Bangladesh Independence Day – Flag Raising & Lighting Ceremony

Name: Bangladesh Independence Day – Flag Raising & Lighting Ceremony
Start: 2025-03-26T11:00:00-06:00
Location: 202 4th Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1, Canada

Schedule

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

202 4th Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1, Canada | Saskatoon, SK

Join us as we celebrate Bangladesh Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony and lighting display in the heart of Saskatoon! This special event honors the historic day of March 26, 1971, when Bangladesh gained its independence, marking the resilience, courage, and sacrifices of the nation.
The Bangladeshi Students Association at the University of Saskatchewan invites the community to witness the hoisting of the Bangladesh flag at City Hall/Civic Square, accompanied by the national anthem and speeches reflecting on the significance of this day.
To further commemorate the occasion, Prairie Winds Monument and City hall in Saskatoon will be illuminated in red and green for the very first time, the colors of the Bangladesh flag, symbolizing freedom, unity, and the rich cultural heritage of the Bangladeshi people.
Event Details:
📅 Date: March 26, 2025
📍 Location: City Hall/Civic Square or other venue
🕙 Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Tentative)
🎤 Activities: Flag-raising ceremony, speeches by community leaders and city officials, cultural reflections, and lighting display at Night.
This event is a moment of pride and unity for the Bangladeshi community and all those who support multiculturalism and diversity in Saskatoon. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone in history and showing solidarity with the values of independence and linguistic freedom.
🇧🇩 Let’s raise the flag together and light up Saskatoon in honor of Bangladesh! 🇧🇩
Hosted by: Bangladeshi Students Association, University of Saskatchewan