and Haiti's Chargรฉe d'affaires Franรงoise Suzan, underscored the deep friendship between Canada and Haiti.

This event, which saw the majestic Niagara Falls illuminated in Haiti's national colors of blue and red, was a powerful display of national pride for the Haitian diaspora. Chargรฉe d'affaires Suzan expressed gratitude to Mayor Diodati and the community for their warm reception and participation in this patriotic celebration.

Since 2021, Niagara Falls has officially proclaimed May 18th as 'Haiti Day,' a testament to the enduring relationship. The illumination of the falls, a breathtaking spectacle, provided a moment of profound emotion and unity for Haitians abroad, reinforcing their cultural identity and connection to their homeland.

Thank you very much to Mayor Jim Diodati for the welcome given to the delegation from the Embassy, as well as to our compatriots who made the trip to experience this patriotic celebration.

โ€” Franรงoise SuzanHaitian Chargรฉe d'affaires expressing gratitude for the celebration.
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Originally published by Haiti Libre in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.